COURSE UNIT TITLE

: TECHNOLOGY ASSISTED INSTRUCTION IN SPECIAL EDUCATION

Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type Of Course D U L ECTS
ÖEP 2026 TECHNOLOGY ASSISTED INSTRUCTION IN SPECIAL EDUCATION COMPULSORY 2 0 0 2

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 introduce technology-based instructional materials, software, hardware, and applications used in special education, and to teach how to integrate these technologies into individualized education plans. The course aims to equip students with the skills to select appropriate tools based on the individual needs of students with disabilities and to use these tools effectively in educational settings.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1   Explains the historical development of technology use in special education.
2   Classifies technology-supported instructional tools.
3   Selects appropriate technological tools and software based on individual needs.
4   Identifies Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC) technologies.
5   Develops adaptive technology solutions for individuals with special needs.
6   Plans classroom applications of technology-supported instruction.
7   Explains ethical and legal aspects of using technology in education.
8   Evaluates the effectiveness of technology-supported instruction.

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Week Subject Description
1 Historical Background and Conceptual Foundations of Technology in Special Ed
2 Basic Educational Hardware and Software Tools
3 Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC) Systems
4 Educational Software and Applications for Learners with Special Needs
5 Assistive Technologies and Accessibility Standards
6 Integrating Technology into Individualized Education Plans (IEPs)
7 Digital Storytelling and Multimedia Tools
8 General Review, Course Evaluation, Midterm Exam
9 Mobile Applications in Education
10 Learning with Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR)
11 Game-Based Learning and Coding (Scratch, Tynker, etc.)
12 The Role of Technology in Family and Teacher Training
13 Ethics, Safety, and Legal Regulations in Educational Technology
14 General Review
15 Final exam

Recomended or Required Reading

Kaya, T., & Ateş, B. (2019). Özel Eğitimde Teknoloji Destekli Öğretim ve Uygulamaları. Ankara: Pegem Akademi.
Yıldız, M., & Kaya, H. (2021). Özel Eğitimde Eğitim Teknolojileri. Ankara: Nobel Yayıncılık.
Alnahdi, G. H. (2020). Assistive Technology in Special Education and Rehabilitation. Springer.
Edyburn, D. L. (2013). Technology-Enhanced Special Education. Pearson.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lectures and discussions, Demonstration-based applications

Assessment Methods

SORTING NUMBER SHORT CODE LONG CODE FORMULA
1 MTE Midterm Exam
2 DTK Other Activity
3 FN Semester final exam
4 BNS BNS Student examVZ * 0.30 + Student examDTK * 0.10 + FN * 0.60
5 BUT Make- up note
6 BBN End of make-up grade Student examVZ * 0.30 +Student examDTK * 0.10 + BUT * 0.60


Further Notes About Assessment Methods

None

Assessment Criteria

Midterm exam, assignment and final exam.

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Course Policies and Rules

Minimum attendance requirement is 70%.

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 1 14
Preparation for midterm exam 1 2 2
Preparation for final exam 1 2 2
Preparing assignments 1 2 2
Final 1 1 1
Midterm 1 1 1
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) 50

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

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LO.1535245
LO.2243423
LO.3543244
LO.4543434
LO.5324353
LO.6543454
LO.7543454
LO.8554443