Information Package / Course Catalogue
Learning Difficulties and Gifted
Course Code: ÖZE102
Course Type: Required
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 4
Objectives of the Course

Teacher candidates should be able to recognize the characteristics of special talented students who have learning difficulties, to be able to recognize them in the classroom environment and to be able to differentiate these students' education plans.

Course Content

Classification of learning difficulties in special talented students, their causes, differentiation in the classroom environment, organization of training environments, developing the ability to work together with parents and other teachers.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Assoc. Prof. Nilgün KİRİŞÇİ
Learning Outcomes
1.Explain the reasons and characteristics of special learning difficulty in special talents.
2.Define the methods and strategies of special education and evaluation.
3.Compares effective instructional principles and curriculum adaptations.
4.Discusses models and theories of giftedness.
5.Compares different models related to the identification of gifted individuals.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Melekoğlu, M. A., & Sak, U. (2017). Öğrenme güçlüğü ve özel yetenek [Learning disabilities and giftedness]. Pegem Akademi.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction to Specific Learning Disabilities
Week 2 - Theoretical
Causes and Characteristics of Specific Learning Disabilities
Week 3 - Theoretical
Identification of Specific Learning Disabilities
Week 4 - Theoretical
Academic Support for Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities
Week 5 - Theoretical
Social, Emotional, and Behavioral Support for Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities
Week 6 - Theoretical
Definition, Classifications, and Theories of Giftedness
Week 7 - Theoretical
Characteristics and Identification of Gifted Individuals
Week 8 - Theoretical
Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder(Midterm exam)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Educational Models for Gifted Individuals
Week 10 - Theoretical
Educational Models for Gifted Individuals
Week 11 - Theoretical
Curriculum Differentiation in the Education of Gifted Individuals
Week 12 - Theoretical
Social, Emotional, and Academic Development of Gifted Individuals
Week 13 - Theoretical
Education of Gifted Individuals in Türkiye
Week 14 - Theoretical
Twice Exceptional: Individuals Who Are Gifted and Have Specific Learning Disabilities
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory141242
Midterm Examination120222
Final Examination134236
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)100
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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OÇ-1
3
5
3
3
3
3
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4
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4
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3
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5
5
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3
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026