Information Package / Course Catalogue
Guidance and Special Education
Course Code: PFD156
Course Type: Required
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 4
Objectives of the Course

The aim of this course is to introduce the guidance process and special education in schools.

Course Content

Basic concepts, brief history of guidance, models and approaches related to guidance, developmental guidance, types of guidance, history of special education, legal regulations regarding special education, diagnosis and evaluation, individualization of education, inclusion and support special education services, family participation, ethical principles

Name of Lecturer(s)
Assoc. Prof. Nilgün KİRİŞÇİ
Lec. Selin GÖKÇE
Learning Outcomes
2.To be able to understand the importance of counseling services
3.To be able to comprehend the main types of guidance and the service areas of guidance
4.To be able to explain guidance models
5.To be able to comprehend the diagnosis, evaluation and placement processes in special education
6.To be able to have information about the characteristics and education of students in need of special education
7.To be able to explain the reactions of the family in the adaptation process and the basic approaches in family education
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Can, G. (2005). Psikolojik danışma ve rehberlik. Ankara: Pegem Yayınları.
2.Kaya, A . (2004). Psikolojik danışma ve rehberlik. Ankara: Anı Yayınları.
3.Kuzgun, Y. (2004). İlköğretimde rehberlik. Ankara: Nobel Yayın Dağıtım.
4.Yeşilyaprak, B. (2002). Eğitimde rehberlik hizmetleri. Ankara: Nobel Yayın Dağıtım.
5.Özsoy, Y., Özyürek, M. ve Eripek, S. (2002) Özel eğitime giriş : Özel eğitime muhtaç çocuklar. Ankara: Karatepe Yayınları.
6.Ersoy, Ö. ve Avcı, N. (2000). Özel gereksinimi olan çocuklar ve eğitimleri: Özel eğitim. İstanbul: Ya-Pa Yayınları.
7.Ersoy, Ö. (2003). Erken çocukluk döneminde kaynaştırma: Erken çocuklukta gelişim ve eğitimde yeni yaklaşımlar. İstanbul: Morpa Kültür Yayınları
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
The Place and Importance of Guidance Services in Education
Week 2 - Theoretical
History of Guidance
Week 3 - Theoretical
Models and Approaches to Guidance
Week 4 - Theoretical
Philosophy, Purpose and Principles of the Developmental Guidance Model
Week 5 - Theoretical
Comprehensive Developmental Guidance Program
Week 6 - Theoretical
Types of Guidance (Educational, Professional and Personal)
Week 7 - Theoretical
The Role and Function of the Teacher in Classroom Guidance
Week 8 - Theoretical
Ethical Principles in Guidance and Special Education (Midterm Exam)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Basic Concepts of Special Education
Week 10 - Theoretical
Principles and Historical Development of Special Education
Week 11 - Theoretical
Legal Regulations on Special Education
Week 12 - Theoretical
Screening, Guidance, Diagnosis and Evaluation in Special Education
Week 13 - Theoretical
Individualization of Education, Inclusion and Support Special Education Services
Week 14 - Theoretical
Participation and Cooperation of the Family in Special Education
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory143384
Midterm Examination110111
Final Examination110111
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)106
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes