COURSE UNIT TITLE

: EARLY CHILDHOOD SPECIAL EDUCATION

DEGREE PROGRAMMES

Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type Of Course D U L ECTS
ÖEP 2021 EARLY CHILDHOOD SPECIAL EDUCATION COMPULSORY 3 0 0 4

Offered By

Special Teacher Education

Level of Course Unit

First Cycle Programmes (Bachelor's Degree)

Course Coordinator

PROFESSOR DOCTOR SAFIYE SUNAY YILDIRIM DOĞRU

Offered to

Special Teacher Education

Course Objective

The aim of this course is to define the special education needs of children aged 0 8 who are at risk for developmental delays or who already display such delays; to understand the importance of early intervention programs for these children; and to provide knowledge and skills related to family-centered approaches and interdisciplinary teamwork. The course offers both theoretical and practical knowledge on the principles of special education in early childhood, legal regulations, assessment methods, and implementation strategies.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1   Defines developmental domains and delays in early childhood.
2   Explains the key concepts and significance of early intervention.
3   Identifies assessment procedures and tools for children at developmental risk.
4   Demonstrates understanding of family-centered service models.
5   Explains the role of interdisciplinary teamwork in early intervention.
6   Develops Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) within the context of early childhood special education.
7   Discusses the ethical and legal aspects of early intervention services.

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Week Subject Description
1 Overview of early childhood and developmental domains
2 Identification and classification of special needs in early childhood
3 Concept and historical development of early intervention
4 Models of early intervention and service delivery approaches
5 Developmental assessment tools and diagnostic procedures
6 Family-centered early intervention approach
7 Interdisciplinary teamwork and professional roles
8 General review, course evaluation, midterm exam
9 Development of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)
10 Natural environment teaching and embedded intervention
11 Positive behavior supports in early childhood
12 Effective instructional strategies and play-based teaching
13 Legal regulations and ethical considerations
14 General review
15 Final exam

Recomended or Required Reading

Sucuoğlu, B., & Bakkaloğlu, H. (Ed.). (2019). Erken Çocuklukta Özel Gereksinimli Çocuklar ve Eğitimleri. Ankara: Kök Yayıncılık.
Aral, N., & Duman, G. (Ed.). (2018). Erken Müdahale ve Özel Eğitim. Ankara: Vize Yayıncılık.
Gargiulo, R. M., & Kilgo, J. L. (2019). An Introduction to Young Children with Special Needs: Birth Through Age Eight (5th ed.). Cengage Learning.
Pletcher, L., & Younggren, N. (2013). The Early Intervention Guidebook for Families and Professionals: Partnering for Success. Teachers College Press.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lectures, Class discussions, Group work, Student presentations

Assessment Methods

SORTING NUMBER SHORT CODE LONG CODE FORMULA
1 VZ Midterm
2 FN Semester final exam
3 BNS BNS Student examVZ * 0.40 + Student examFN * 0.60
4 BUT Make-up note
5 BBN End of make-up grade Student examVZ * 0.40 + Student examBUT * 0.60


Further Notes About Assessment Methods

None

Assessment Criteria

Midterm and final exam.

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Course Policies and Rules

Attendance is mandatory (minimum 70% attendance required).

Respectful and ethical behavior is expected in all class activities and discussions.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

Will be announced at the beginning of the term.

Office Hours

Will be announced at the beginning of the term.

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Activities Number Time (hours) Total Work Load (hours)
Lectures 14 2 28
Preparations before/after weekly lectures 14 3 42
Preparation for midterm exam 1 10 10
Preparation for final exam 1 15 15
Final 1 2 2
Midterm 1 2 2
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) 99

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

PO/LOPO.1PO.2PO.3PO.4PO.5PO.6
LO.1433455
LO.2543354
LO.3353545
LO.4435545
LO.5544345
LO.6433543
LO.7334345

CONTACT INFORMATION
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