Information Package / Course Catalogue
EDS 301 Special Education: Teaching Diverse Learners
MEF University
Degree Programs
English Language Teaching
General Information For Students
Diploma SupplementErasmus Policy Statement
English Language Teaching
Bachelor Length of the Programme: 4 Number of Credits: 240 TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF: Level 6

Ders Genel Tanıtım Bilgileri

School/Faculty/Institute Faculty of Education
Course Code EDS 301
Course Title in English Special Education: Teaching Diverse Learners
Course Title in Turkish Special Education: Teaching Diverse Learners
Language of Instruction EN
Type of Course Flipped Classroom
Level of Course Intermediate
Semester Fall
Contact Hours per Week
Lecture: 3 Recitation: Lab: Other:
Estimated Student Workload 106 hours per semester
Number of Credits 4 ECTS
Grading Mode Standard Letter Grade
Pre-requisites EDS 101 - Introduction to Educational Sciences
EDS 103 - Educational Psychology
Expected Prior Knowledge Psychology of Learning
Co-requisites None
Registration Restrictions Only Undergraduate Students
Overall Educational Objective To gain a basic knowledge and understanding about various disability groups, their characteristics, needs, learning differences and to discover different ways for teaching to people with disabilities.
Course Description This course addresses the answers of following questions: What is disability?, Who is disabled?, How can we separate disability from ability?, What is normal? In this perspective, it aims to introduce the characteristics and learning needs of different disability groups and the educational considerations related to those groups. In the light of this, the following topics will be covered: Definition of Disability and Different Models of Disability, The Special Education Concept, Integration and Inclusion Issue, Family Involvement in Education, Learners with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, Learners with Learning Disabilities, Learners with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Learners with Emotional or Behavioral Disorders, Learners with Autism Spectrum Disorders, Learners Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing, Learners with Blindness or Low Vision, Learners with Physical Disabilities and Other Health Impairment, Learners with Special Gifts and Talents.
Course Description in Turkish Bu derste temel olarak, engel nedir, engelli kimdir, engelli olan kişiyi diğerlerinden nasıl ayırt edebiliriz, normal nedir gibi sorular ve yanıtların tartışılması amaçlanmıştır. Bu doğrultuda farklı engel gruplarının özelliklerini, öğrenme ihtiyaçlarını ve eğitimciler açısından neler yapılabileceği, derslerin genel gayesini teşkil etmektedir. Tüm bunların ışığında şu başlıklar dersimizde konu edilecektir: Engelliliğin Tanımı ve Farklı Modeller, Özel Eğitim Kavramı, Kaynaştırma Eğitimi, Eğitimde Ailelerin Rolü, Zihin Engeli ve Gelişim Geriliği Olan Öğrenciler, Öğrenme Güçlüğü olan Öğrenciler, Dikkat Eksikliği ve Hiperaktivesi (DEHB) Olan Öğrenciler, Davranış Bozukluğu Olan Öğrenciler, Otizm Spektrumlu Öğrenciler, Sağır veya Az duyan Öğrenciler, Kör veya Az Gören Öğrenciler, Fiziksel Engeli ya da Başka Sağlık Sorunu Olan Öğrenciler, Özel Yetenekli Öğrenciler.

Course Learning Outcomes and Competences

Upon successful completion of the course, the learner is expected to be able to:
1) understand the concepts of disability, impairment, normality, abnormality and special education
2) comprehend integration, inclusion, segregation and individualized education program
3) discuss the role of families in special education
4) explain the characteristics and learning needs of diverse learners which include intellectual and developmental disabilities, learning disabilities, ADHD, emotional or behavioral disorders, autism spectrum, deafness, blindness, physical disabilities and giftedness.
Program Learning Outcomes/Course Learning Outcomes 1 2 3 4
1) Integrate concepts related to ELT based on previous competencies and realize inter-conceptual relations; demonstrate an understanding of evaluating the source, limits, authenticity and reliability of knowledge and discuss the methods related to generating this knowledge.
2) Demonstrate knowledge of applied linguistics as related to Second Language (L2) teaching and learning.
3) Think critically and independently about topics in Second Language Acquisition and Teaching, which are: L2 use, L2 analysis, L2 processes, and L2 pedagogy and program administration.
4) Define the aim, structure, and process of Turkish education system, the approaches of classroom management and the concepts related with education.
5) Demonstrate an understanding of the concepts and constructs related to assessment; use a variety of assessment methods, tools, and strategies to evaluate competencies.
6) Prepare daily lesson plans according to the contemporary language learning theories and practices, taking learning styles and multiple intelligences into consideration.
7) Analyze and contrast the British and American Literature on basic level. Explain basic concepts and principles of using literature and drama and apply them in foreign language teaching.
8) Present a model to the society in terms of attitudes and behavior, which are democratic and ethical, both in the disciplinary and social levels, get involved with quality management processes and provide sustainability.
9) Take responsibilities individually and within group works, realize the tasks in a responsible and effective way, work individually and as a part of a group to solve problems encountered during implementation; assess himself as an individual, use creative and powerful qualifications and try to develop weak sides.
10) Interpret social, economic, political and ideological conditions which have caused Turkish revolution; in accordance with Ataturk’s principles and reforms, and embrace the society, and adopt human ideals including love of home country, and national goals and aspirations.
11) Select and use variety of information and communication technologies with computer software that is needed on the level of the field in the classroom to the level and beyond required by European Computer Use License.
12) Gain life-long learning skills in the light of needs, follow social and art performances, show an awareness of the currently debated global issues, act in accordance with the regulations of Ministry of Education on issues such as legal responsibilities and rights, present an understanding of differences within national and international cultures and adaptability to different cultures; plan social responsibility activities and projects for the immediate environment.
13) Display a willingness to co-operate with members of the teaching staff in their assigned school, communicate effectively with the school community and with society at large in the area of English language education.
14) Demonstrate an ability to use English in C1 level of European Language Portfolio and foster an interest in learning another foreign language.

