COURSE UNIT TITLE

: FIELD ELC. 3 (MATHEMATICS DIFFICULTY: DIAGNOSIS AND INTERVENTION)

DEGREE PROGRAMMES

Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type Of Course D U L ECTS
ÖEP 2036 FIELD ELC. 3 (MATHEMATICS DIFFICULTY: DIAGNOSIS AND INTERVENTION) ELECTIVE 2 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 mathematical difficulties experienced by individuals with learning disabilities, teach assessment methods for diagnosing these difficulties, and develop the skills to create individualized intervention strategies.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1   Defines the concept and types of mathematical difficulties.
2   Recognizes the characteristics of individuals with mathematical learning difficulties.
3   Recognizes and applies tools for assessing mathematical skills.
4   Develops individualized intervention plans for individuals with mathematical difficulties.
5   Selects and applies appropriate teaching strategies.
6   Utilizes techniques for concretizing and visualizing mathematical concepts in teaching.
7   Monitors and evaluates student progress during the intervention process.
8   Explains the importance of collaboration between families and teachers and offers suggestions for enhancing this collaboration.

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Week Subject Description
1 Mathematical Difficulties: Definitions, Types, and Classifications
2 Mathematical Development Process and Comparison of Typical and Difficult Development
3 Causes and Risk Factors of Mathematical Difficulties
4 Number Concept, Counting, Operations: Areas of Difficulty
5 Diagnostic Processes: Observation, Formal and Informal Assessment Methods
6 Importance of Early Diagnosis and Intervention
7 Intervention Approaches: Direct Instruction, Multisensory Approaches
8 General Review, Course Evaluation, Midterm Exam
9 Number Line, Modeling, Use of Manipulative Materials
10 Problem Solving Strategies and Adaptation for Students
11 Preparing an Intervention Plan: Goals, Process, and Monitoring
12 Family and Teacher Collaboration: Home-Based Practices and Feedback
13 Applications of Mathematical Difficulties in Turkey and Worldwide
14 General Review
15 Final exam

Recomended or Required Reading

Öztürk, M., & Aydın, H. (2021). Matematik Öğrenme Güçlüğü: Tanılama ve Müdahale Yaklaşımları. Ankara: Pegem Akademi.
Erdem, E., & Kaya, M. (2019). Özel Eğitimde Matematik Öğretimi. Ankara: Kök Yayıncılık.
Geary, D. C. (2011). Cognitive Predictors of Achievement Growth in Mathematics: A 5-Year Longitudinal Study. Developmental Psychology.
uchs, L. S., & Fuchs, D. (2002). Mathematics Intervention Programs for Students with Learning Disabilities: A Review of Research. Journal of Learning Disabilities.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lecture, Discussions, Problem-solving activities, Small group work

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 exams.

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Course Policies and Rules

70% attendance is required for the course.

Group projects and individual assignments must be submitted on time.

Adherence to ethical rules and academic honesty is essential.

The course content will be structured to benefit individuals with special 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 4 56
Preparation for midterm exam 1 4 4
Preparation for final exam 1 4 4
Final 1 2 2
Midterm 1 2 2
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) 96

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

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LO.2443254
LO.3542343
LO.4454545
LO.5555433
LO.6543455
LO.7433434
LO.8343433

CONTACT INFORMATION
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