Information Package / Course Catalogue
Special Education Studies in Turkey
Course Code: ÇGEL541
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 7
Objectives of the Course

To aware of the practices and the development of evaluation skills related to special education in Turkey

Course Content

The historical development of special education in the world and in Turkey, the importance of the legislation, present situation, relevant institutions, special education groups, human resources, technology usage, physical arrangement

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Explains the fundamental concepts and historical development of special education.
2.Evaluates the educational and rehabilitation needs of individuals with special needs.
3.Analyzes the legislation and functioning of institutions in the field of special education.
4.Evaluates human resources and technological applications used in special education services.
5.Interprets and reports practices through observation of special education institutions.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Özel Eğitim Şurası Kitabı (1999) Çağdaş Toplum Çağdaş Yaşam ve Özürlüler Başbakanlık Özürlüler İdaresi Başkanlığı Yayını
2.Özel Eğitim Hizmetlerini yürüten kurum ve STK’ların web siteleri
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Definition of special education, historical development in the world
Week 2 - Theoretical
The historical development of special education in Turkey
Week 3 - Theoretical
Special education groups-education-rehabilitation
Week 4 - Theoretical
Special education groups-education-rehabilitation
Week 5 - Theoretical
Special education groups-education-rehabilitation
Week 6 - Theoretical
Special education groups-education-rehabilitation
Week 7 - Theoretical
Special education legislation
Week 8 - Theoretical
Institutions related to special education (Midterm)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Human resources in special education
Week 10 - Theoretical
Using technology in special education
Week 11 - Theoretical
Observation and examination of special education institutions
Week 12 - Theoretical
Observation and examination of special education institutions
Week 13 - Theoretical
Observation and examination of special education institutions
Week 14 - Theoretical
Seminar presentation
Week 15 - Final Exam
Final exam
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Assignment2%25
Term Assignment1%25
Final Examination1%50
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory1453112
Assignment212228
Term Project115217
Final Examination115217
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)174
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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OÇ-1
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
OÇ-2
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
OÇ-3
5
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5
OÇ-4
5
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5
5
5
5
5
5
OÇ-5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026