COURSE UNIT TITLE

: FIELD ELC. 7 (EDUCATION OF INDIVIDUALS WITH MULTIPLE DISABILITIES)

Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type Of Course D U L ECTS
ÖEP 4003 FIELD ELC. 7 (EDUCATION OF INDIVIDUALS WITH MULTIPLE DISABILITIES) 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 provide knowledge and skills necessary to understand the characteristics, needs, and educational processes of individuals with multiple disabilities and to develop effective instructional strategies and adaptations for them.


Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1   Explains developmental characteristics of individuals with multiple disabilities.
2   Develops effective instructional strategies and adaptations for these individuals.
3   Understands the importance of collaboration with families and professionals in the education of individuals with multiple disabilities.
4   Explains educational characteristics of individuals with multiple disabilities.

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Week Subject Description
1 Definition and conceptual framework
2 Types and classification of multiple disabilities
3 Developmental characteristics of individuals with multiple disabilities
4 Educational challenges and barriers
5 Assessment and diagnosis processes
6 Developing Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)
7 Effective instructional strategies
8 General review, course evaluation and midterm exam
9 Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC)
10 Impact of physical and sensory impairments on education
11 Behavior management and support strategies
12 Family and multidisciplinary team collaboration
13 Technology-supported instructional practices
14 Field-based examples and case studies
15 Final exam

Recomended or Required Reading

Şafak, P. (2018). Ağır ve çoklu yetersizliği olan çocukların eğitimleri. Eğiten Yayıncılık.
Sardoğan, E. (2019). Çoklu yetersizlik & özel gereksinimli çocuğu olan anne-baba el kitabı serisi. Vize Yayıncılık.
Bricker, D., & Cripe, J. (2016).The exceptional child: Inclusion in early childhood education (8th ed.). Pearson.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lecture, questioning, dibate

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)

It will be announced by the course instructor at the beginning of the semester.

Office Hours

It will be announced by the course instructor at the beginning of the semester.

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Activities Number Time (hours) Total Work Load (hours)
Lectures 14 2 28
Preparations before/after weekly lectures 14 3 42
Preparation for midterm exam 1 10 10
Preparation for final exam 1 10 10
Final 1 2 2
Midterm 1 2 2
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) 94

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

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