COURSE UNIT TITLE

: INDIVIDUALS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS' TRANSITION TO ADULTHOOD

DEGREE PROGRAMMES

Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type Of Course D U L ECTS
ÖEP 4036 INDIVIDUALS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS' TRANSITION TO ADULTHOOD COMPULSORY 2 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

The aim of this course is to examine the transition processes of individuals with special needs from adolescence to adulthood, analyze the challenges during this period, and develop individualized transition plans to support independent living, employment, higher education, and community participation.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1   Analyzes the needs of individuals with special needs during the transition to adulthood.
2   Develops an individualized transition plan.
3   Implements an individualized transition plan.
4   Effectively manages collaboration between family, school, and community during the transition process.

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Week Subject Description
1 Introduction to the course and definition of the transition process
2 Legislation and regulations regarding transition services
3 Multidisciplinary approach in transition planning
4 The process of preparing Individualized Transition Plans (ITP)
5 Employment skills and vocational guidance
6 Teaching independent living skills
7 Social participation and social skills
8 General review, course evaluation, midterm exam
9 Transition to higher education and academic support
10 Role of family and community support systems
11 Ethical and cultural issues in transition
12 Analysis of sample transition plans
13 Field practices and sharing best practices
14 Field practices and sharing best practices
15 Final exam

Recomended or Required Reading

Gözütok, F. D. (2006). Ögretim Ilke ve Yöntemleri. Ankara: Ekinoks Egitim ve Danismanlik Hiz.
Arends, R. I. (2000). Learning to Teach (5th Ed.). USA: McGraw -Hill Companies Inc.
Gözütok, F. D. (2004). Ögretmenligimi Gelistiriyorum (2. Baski). Ankara: Siyasal Kitabevi.
Açıkgöz, K. Ü. (2003). Aktif Ögrenme. (2. Baski). Egitim Dünyasi Yayinlari.
Demirel, Ö. (2002). Ögretme Sanati (4. Baski). Ankara: Pegem Yayincilik.
Buzzelli, A., Berarducci, M., & Leonori, C. (2016). Özel gereksinimli bireyler iş yaşamında: Bütünleştirme için yöntem ve araçlar (G. H. Karabaş, Çev.). Down Sendromu Derneği.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lecture and discussion, Case study, Group work, Project-based learning, Interviews with field experts

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 Exam
Final Exam

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Course Policies and Rules

There is a 70% attendance requirement.
Full compliance with academic ethics is expected.
Homework must be submitted on time.
Students must be open to feedback and participate in group work.
Confidentiality must be maintained during the evaluation process.

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 11 3 33
Preparation for midterm exam 1 3 3
Preparation for final exam 1 3 3
Final 1 2 2
Midterm 1 2 2
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) 71

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

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LO.2534534
LO.3435435
LO.4555555

CONTACT INFORMATION
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