Information Package / Course Catalogue
Sensory Training
Course Code: CGB258
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: 3
Objectives of the Course

To learn the development of sense and perception and become able to consult families and professionals

Course Content

Definitions and differences of sensation and perception, 5 Sense, Sense of Sense, Sense of Hearing, Sense of Touch, Sense of Taste, Sense of Smelling, Vestibular sense, tactile sense, the development process and characteristics of proprioceptive senses and supporting the development of these senses.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Learn the basic definitions of sensation and perception
2.Learn approaches about perception development
3.Explain the factors affecting perception
4.Understands the development process and properties of the seven senses
5.Develop an intervention plan to support the development of the seven senses
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Yıldız Bıçakçı, M. (ed.). Development in Infancy and Early Childhood. Development and Support of the Senses
2.Dunstan, P.J. (2009), Child Sense, Bantam Books, USA.
3.Madi, B. (2011), How Learning Occurs in the Brain, 2nd Edition, Efil Yayınevi, Istanbul.
4.Silberg, J. (2006), Learning Games Exploring the Senses, Gryphon House Inc., Beltsville.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Sensation and Perception; Definitions, Differences, Sense Organs
Week 2 - Theoretical
Approaches about sensation and perception, the factors that effect perception
Week 3 - Theoretical
Hearing ; Development and supporting at early age
Week 4 - Theoretical
Sight; Development and supporting at early age
Week 5 - Theoretical
Touch; Development and supporting at early age
Week 6 - Theoretical
Taste and Smell; Development and supporting at early age
Week 7 - Theoretical
Balance; Development and supporting at early age
Week 8 - Theoretical
Sensory integration (Midterm)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Activities that support 7 senses
Week 10 - Theoretical
Activities support 7 senses; at home and in family
Week 11 - Theoretical
Activities support 7 senses; at kindergarten and to professionals
Week 12 - Practice
Develop suggestions that support perception development
Week 13 - Practice
Develop suggestions that support perception development
Week 14 - Practice
Develop suggestions that support perception development
Week 15 - Final Exam
Final exam
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Attending Lectures1%10
Assignment1%10
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%50
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory142256
Presentation 1112
Midterm Examination1819
Final Examination112113
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)80
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
OÇ-1
5
4
3
4
3
3
3
OÇ-2
5
4
3
4
3
3
3
OÇ-3
5
4
3
4
3
3
3
OÇ-4
5
4
3
4
3
3
3
OÇ-5
5
4
3
4
3
3
3
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026