COURSE UNIT TITLE

: FIELD ELC. 8 (LEARNING PROBLEMS AND EDUCATION IN SPECIAL ABILITIES)

DEGREE PROGRAMMES

Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type Of Course D U L ECTS
ÖEP 3056 FIELD ELC. 8 (LEARNING PROBLEMS AND EDUCATION IN SPECIAL ABILITIES) 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 identify learning problems that may occur in gifted individuals and to provide knowledge and skills regarding effective instructional strategies that can be used in their education.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1   Identifies learning problems that may be observed in gifted individuals.
2   Selects and adapts appropriate instructional strategies for these individuals.
3   Designs original materials and activities for the education of gifted individuals with learning difficulties.
4   Applies effective instructional methods and strategies for 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; concepts of giftedness and learning problems
2 Cognitive, affective, and social characteristics of gifted individuals
3 What is a learning disability Types and general characteristics
4 Possible learning difficulties in gifted individuals
5 Twice-exceptional learners and their identification
6 Assessment tools and methods used in the identification process
7 Educational approaches for learning problems in gifted students
8 General review, course evaluation and midterm exam
9 Instructional adaptations and individualized education plans
10 Use of supportive teaching materials and technology
11 In-class strategies and collaborative teaching practices
12 Family and school collaboration
13 Case studies
14 Case studies
15 Final exam

Recomended or Required Reading

Karcı, I. (2020). Özel Yetenekli Öğrencilerde Öğrenme Güçlükleri ve Müdahaleler. Ankara: Pegem Akademi.
emir, E. (2018). Üstün Zekâlı Öğrencilerde Eğitim ve Öğrenme Problemleri. Istanbul: Kök Yayıncılık.
Reis, S. M., & Renzulli, J. S. (2010). The Schoolwide Enrichment Model: A How-To Guide for Educational Excellence. Prufrock Press.
Baum, S. M., Owen, S. V., & Dixon, J. (1998). To Be Gifted & Learning Disabled: Strategies for Helping Bright Students with LD, ADHD, and More. Creative Learning Press.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lectures, discussions, case studies, literature reviews, and project-based learning.

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 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.1232322
LO.2243543
LO.3254325
LO.4555555

CONTACT INFORMATION
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Phone: +90(232) 412 12 12 - Fax: +90 (232) 464 81 35

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