Information Package / Course Catalogue
Science Instruction in Special Education
Course Code: ÖZE303
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: 3
Objectives of the Course

To provide students with the necessary knowledge and skills in science and social studies teaching.

Course Content

History of science, science literacy, science for all, examination of curriculum of science courses in special education schools, teaching methods and techniques used in science education, importance of social studies teaching for special needs students, social studies course in special education schools Review of curricula, methods and techniques used in teaching social studies, development of teaching plans related to science and social studies teaching

Name of Lecturer(s)
Lec. Selin GÖKÇE
Learning Outcomes
1.Provides information about the science curriculum used in education for students with special education needs.
2.Provides information about the social sciences used in education of students with special education needs.
3.Prepare a teaching plan for a subject from the science curriculum for students with special needs.
4.Prepare a teaching plan for a subject from the social studies curriculum for students with special needs.
5.Sets instructional arrangements in classrooms and at the school.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Polloway, E., Serna, L., Patton, J.R., & Bailey, J.W. (2014). Özel gereksinimli öğrenciler için öğretim stratejileri. Ş. Yücesoy (Çev. Ed.). Ankara: Nobel Yayın
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
History of science education, science literacy
Week 2 - Theoretical
Science for all
Week 3 - Theoretical
Methods and techniques used in science education
Week 4 - Theoretical
Methods and techniques used in science education
Week 5 - Theoretical
Examination of science curriculum in hearing-impaired schools
Week 6 - Theoretical
Examination of the curriculum used in the visually impaired school
Week 7 - Theoretical
Examination of science curricula in schools where students with intellectual disabilities are educated
Week 8 - Theoretical
Examination of science curricula in schools where students with intellectual disabilities are educated (Midterm exam)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Teaching social studies for special needs individuals
Week 10 - Theoretical
Examination of social sciences curricula included in schools where individuals with intellectual disabilities are educated
Week 11 - Theoretical
Examination of the social sciences curriculum used in the hearing impaired school
Week 12 - Theoretical
Examination of social sciences curriculum used in visual impairment school
Week 13 - Theoretical
Methods and techniques used in social studies education
Week 14 - Theoretical
Preparing a teaching plan about a subject from science curriculum and social studies curriculum
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140342
Midterm Examination113215
Final Examination113215
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)72
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
PÇ-8
PÇ-9
PÇ-10
PÇ-11
PÇ-12
PÇ-13
OÇ-1
3
OÇ-2
3
OÇ-3
4
4
4
4
OÇ-4
4
4
4
4
OÇ-5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026