Information Package / Course Catalogue
Current Issues and Practices in Special Education
Course Code: ÇGEL510
Course Type: Required
Couse Group: Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 2
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 4
Objectives of the Course

The aim of this course is to enable students to evaluate current theoretical approaches, scientific research, and evidence-based practices in the field of special education, and to analyze current intervention, support, and educational practices for different groups of individuals with special needs.

Course Content

This course examines current research, evidence-based practices, and contemporary approaches in special education, including current intervention programs, technology-supported practices, family-centered approaches, inclusive education practices, and multidisciplinary studies for different disability and special needs groups such as autism spectrum disorder, attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder, learning disabilities, intellectual disabilities, giftedness, speech and language disorders, visual impairment, and hearing impairment.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Explain current theoretical approaches in special education.
2.Compare current practices for different groups of individuals with special needs.
3.Evaluate evidence-based practices in light of scientific research.
4.Analyze the use of technology in current special education practices.
5.Critically interpret current research in special education.
6.Discuss the importance of multidisciplinary and family-centered practices.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Current national and international academic articles published in the field of special education
2.Evidence-based studies indexed in Web of Science, Scopus, ERIC, and PsycINFO databases
3.Current research articles and reports provided by the instructor throughout the semester
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical & Practice
Current approaches and evidence-based practices in special education
Week 2 - Theoretical & Practice
Current developments in inclusive education
Week 3 - Theoretical & Practice
Current intervention programs in autism spectrum disorder
Week 4 - Theoretical & Practice
Current assessment and support practices in ADHD
Week 5 - Theoretical & Practice
New approaches and technological supports in learning disabilities
Week 6 - Theoretical & Practice
Independent living and functional skill instruction in intellectual disabilities
Week 7 - Theoretical & Practice
Current educational models for gifted individuals
Week 8 - Intermediate Exam
Midterm Exam
Week 9 - Theoretical & Practice
Current practices in speech and language disorders
Week 10 - Theoretical & Practice
Technology-supported educational practices in hearing impairment
Week 11 - Theoretical & Practice
Accessibility and assistive technologies in visual impairment
Week 12 - Theoretical & Practice
Early intervention and family-centered practices
Week 13 - Theoretical & Practice
Artificial intelligence and digital practices in special education
Week 14 - Theoretical & Practice
Future trends and multidisciplinary studies in special education
Week 15 - Final Exam
Final Exam
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Assignment1%15
Midterm Examination1%25
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory131239
Lecture - Practice130226
Reading61218
Midterm Examination1718
Final Examination1718
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)99
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
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PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
PÇ-8
PÇ-9
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OÇ-1
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
3
3
5
OÇ-2
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
3
3
5
OÇ-3
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
3
3
5
OÇ-4
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
3
OÇ-5
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
4
OÇ-6
5
5
5
5
5
5
3
3
5
5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026