Course ID:
Course Code & Number
PRED 330
Course Title
Observation in Special Education Institutions
Level
BS
Credit Hours/ ECTS Credits
(2+0+0) 2 TEDU Credits, 4 ECTS Credits
Year of Study:
Semester:
Type of Course:
Elective
Mode of Delivery:
Face-to-face
Language of Instruction:
English
Pre-requisite / Co-requisite:
Pre-requisites: NONE
Co-requisites: NONE
Catalog Description
Observation of special educational institutions. School culture familiarization. Organizational structure of schools. Educational environments, children and teachers in special education institutions. Observation, documentation techniques, and tools with their use in practice. Using tools to observe school culture and children’s development.
Course Objectives
This course aims to become familiar with educational relations, students, teachers, and the concept of special educational institutions. To this end, the course enables prospective teachers to experience the organizational structure of special educational institutions and acquire the essential knowledge and skills for special education.
Software Usage
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- describe the educational activities and learning environments in special educational institutions,
- differentiate the organizational structures between traditional schools and special educational institutions,
- analyze the developmental needs of children,
- design individualized daily plans and learning activities,
- implement developmentally appropriate learning activities.
Learning Activities and Teaching Methods:
Discussion/Debate
Questioning
Peer Teaching
Scaffolding/Coaching
Demonstrating
Problem Solving
Collaborating
Predict-Observe-Explain
Case Study/Scenarion Analysis
Video Presentations
Brainstorming
Web Searching
Assessment Methods and Criteria:
Test / Exam
Case Studies / Homework
Observation
Portfolio
Performance Project (Written, Oral)
Assessment Methods and Criteria Others:
Design Content
Recommended Reading
Required Reading
Grading
Learning Activities and Teaching Methods Others:
Course Coordinator:
Dr. Tülin Haşlaman
Student Workload:
| Workload | Hrs |
|---|---|
| Course Readings | 16 |
| Field Trips/Visits | 10 |
| Observation | 25 |
| Report on a Topic | 10 |
| Oral Presentation | 5 |
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