COURSE UNIT TITLE

: TEACHING ART SKILLS IN SPECIAL EDUCATION

DEGREE PROGRAMMES

Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type Of Course D U L ECTS
ÖEP 3041 TEACHING ART SKILLS 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 equip teacher candidates with the knowledge and skills to plan, implement, and evaluate art-based activities that support the artistic development of individuals with special needs.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1   Explains the importance of art activities in the development of individuals with special needs.
2   Plans art activities based on individual needs.
3   Implements art activities based on individual needs.
4   Creates environments that support communication, expression, and participation through art.

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Week Subject Description
1 Introduction and the role of art in special education
2 Basic theories of learning through art
3 Drawing and painting activities
4 Sculpture and three-dimensional activities
5 Music and rhythm activities
6 Drama and creative movement exercises
7 Use of art therapy approaches in special education
8 General review, course evaluation, midterm exam
9 Planning and individualizing art activities
10 Use and adaptation of materials in art activities
11 Methods of assessing student development through art
12 Collaborative art activities in group settings
13 Regulating emotions and behavior through art
14 Regulating emotions and behavior through art
15 Final exam

Recomended or Required Reading

Çamlıbel Çakmak, Z. (2022). Özel Eğitimde Sanat Etkinlikleri.
Özcan, H., & Kaya, T. (2018). Özel Eğitimde Sanat Eğitimi ve Yaratıcılık. Ankara: Pegem Akademi.
Demir, S. (2016). Özel Eğitimde Yaratıcılık ve Sanat Uygulamaları. Istanbul: Kök Yayıncılık.
Lyons, R. E., & Diamond, K. E. (2005). Arts Integration and Special Education: Strategies and Resources. Pearson.
Winner, E., & Hetland, L. (2007). Art for Our Sake: School Arts Classes Matter More Than Ever. Arts Education Policy Review.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Teaching and Learning Methods, Hands-on activities, Observation and reflection, Group work, Case discussions
Workshop-based learning

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, Other Activities, Final Exam

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Course Policies and Rules

Minimum 70% attendance is required.
Late submissions will be penalized.
Academic honesty must be maintained at all times.
Active participation in practice-based activities is expected.
Each student will be supported according to their individual learning needs.

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 4 4
Preparation for final exam 1 4 4
Preparing assignments 1 4 4
Final 1 2 2
Midterm 1 2 2
Project Assignment 1 2 2
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) 60

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

PO/LOPO.1PO.2PO.3PO.4PO.5PO.6
LO.1434345
LO.2323443
LO.3435454
LO.4444444

CONTACT INFORMATION
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Phone: +90(232) 412 12 12 - Fax: +90 (232) 464 81 35

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