Information Package / Course Catalogue
Visual and Hearing Disorders
Course Code: ÖZE104
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

Assessment of hearing and visually impaired children, organization of classroom environments for them, individual and group education, skills in application level in reading and writing education.

Course Content

Individuals with hearing and vision impairment; The nature of hearing and vision; Classification: educational, psychological, medical; Prevalence and frequency of occurrence; Causes: prenatal, moment of birth, postnatal; Screening / correction: medical, developmental and educational screening / correction; Team and cooperation; Education-training environments; Scientific based practices; Services offered to families, support and legal rights.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Lec. Gülsüm Elif ÇORBACI SERİN
Learning Outcomes
1.Classify individuals with visual and hearing impairment from educational, psychological and medical perspectives.
2.Describe the legal rights that individuals with vision and hearing impairment possess.
3.Understand the nature of sight and hearing.
4.Visualize the educational environment of individuals with inadequate hearing.
5.It assesses family characteristics of children with visual and hearing impairments
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Gürgür, H., Safak, P. (2017). Isitme ve gorme yetersizligi. Ankara:Pegem Yayıncılık.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
History of hearing impairment
Week 2 - Theoretical
Hearing Impairment: Definition, Classification, Prevalence, and Causes
Week 3 - Theoretical
Screening, Diagnosis, and Evaluation of Hearing Impairment
Week 4 - Theoretical
Developmental Characteristics of Children with Hearing Impairment
Week 5 - Theoretical
Educational Environments and Communication Approaches Used in the Education of Children with Hearing Impairment
Week 6 - Theoretical
History of visual impairment
Week 7 - Theoretical
Visual Impairment: Definition, Classification, Prevalence, and Causes
Week 8 - Theoretical
Screening, Diagnosis, and Assessment of Visual Impairment (Midterm Exam)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Developmental Characteristics of Individuals with Visual Impairment
Week 10 - Theoretical
Educational Options for Individuals with Visual Impairment
Week 11 - Theoretical
Education of blind and deaf children
Week 12 - Theoretical
Families of Children with Hearing and Visual Impairments
Week 13 - Theoretical
Social Participation of Individuals with Hearing and Visual Impairments
Week 14 - Theoretical
Legal Regulations and Issues for Individuals with Hearing and Visual Impairments
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory142256
Midterm Examination118220
Final Examination122224
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)100
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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OÇ-1
4
5
5
5
4
5
3
4
3
4
4
OÇ-2
5
3
5
3
5
OÇ-3
4
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4
4
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3
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4
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5
5
5
3
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4
4
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4
4
OÇ-5
5
3
5
4
4
4
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026