COURSE UNIT TITLE

: PRACTICE IN TEACHING I

Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type Of Course D U L ECTS
MBD 4043 PRACTICE IN TEACHING I COMPULSORY 2 6 0 10

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 develop pre-service teachers professional knowledge and skills in the field of special education and to provide them with experience in planning, implementing, and evaluating instruction.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1   Plans the instructional process in special education settings.
2   Applies instructional methods appropriate for different types of disabilities.
3   Evaluates student development.
4   Uses classroom management and communication skills.
5   Fulfills professional responsibilities within the framework of ethical principles.

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Week Subject Description
1 Course introduction, overview of practicum process
2 Observation of instructional settings in special education
3 Lesson planning and material preparation
4 Individualized instructional strategies
5 Practicum: Conducting teaching activities
6 Practicum: Observation and evaluation
7 General review, course evaluation, midterm exam
8 Behavior management practices
9 Collaboration with families and professionals
10 Effective communication and social skills instruction
11 Use of assessment tools
12 Challenges in teaching and solution strategies
13 Practicum: Report writing and presentation
14 General evaluation, student presentations
15 Final exam

Recomended or Required Reading

Aktepe, V., & Yalçınkaya, E. (Eds.). (2014). Kuram ve uygulamada okul deneyimi ve öğretmenlik uygulaması. Pegem Akademi Yayıncılık.
Demircioğlu, I. H. (2015). Aday öğretmenler için okul deneyimi ve öğretmenlik uygulaması. Anı Yayıncılık.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Observation, Practicum teaching, Reflective evaluation (reports and discussions).

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, portfolio preparation.

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Course Policies and Rules

Regular attendance is mandatory.
All practicum activities and reports must be submitted on time.
Compliance with ethical guidelines is expected.
Communication should be based on cooperation and respect.

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 6 84
Preparations before/after weekly lectures 14 9 126
Preparation for midterm exam 1 5 5
Preparation for final exam 1 5 5
Final 1 2 2
Midterm 1 2 2
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) 252

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

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