Relation to Program Outcomes and Competences

N None S Supportive H Highly Related
     
Program Outcomes and Competences Level Assessed by
1) Integrate concepts related to ELT based on previous competencies and realize inter-conceptual relations; demonstrate an understanding of evaluating the source, limits, authenticity and reliability of knowledge and discuss the methods related to generating this knowledge. S Exam,Presentation
2) Demonstrate knowledge of applied linguistics as related to Second Language (L2) teaching and learning. H Exam,Presentation
3) Think critically and independently about topics in Second Language Acquisition and Teaching, which are: L2 use, L2 analysis, L2 processes, and L2 pedagogy and program administration. N
4) Define the aim, structure, and process of Turkish education system, the approaches of classroom management and the concepts related with education. S Exam,Presentation
5) Demonstrate an understanding of the concepts and constructs related to assessment; use a variety of assessment methods, tools, and strategies to evaluate competencies. N
6) Prepare daily lesson plans according to the contemporary language learning theories and practices, taking learning styles and multiple intelligences into consideration. S Exam,Presentation
7) Analyze and contrast the British and American Literature on basic level. Explain basic concepts and principles of using literature and drama and apply them in foreign language teaching. N
8) Present a model to the society in terms of attitudes and behavior, which are democratic and ethical, both in the disciplinary and social levels, get involved with quality management processes and provide sustainability. S Exam,Presentation
9) Take responsibilities individually and within group works, realize the tasks in a responsible and effective way, work individually and as a part of a group to solve problems encountered during implementation; assess himself as an individual, use creative and powerful qualifications and try to develop weak sides. N
10) Interpret social, economic, political and ideological conditions which have caused Turkish revolution; in accordance with Ataturk’s principles and reforms, and embrace the society, and adopt human ideals including love of home country, and national goals and aspirations. N
11) Select and use variety of information and communication technologies with computer software that is needed on the level of the field in the classroom to the level and beyond required by European Computer Use License. S Exam,Presentation
12) Gain life-long learning skills in the light of needs, follow social and art performances, show an awareness of the currently debated global issues, act in accordance with the regulations of Ministry of Education on issues such as legal responsibilities and rights, present an understanding of differences within national and international cultures and adaptability to different cultures; plan social responsibility activities and projects for the immediate environment. N
13) Display a willingness to co-operate with members of the teaching staff in their assigned school, communicate effectively with the school community and with society at large in the area of English language education. N
14) Demonstrate an ability to use English in C1 level of European Language Portfolio and foster an interest in learning another foreign language. N
Prepared by and Date ENGİN YILMAZ , May 2018
Course Coordinator BENGİ BİRGİLİ
Semester Fall
Name of Instructor Öğr. Gör. ENGİN YILMAZ

Course Contents

Week Subject
1) Introduction of Lecture and Syllabus
2) Definition of Disability and Different Models of Disability
3) The Special Education Concept
4) Integration and Inclusion Issue
5) Family Involvement in Education
6) Learners with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities.
7) Learners with Learning Disabilities
8) Learners with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
9) Learners with Emotional or Behavioral Disorders
10) Midterm Exam
11) Learners with Autism Spectrum Disorders
12) Learners Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing
13) Learners with Blindness or Low Vision
14) Learners with Physical Disabilities and Other Health Impairment, Learners with Special Gifts and Talents
15) Final Examination Period
16) Final Examination Period
Required/Recommended ReadingsHallahan D.P., Kauffman J., Pullen P.C. 2013. Exceptional Learners: Pearson New International Edition: An Introduction to Special Education. 12th edn. MA: Pearson Education. Inc. Bezmez, D., Yardımcı, S. & Şentürk, S., (eds). (2011). Sakatlık Çalışmaları: Sosyal Bilimlerden Bakmak. İstanbul: Koç Üniversitesi Yayınları. Sacks, O. (1996). An anthropologist on Mars: Seven paradoxical tales. New York: Vintage Books.
Teaching MethodsContact hours using “Flipped Classroom” as an active learning technique
Homework and Projects
Laboratory Work
Computer Use
Other ActivitiesGroup Presentation
Assessment Methods
Assessment Tools Count Weight
Attendance 1 % 5
Presentation 1 % 15
Midterm(s) 1 % 35
Final Examination 1 % 45
TOTAL % 100
Course Administration engine.yilmaz@boun.edu.tr
0 212 359 46 47 (GETEM)
office hours: Thursday 15.00-16.00

ECTS Student Workload Estimation

Activity No/Weeks Hours Calculation
No/Weeks per Semester Preparing for the Activity Spent in the Activity Itself Completing the Activity Requirements
Course Hours 14 1 2 2 70
Homework Assignments 1 8 8
Midterm(s) 1 8 2 10
Final Examination 1 16 2 18
Total Workload 106
Total Workload/25 4.2
ECTS 4