| Course Unit Code | Course Unit Title | Type of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | Number of ECTS Credits | | MB-SEÇ19 | Learning Difficulty | Elective | 4 | 7 | 4 |
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| Level of Course Unit |
| First Cycle |
| Objectives of the Course |
| The basic aim of this course is to teach basic characteristics of children with learning disabilities |
| Name of Lecturer(s) |
| Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Tunahan FİLİZ |
| Learning Outcomes |
| 1 | Learns about the definition, characteristics and prevalence of learning disabilities. | | 2 | Learns about the causes and types of learning disabilities. | | 3 | Learns the characteristics of students with learning disabilities and the tests and assessment tools used in their evaluation. | | 4 | Gain detailed information about reading, writing and math difficulties. |
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| Mode of Delivery |
| Second Education |
| Prerequisites and co-requisities |
| None |
| Recommended Optional Programme Components |
| None |
| Course Contents |
| Definition, characteristics and classification of learning disabilities: Educational, psychological, medical factors; prevalence
and its incidence; causes of learning difficulties; early intervention; response response model;
screening / diagnostics: medical, developmental and educational screening / diagnostics; academic and non-academic
features; team and cooperation; educational environments; applications with scientific basis; reading,
supporting writing and math skills; supporting non-academic skills. |
| Weekly Detailed Course Contents |
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| 1 | Learning Disabilities | | | | 2 | What are Learning Disabilities? What are the Symptoms of Learning Disabilities? | | | | 3 | Developmental Characteristics of Children with Learning Disabilities | | | | 4 | Adult and Family in Learning Disabilities | | | | 5 | Main Problems Experienced by Children with Learning Disabilities | | | | 6 | Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder | | | | 7 | Reading Difficulties-Dyslexia | | | | 8 | Midterm exam | | | | 9 | Reading Difficulties-Dyslexia | | | | 10 | Writing Difficulties and Teaching Methods-Disgraphia | | | | 11 | Math Learning Disabilities/Dyscalculia | | | | 12 | Math Learning Disabilities/Dyscalculia | | | | 13 | Education of Children with Learning Disabilities | | | | 14 | Education of Children with Learning Disabilities | | | | 15 | Technology Use in Children with Learning Disabilities | | |
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| Recommended or Required Reading |
| Kurnaz, A., & Sarı, H. (2020). Öğrenme Güçlüğü Olan Öğrenciler ve Eğitimleri (1. Baskı). Pegem Akademi.
Bender, W. N. (2016). Öğrenme güçlüğü olan bireyler ve eğitimleri: Özellikleri, tanılama ve öğretim stratejileri. Nobel Yayın. |
| Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
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| Assessment Methods and Criteria | |
| Midterm Examination | 1 | 100 | | SUM | 100 | |
| Final Examination | 1 | 100 | | SUM | 100 | | Term (or Year) Learning Activities | 40 | | End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities | 60 | | SUM | 100 |
| | Language of Instruction | | Turkish | | Work Placement(s) | | None |
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| Workload Calculation |
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| Midterm Examination | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Final Examination | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Quiz | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Attending Lectures | 16 | 3 | 48 |
| Self Study | 16 | 3 | 48 |
| Homework | 2 | 10 | 20 |
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| Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes |
| LO1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | | | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | | LO2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | | | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | | LO3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | | | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | | LO4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | | | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
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| * Contribution Level : 1 Very low 2 Low 3 Medium 4 High 5 Very High |
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