Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
7EMB013Special Education and Inclusion3+0+03410.11.2026
Course Details
Language of Instruction Turkish
Level of Course Unit Bachelor's Degree
Department / Program Primary Education Teaching
Type of Program Formal Education
Type of Course Unit Compulsory
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course The Special Education and Inclusion course aims to raise awareness about the educational processes of individuals with special needs, introduce types of disabilities, and teach the fundamentals of inclusion practices. This course seeks to guide prospective teachers in creating an inclusive learning environment by equipping them with knowledge and skills for educating students with diverse needs.
Course Content Basic concepts of special education; principles and historical development of special education; legal regulations on special education; diagnosis and evaluation in special education; individualization of teaching; inclusion and support special education services; participation of the family in education and cooperation with the family; characteristics of different disability and ability groups; educational approaches and teaching strategies for different groups; effective strategies and behavior management in classroom management.
Course Methods and Techniques During the instructional process, methods and techniques such as drama, observation, brainstorming, collaborative teaching, and differentiated instruction will be used to implement activities and strategies tailored to the individual needs of the students.
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator None
Name of Lecturers Asist Prof.Dr. Zehra YAŞAR SAĞLIK
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources Diken, İ. (Ed.) (2020). Özel Eğitim ve Kaynaştıra. Ankara: Pegem Yayıncılık.
Koçbeker Eid, B., Çakılı, Y. & Deniz, S. (Ed) (2020). Özel Eğitim ve Kaynaştırma. Ankara: Eğiten Kitap
Şahbaz, Ü. (2020). Özel Eğitim ve Kaynaştırma. Ankara : Anı Yayıncılık.
Cavkaytar, A. ve Tekin-Ersan, D. (2020). Özel Eğitim ve Kaynaştırma. Ankara: Eğiten Kitap.
Talas, S. (Ed.) (2020). Özel Eğitim. Ankara: Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık.
Course Notes The main concepts related to special education, the principles and historical development of special education, legal regulations concerning special education, diagnosis and assessment in special education, individualization of instruction, inclusion and support special education services, family participation in education and collaboration with families, characteristics of different disability and ability groups, educational approaches and teaching strategies for different groups, effective strategies in classroom management, and behavior management are the key topics covered in this course.

Course Category
Education %100

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Activities are given in detail in the section of "Assessment Methods and Criteria" and "Workload Calculation"

Assessment Methods and Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Mid-terms 1 % 40
Final examination 1 % 60
Total
2
% 100

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Duration 14 3 42
Hours for off-the-c.r.stud 14 5 70
Assignments 2 4 8
Mid-terms 1 1 1
Final examination 1 1 1
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 4 122

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
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1 Knowing the basic concepts about special education,
2 To be able to explain the principles and historical development of special education,
3 Knowing the legal regulations regarding special education,
4 To be able to explain the diagnosis and evaluation processes in special education,
5 To be able to explain the features of the inclusion model, the aims of inclusion, and the factors that play a role in the success of inclusion,
6 To be able to explain the processes of family participation and cooperation with the family in special education,
7 Ability to define the psychological assistance needs of individuals in need of special education.

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Introduction to the Course Reviewing the course syllabus Course Syllabus
2 Foundations of Special Education – Classification, Assessment and Placement in Special Education Reading Talas, S. (pp. 1-59) and answering the study questions Talas, S. (Ed.) (2020). Özel Eğitim. Ankara: Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık.
3 Family and Collaboration in Special Education Reading Talas, S. (pp. 63-82) and answering the study questions Talas, S. (Ed.) (2020). Özel Eğitim. Ankara: Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık.
4 Students with Intellectual Disabilities Reading Talas, S. (pp. 85-108) and answering the study questions Talas, S. (Ed.) (2020). Özel Eğitim. Ankara: Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık.
5 Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Reading Talas, S. (pp. 113-155) and answering the study questions Talas, S. (Ed.) (2020). Özel Eğitim. Ankara: Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık.
6 Students with Specific Learning Disabilities and Emotional and Behavioural Disorders Reading Talas, S. (pp. 159-216) and answering the study questions Talas, S. (Ed.) (2020). Özel Eğitim. Ankara: Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık.
7 Students with Hearing Impairments Reading Talas, S. (pp. 223-249) and answering the study questions Talas, S. (Ed.) (2020). Özel Eğitim. Ankara: Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık.
8 Midterm Exam Reviewing the topics of weeks 1-7 Readings of weeks 1-7
9 Students with Visual Impairments Reading Talas, S. (pp. 251-268) and answering the study questions Talas, S. (Ed.) (2020). Özel Eğitim. Ankara: Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık.
10 Education of Gifted and Talented Children Reading Talas, S. (pp. 271-292) and answering the study questions Talas, S. (Ed.) (2020). Özel Eğitim. Ankara: Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık.
11 Education of Students with Physical Disabilities Reading Talas, S. (pp. 301-321) and answering the study questions Talas, S. (Ed.) (2020). Özel Eğitim. Ankara: Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık.
12 Students with Communication, Language and Speech Disorders Reading Talas, S. (pp. 323-345) and answering the study questions Talas, S. (Ed.) (2020). Özel Eğitim. Ankara: Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık.
13 Inclusion (Mainstreaming) Reading Talas, S. (pp. 367-379) and answering the study questions Talas, S. (Ed.) (2020). Özel Eğitim. Ankara: Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık.
14 Individualised Education Plan and Programme Reading Talas, S. (pp. 421-432) and answering the study questions Talas, S. (Ed.) (2020). Özel Eğitim. Ankara: Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık.
15 Individualised Education Plan and Programme Reading Talas, S. (pp. 421-432) and answering the study questions Talas, S. (Ed.) (2020). Özel Eğitim. Ankara: Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık.

 
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10 P11 P12 P13 P14 P15 P16 P17 P18 P19 P20 P21 P22 P23 P24
All 2 3 2 3 2 3 2 2 3 2 2 1 3 2 2 1 2 3 2 1 1 1 1 3
In1 2 4 2 5 2 4 2 1 2 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 2
In2 1 2 3 4 2 2 3 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 2 2 1 1 1 2 1 3
In3 2 1 2 3 2 2 4 1 2 1 1 1 2 2 1 2 3 3 3 1 1 1 1 5
In4 4 5 2 3 3 3 2 3 4 2 5 2 3 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
In5 5 4 2 3 1 4 2 3 5 5 4 3 3 3 2 2 2 4 3 1 1 1 2 4
In6 2 3 2 2 1 3 2 2 3 2 1 1 4 3 2 2 2 4 3 1 3 1 1 2
In7 1 5 2 2 1 3 2 2 2 2 2 1 4 2 3 1 2 3 3 2 1 1 3 2

  Contribution: 1: Very Slight 2:Slight 3:Moderate 4:Significant 5:Very Significant