Information Package / Course Catalogue
Assistive Technologies For Visual Impairment
Course Code: ÖZE321
Course Type: Area Elective
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

To introduce pre-service teachers to technological products that improve the quality of life of individuals with visual impairment and enable them to benefit from educational opportunities at the same rate as their typically developing peers, and to provide pre-service teachers with the knowledge and skills to use technologies developed for individuals with visual impairment.

Course Content

Evaluate the many aspects of assistive technology for individuals with visual impairments; adapted software, hardware and peripheral devices; various technologies that assist children and adults with visual impairments and/or additional disabilities to access information, support learning and activities of daily living; gain direct experience with accessible technology; relevant legislation, funding, assessment and teaching strategies in accessing technology.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Lec. Selin GÖKÇE
Learning Outcomes
1.Defines current information about special education, teaching profession, general culture and basic sciences.
2.Assesses the level of students before the start of teaching and shares the results with parents and administrators; prepares and uses individualized education plans according to these results.
3.Uses the knowledge and skills related to the field in the profession and daily life within the framework of legal and ethical rules.
4.Provides support to individuals with special needs and their families by using basic level (European Computer Driving License Advanced Level) information technologies for teaching and research purposes.
5.Develops solutions when faced with unforeseen situations in practices related to special education and teaching profession.
6.Uses learning to learn, self-regulation, critical thinking, creative thinking skills for the purpose.
7.Examines scientific products related to special education and teaching profession and/or creates new products.
8.Participates in seminars, conferences, workshops, etc. related to the field by exhibiting positive attitudes and behaviors towards lifelong learning.
9.To be able to follow new developments in special education and teaching profession and work in collaboration with colleagues.
10.Uses basic level (European Language Portfolio B1 General Level) foreign language knowledge to access the information he / she needs about his / her field.
11.Prepares, implements and manages plans and projects according to the socio-cultural and economic characteristics of the environment where students live in special education studies. Shares the results with relevant people and institutions.
12.Uses effective communication skills in working with individuals with special needs, their families and other professionals.
13.Uses his/her knowledge and skills efficiently to provide communication and social skills to students with special needs and to increase their social acceptance.
14.To have sufficient awareness about the universality of social rights, social justice, quality culture and protection of cultural values, environmental protection, occupational health and safety and to use these values in his/her profession and daily life.
15.Makes arrangements in line with all the characteristics (additional disabilities, health problems, etc.) and needs of the students.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Özsan, M., & Hasret, F. GÖRME ENGELLİ BİREYLERİN GÜNLÜK YAŞAMINI KOLAYLAŞTIRMAK ADINA BİR ÖNERME: BRAİLLE ALFABELİ GİYSİLER. Mühendislik Bilimleri ve Tasarım Dergisi, 5, 89-94.
2.Çakmak, S. (2018) Assistive Technologies in Special Education (2nd Edition). Vize Akademik Publishing.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Use of assistive technology in the lives of the visually impaired: Definition and concepts
Week 2 - Theoretical
Basic Life Technologies
Week 3 - Theoretical
Multipurpose computer technologies: Magnifiers, Braille keyboards, Screen reading programs
Week 4 - Theoretical
Technologies for independent movement skills
Week 5 - Theoretical
Instructional technologies in the education of students with visual impairment
Week 6 - Theoretical
Instructional technologies in the education of students with visual impairment: Designing technology according to curriculum contents
Week 7 - Theoretical
Instructional technologies in the education of students with visual impairment: Designing technology according to curriculum contents
Week 8 - Theoretical
External environment and accessibility technologies (Midterm exam)
Week 9 - Theoretical
External environment and accessibility technologies
Week 10 - Theoretical
Sport and physical education technologies
Week 11 - Theoretical
Presentation of technologies designed by teacher candidates
Week 12 - Theoretical
Presentation of technologies designed by teacher candidates
Week 13 - Theoretical
Presentation of technologies designed by teacher candidates
Week 14 - Theoretical
General evaluation of the course
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory142256
Assignment2228
Reading43116
Midterm Examination1819
Final Examination1819
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)98
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026