COURSE UNIT TITLE

: ALAN SEç. 5 (DIAGNOSIS AND EDUCATION IN GIFTEDNESS)

DEGREE PROGRAMMES

Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type Of Course D U L ECTS
ÖEP 3045 ALAN SEç. 5 (DIAGNOSIS AND EDUCATION IN GIFTEDNESS) 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 introduce teacher candidates to the identification processes, assessment tools, and educational approaches used with gifted individuals, enabling them to work effectively with gifted students.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1   Explains the methods used in the identification of gifted individuals.
2   Evaluates assessment tools used in the identification process.
3   Applies assessment tools used in the identification process.
4   Identifies and plans appropriate educational approaches for gifted individuals.

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 the concept of giftedness
2 Characteristics of gifted individuals
3 Theories used in identifying gifted individuals
4 Multi-criteria approach in identification
5 Intelligence and achievement tests
6 Creativity and leadership assessments
7 Teacher observation and parent interviews
8 Will be announced at the beginning of the term.
9 Ethical principles in identification
10 Educational models for gifted individuals
11 Enrichment, acceleration, and grouping strategies
12 Individualized programs for gifted students
13 Institutions for gifted students in Turkey (e.g., BILSEM)
14 Institutions for gifted students in Turkey (e.g., BILSEM)
15 Final exam

Recomended or Required Reading

Karcı, I. (2019). Özel Yetenekli ve Üstün Zekalı Çocukların Eğitimi. Ankara: Pegem Akademi.
Demir, E., & Demir, S. (2017). Üstün Yetenekliler Eğitimi: Kuram ve Uygulama. Istanbul: Kök Yayıncılık.
Reis, S. M., & Renzulli, J. S. (2010). The Schoolwide Enrichment Model: A How-To Guide for Educational Excellence. Prufrock Press.
Maker, C. J. (2013). Teaching Models for Gifted Learners. Prufrock Press.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Teaching and Learning Methods, Lecture and discussion, Case study, Group work,Applied assessment design
Role-play and scenario analysis

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

Minimum 70% attendance is required.
Full compliance with academic integrity policies is expected.
All assignments must be submitted on time.
Students must actively participate in group activities and be open to feedback.
Confidentiality must be maintained during assessment-related tasks.

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

PO/LOPO.1PO.2PO.3PO.4PO.5PO.6
LO.1544333
LO.2434533
LO.3355344
LO.4444444

CONTACT INFORMATION
Dokuz Eylül Üniversitesi Cumhuriyet Bulvarı No: 144 35210 Alsancak / İZMİR
Phone: +90(232) 412 12 12 - Fax: +90 (232) 464 81 35

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