COURSE UNIT TITLE

: TEACHING SOCIAL-ADAPTIVE 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 3038 TEACHING SOCIAL-ADAPTIVE SKILLS IN SPECIAL EDUCATION COMPULSORY 3 0 0 3

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

This course aims to define social adaptation skills necessary for individuals with special needs to become integrated and functional members of society, and to equip students with the knowledge and skills required to teach these competencies. Students will learn about key components of social life, such as social interaction, communication, emotional awareness, and cooperation, as well as strategies to teach these skills through individualized instructional plans. The course also emphasizes the evaluation of social adaptation processes and the importance of collaboration among teachers, families, and communities.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1   Define the concepts of social adaptation and social skills.
2   Analyze social skill deficits observed in individuals with special needs.
3   Explain factors affecting the development of social adaptation skills.
4   Identify appropriate instructional methods and techniques for teaching social skills.
5   Apply strategies such as social stories, role-playing, and modeling.
6   Develop individualized plans for social skill instruction.
7   Use appropriate assessment tools to evaluate social skill development.
8   Explain how family, teacher, and peer support can enhance social adaptation.

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Week Subject Description
1 Introduction to social adaptation and social skill concepts
2 Social skill deficits and causes in individuals with special needs
3 Individual and environmental factors affecting social skill development
4 Social skill domains: Initiation, self-expression, building friendships, etc.
5 Principles of teaching social skills
6 Instructional strategies I: Direct teaching, modeling
7 Instructional strategies II: Role-playing, social stories, drama
8 General review, course evaluation, midterm exam
9 Developing individualized plans for social skills instruction
10 Assessment of social skills: Observations, checklists, rating scales
11 Teaching social skills in group settings
12 Peer-mediated instruction and social adaptation in inclusive education
13 Family collaboration and the role of families in social skill teaching
14 Family collaboration and the role of families in social skill teaching
15 Final Exam

Recomended or Required Reading

Sucuoğlu, B., & Kargın, T. (2020). Özel Eğitimde Sosyal Beceri Öğretimi. Ankara: Pegem Akademi.
Doğan, S. (2018). Sosyal Beceri Gelişimi ve Müdahale Teknikleri. Ankara: Kök Yayıncılık.
Gresham, F. M., & Elliott, S. N. (2008). Social Skills Improvement System (SSIS) Rating Scales. Pearson.
Matson, J. L., & Boisjoli, J. A. (2009). Social Skills Training for Children and Adolescents with Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities. Springer.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lectures, Discussions, Group work, Practice examples

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 Activity
Final Exam

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Course Policies and Rules

Attendance is mandatory (minimum 70% required).
Students must comply with ethical standards and academic integrity.
All assignments and projects must be original; plagiarism is not tolerated.
Active participation is expected; classroom activities may be graded.
Students are responsible for accessing course materials and coming prepared for practice-based sessions.

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 3 42
Preparations before/after weekly lectures 1 6 6
Preparation for midterm exam 1 6 6
Preparation for final exam 1 6 6
Preparing assignments 1 6 6
Final 1 2 2
Midterm 1 2 2
Project Assignment 1 2 2
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) 72

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

PO/LOPO.1PO.2PO.3PO.4PO.5PO.6
LO.1543543
LO.2434534
LO.3453435
LO.4334454
LO.5435543
LO.6455334
LO.7354453
LO.8443553

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