COURSE UNIT TITLE

: SPECIAL TEACHING METHODS I

DEGREE PROGRAMMES

Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type Of Course D U L ECTS
MBA 3023 SPECIAL TEACHING METHODS I COMPULSORY 2 2 0 5

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 basic teaching methods used in special education both theoretically and practically; and to equip prospective teachers with the skills to design, plan, and implement individualized instruction tailored to the needs of students with disabilities.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1   Identifies commonly used teaching methods in special education.
2   Explains principles of instructional adaptation and individualized teaching.
3   Develops skills to define and analyze target behaviors.
4   Prepares instructional plans and activities.
5   Applies appropriate assessment strategies for individuals with special needs.
6   Conducts instructional practices in line with ethical standards.

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Week Subject Description
1 Introduction to Teaching Methods in Special Education
2 Behavioral Teaching Methods
3 Direct Instruction Methodt
4 Individualized Teaching
5 Instructional Adaptation and Differentiation
6 Activity-Based Instruction
7 General Review, Course Evaluation, Midterm Exam
8 Small Group and One-on-One Instruction
9 Task Analysis and Step-by-Step Teaching
10 Effective Feedback in Teaching
11 Instructional Material Development
12 Ethical Principles in Instruction
13 Practical Examples and Case Studies
14 Practical Examples and Case Studies
15 Final Exam

Recomended or Required Reading

Uzunöz, A., & Aktepe, V. (Eds.). (2018). Özel öğretim yöntemleri Cilt 1. Pegem Akademi Yayıncılık. ISBN: 978-605-241-180-3.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lecture, Discussion, Group work, Practice examples, Case studies, Video and observation activities

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 exam

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Course Policies and Rules

Attendance is mandatory (minimum 70%).
Late submissions will not be accepted.
All students must adhere to academic integrity policies.
Unethical behavior (e.g., plagiarism, cheating) will result in a grade of zero (0).

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
Tutorials 14 2 28
Preparations before/after weekly lectures 14 3 42
Preparation for midterm exam 10 3 30
Preparation for final exam 1 3 3
Final 1 2 2
Midterm 1 2 2
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) 135

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

PO/LOPO.1PO.2PO.3PO.4PO.5PO.6
LO.1433543
LO.2334554
LO.3544334
LO.4355445
LO.5444345
LO.6553533

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