Information Package / Course Catalogue
Play and Music in Special Education
Course Code: ÖZE306
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

The aim of the course is to give information about game and game types; Teaching of basic gaming skills, taking into account the development and learning characteristics of children in need of special education, and planning gaming-based activities to support different areas of development; And the provision of arrangements for the use of music in children with special needs.

Course Content

Basic concepts: games and music; Definition of game and its importance; Theoretical explanations of the game; Development and characteristics of games in children: cognitive and social game development; Game development and play features in children who need special education; Teaching through games in special education; The use and adaptation of the game with children in need of special education; Game based instructional practices / activities; Developmental areas that can be supported through play; Embedding instruction into the game; Research results on effective use of the game in special education; Definition and importance of music; The development and characteristics of music; Music features of students who need special education; Teaching through music in special education; The use and adaptation of music with children in need of special education; Music based instructional practices / activities; Developmental areas that can be supported through music; Practice of burying teaching into music; Research results on the effective use of music in special education.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Ceren SAYGI GERÇEKER
Learning Outcomes
1.Explain the significance of the game.
2.Gives theoretical information about the game.
3.Provides information on the use and adaptation of the game in the education of children in need of special education.
4.Explain the importance of music.
5.Provides information about the music features of students who need special education.
6.Provides information on the use and adaptation of music in the education of children in need of special education.
Recommended or Required Reading
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
The importance of game, historical and game theoretical approaches
Week 2 - Theoretical
Game development in children
Week 3 - Theoretical
Types of games and materials used in games
Week 4 - Theoretical
The use and adaptation of play in the education of children in need of special education
Week 5 - Theoretical
Game based instructional practices / activities
Week 6 - Theoretical
Music features of students who need music education and special education
Week 7 - Theoretical
The use and adaptation of music in the education of children in need of special education
Week 8 - Theoretical
The use and adaptation of music in the education of children in need of special education (Midterm exam)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Music based instructional practices / activities
Week 10 - Theoretical
Student presentations: Sample games and music applications
Week 11 - Theoretical
Student presentations: Sample games and music applications
Week 12 - Theoretical
Student presentations: sample game and music applications team, weighing study
Week 13 - Theoretical
Student presentations: Sample games and music applications
Week 14 - Theoretical
Student presentations: Sample games and music applications
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140228
Assignment4028
Midterm Examination1516
Final Examination1819
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)51
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026