Information Package / Course Catalogue
| Course Code | : ÇGP103 |
| Course Type | : Required |
| Couse Group | : Short Cycle (Associate's Degree) |
| Education Language | : Turkish |
| Work Placement | : No |
| Theory | : 3 |
| Prt. | : 0 |
| Credit | : 3 |
| Lab | : 0 |
| ECTS | : 3 |
To enable associate degree students of Child Development to comprehend the basic concepts, contemporary theoretical approaches, legal legislation, and institutional operations in the field of special education. Within the scope of this course, it is aimed for students to theoretically recognize the developmental characteristics of typical, atypical, and at-risk children; to distinguish the educational and developmental needs of 11 different disability and special talent groups; and to acquire the theoretical adaptation strategies and professional ethical values required in inclusive education environments.
Basic principles, historical development, and legal foundations of special education; theoretical foundations of educational identification, assessment, and Individualized Education Program (IEP) development processes in special education; philosophy of inclusive education; developmental characteristics and theoretical educational approaches for children with intellectual disabilities, autism spectrum disorder, specific learning difficulties, speech and language disorders, hearing impairments, emotional and behavioral disorders, physical disabilities, chronic illnesses, visual impairments, multiple disabilities, and special talents; administrative structure, legislation, and family involvement models of preschool special education institutions. The theoretical achievements acquired by students within the scope of the course are evaluated through a midterm exam and a final exam.
| 1. | Explains the basic concepts, theoretical approaches, national legislation, and the administrative structure of special education institutions. |
| 2. | Theoretically differentiates the developmental characteristics and stages of children showing typical, atypical, and at-risk development (affected by disabilities or gifted). |
| 3. | Knows the inclusive education environments, theoretical activity strategies, and educational material principles suitable for the developmental needs and personality traits of children with special needs. |
| 4. | Theoretically analyzes the problems that may be encountered in special education processes and comprehends the importance of interdisciplinary teamwork in solving these issues. |
| 5. | Possesses knowledge about social, scientific, professional, and ethical values, as well as occupational health and safety processes, to be observed during data collection, reporting, and working with families in special education. |
| 1. | Ataman,A. (Ed) (2003), Özel Gereksinimli Çocuklar, Özel Eğitime Giriş,Gündüz Yayıncılık. Diken,.İ.H (2008) Özel Eğitime Gereksinimi Olan Öğrenciler ve Özel Eğitim (Ed. Diken,.İ.H), PegemA Akademi, Ankara. Akçamete, G. (2009) Genel Eğitim Okullarında Özel Gereksinimli Olana Öğrenciler ve Özel Eğitim (Ed.Akçamete, G. ) Kök Yayıncılık, Ankara. |
| 2. | Akçin, N. (2003). Special Education, Ankara: Maya Akademi. |
| 3. | Ministry of National Education (2017) Statistical Information. Accessed on July 25, 2025 from: https://sgb.meb.gov.tr/meb_iys_dosyalar/2025_03/19143714_meb_istatist ikleri_orgun_egitim_2023_2024.pdf |
| 4. | Gürsel, O. (2013). Assessment in special education. In I. H. Diken (ed.), Students with special educational needs and special education. Ankara: Pegem Academy |
| 5. | Inanç, B., Ceyhun, A. T., & Özdemir, H. D. (2025). Examination of Emotional Burden, Psychological Resilience and Depression Levels in Individuals with a Sibling with Special Needs. Bayburt Faculty of Education Journal, 20(45), 339-362. https://doi.org/10.35675/befdergi.1504335 |
| Type of Assessment | Count | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Presentation | 1 | %5 |
| Assignment | 1 | %5 |
| Midterm Examination | 1 | %30 |
| Final Examination | 1 | %60 |
| Activities | Count | Preparation | Time | Total Work Load (hours) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture - Theory | 14 | 1 | 2 | 42 |
| Assignment | 14 | 0 | 1 | 14 |
| Presentation | 14 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Midterm Examination | 1 | 4 | 1 | 5 |
| Final Examination | 1 | 6 | 1 | 7 |
| TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) | 75 | |||
PÇ-1 | PÇ-2 | PÇ-3 | PÇ-4 | PÇ-5 | PÇ-6 | PÇ-7 | PÇ-8 | PÇ-9 | PÇ-10 | |
OÇ-1 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 |
OÇ-2 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 |
OÇ-3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 |
OÇ-4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 |
OÇ-5 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 |