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.Describes effective teaching rules and curriculum adaptations.
4.It directs the parents of children with learning disabilities.
5.Gains information about early diagnosis and intervention programs
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Melekoğlu, M., A., ve Sak, U. (2017). Öğrenme güçlüğü ve özel yetenek. Ankara:Pegem Yayıncılık.
2.Melekoğlu, M., A., ve Çakıroğu,O. Özel Öğrenme güçlüğü olan çocuklar, Ankara: Vize Yayıncılık
3.Bildiren, A. (2011) Üstün yetenekli çocuklar, İstanbul: Doğan Kitap
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Basic concepts about learning disability
Week 2 - Theoretical
Classification of learning difficulties
Week 3 - Theoretical
Neurological foundations of learning disability
Week 4 - Theoretical
Developing sensitivity to individual differences
Week 5 - Theoretical
Early diagnosis and intervention
Week 6 - Theoretical
Cognitive characteristics of children with learning difficulty
Week 7 - Theoretical
Social, emotional and behavioral characteristics of children with learning difficulties
Week 8 - Theoretical
Students with difficulties in learning difficulties, difficulties in purchasing and expressive language (Midterm exam)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Students with difficulties in learning difficulties, difficulties in purchasing and expressive language
Week 10 - Theoretical
Students who have difficulty in reading, writing and mathematics.
Week 11 - Theoretical
Participation of students with learning difficulties in the general class environment
Week 12 - Theoretical
Preparation of BEP for students with special talent special learning difficulty
Week 13 - Theoretical
Preparation of BEP for students with special talent special learning difficulty
Week 14 - Theoretical
Working with mothers and fathers in children with learning difficulties
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
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
OÇ-2
4
4
5
5
5
5
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
OÇ-3
3
3
5
5
5
5
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
OÇ-4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
5
3
5
2
OÇ-5
5
4
5
4
5
5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026