Information Package / Course Catalogue
Reading and Writing With Braille
Course Code: ÖZE208
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: 2
Objectives of the Course

Learning to read and write with Braille alphabet.

Course Content

Braille writing system; Tools and equipment used in Braille writing system; Reading and writing with Braille alphabet, reading and writing using single letter, two letter, syllable and word root abbreviations; Relief mathematics and science symbols.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Lec. Selin GÖKÇE
Learning Outcomes
1.Identify the Braille alphabet.
2.Know the tools used in Braille writing system.
3.The relief used in the Braille system recognizes mathematics and science symbols.
4.Discuss the literacy needs of the visually impaired.
5.Can write and read with Braille
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Görme Engellilere Okuma Yazma Öğretim Kılavuzu, T.C. Millî Eğitim Bakanlığı Özel Eğitim Ve Rehberlik Hizmetleri Genel Müdürlüğü, Ankara, 2015
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Literacy requirements of visually impaired
Week 2 - Theoretical
Braille writing system
Week 3 - Theoretical
Tools and equipment used in Braille writing system
Week 4 - Theoretical
Tools and equipment used in Braille writing system
Week 5 - Theoretical
Tools and equipment used in Braille writing system
Week 6 - Theoretical
Reading and writing with Braille alphabet
Week 7 - Theoretical
Reading and writing with Braille alphabet
Week 8 - Theoretical
Reading and writing with Braille alphabet (Midterm exam)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Reading and writing with Braille alphabet
Week 10 - Theoretical
Reading and writing with Braille alphabet
Week 11 - Theoretical
Science symbols in Braille
Week 12 - Theoretical
Science symbols in Braille
Week 13 - Theoretical
Mathematical symbols in Braille
Week 14 - Theoretical
Mathematical symbols in Braille
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory141242
Midterm Examination1314
Final Examination1314
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)50
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
4
4
5
OÇ-2
OÇ-3
5
5
OÇ-4
5
5
5
5
OÇ-5
5
5
5
5
5
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