Special Education Teaching
General Description
Bursa Uludağ University Special Education Department became active in 2010-2011 by taking students to the Department of Education of the Mentally Handicapped. The mission of the department is to provide competency based teacher training. Since the teacher training committee of higher education maintained the traditional teacher training perspective, courses in the program organized as Pedagogy, specializing on special education and general information. Courses only specializing on special education, assessment, teaching and applied behavioral analysis would be developed taking into to consideration the competencies of special education teachers. These courses stress competencies which address understanding of handicapped, determining educational needs of handicapped children, adapting school program and developing instructional plans according to the students’ needs. Specific emphasis is going to be given to the student teaching in the classes and schools of the Ministry of National Education.
Candidates graduating from the department qualify for a B.A. degree in Special Education teaching certificate. Graduate of the department will have job opportunities, including academic positions in departments of Special Education; work in the public and private schools of the Ministry of National Education and provide consultancy for the children with learning difficulties.
We encourage our at least third year students to provide special education services under the control of our department staff to the students with disabilities who are in need of special education.
This department offers 240 ECTS credits in the field of Special. Graduates who successfully completed the program with established qualifications shall have a bachelor degree in Special Education.
First Cycle
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Specific Admission Requirements
Candidates must have high school diploma and an eligible score from the University Entrance Exam.
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Specific arrangements for the recognition of prior learning
The provisions in “Regulation on Transfer among Associate and Undergraduate Degree Programs, Double Major, and Subspecialty and the Principals of Credit Transfer among Institutions in Higher Education Institutions” are applied.
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Qualification Requirements and Regulations
The provisions in “Regulation on Transfer among Associate and Undergraduate Degree Programs, Double Major, and Subspecialty and the Principals of Credit Transfer among Institutions in Higher Education Institutions” are applied.
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Profile of The Programme
Our department was established in 2010-2011 within the Department of Special Education. Undergraduate and graduate programs are carried out. The department currently has 1 professor, 5 doctor lecturers, 1 lecturer doctor, 2 research assistant doctors and 1 lecturer who is continuing his doctorate education.
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Key Learning Outcomes & Classified & Comparative
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To demonstrate knowledge of development patterns in learners with developmental delays.
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To demonstrate the ability to assess with using various educational (academic and non academic) assessment instruments which are developed by her or him in learners with developmental delays.
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To demonstrate the ability to select, design and modify specialized curricula for varying degrees of developmental delays in learners.
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To demonstrate the ability to select, plan and apply teaching procedures according to teaching tasks of program for learners with developmental delays.
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To utilize instructional strategies to facilitate in learners with developmental delays.
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To effectively utilize and design individualized educational and instructional plans and materials according to the needs of learners with developmental delays.
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To demonstrate ability to utilize educational setting in which delivery of services, placement procedures, policy and approaches to the learners with developmental delays.
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To demonstrate to design and utilize at least five academic and nonacademic instructional plans according to the needs of learners with developmental delays in schools of ministry of education for learners with developmental delays.
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To demonstrate ability to select and design appropriate program for parents to train their children with developmental delays.
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To accept responsibilities of special education teacher profession and will make a commitment to improve appropriate services according to needs of learners of developmental delays.
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To demonstrate to utilize and plan procedures to have learners to engage to the instructions and to change their inappropriate behavior to engage to the instruction.
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To demonstrate knowledge of differences of scientific approaches which explains deviances among learners and adequate and inadequate explanation of behavior need for research with learners developmental delays.
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To identify all aspects of teaching profession and educational sciences and Turkish national education system and school management
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To grasp the characteristics of students ' development and to grasp the use of different approaches to learning in the classroom.
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To have knowledge and skills to do lesson planning, to use different measuring techniques
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To grasp the tasks of the teacher's guidance and the ways of how to recognize students.
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Occupational Profiles of Graduates With Examples
Graduates can be employed as special education teachers, directors, planners and advisors in both public and private schools under the Ministry of National Education.
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Access to Further Studies
Upon successful completion of undergraduate degree, candidate can study in postgraduate program if s/he has eligible ALES exam score and has sufficient knowledge of a foreign language.
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Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading
A variety of assessment methods such as mid-term(s), assignment(s), exercise(s), project(s), practice(s), and a final exam are implemented in the program. Assessment methods may include classical test(s), multiple-choice test(s), homework(s), performance evaluation(s), and product evaluation(s). In order to graduate from the program, cumulative GPA must be minimum 2.00. A course grade is constituted by evaluating the above stated elements and given by using letters. To succeed in a course, students must get at least 40 points from the final exam and have at least 50 points average. Students who get AA, AA, BA, BB, CB and CC are considered successful. DC and DD are notes that conditionally successful. Students have to attend 70% in theoretical, 80% of practical sessions of courses.
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Graduation Requirements
To complete the bachelor´s degree in Special Education program the students must successfully complete the required and elective courses (total 240 ECTS) and maintain the minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0/4.0
Full-Time
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Address and Contact Details
Bölüm Başkanı
Prof. Dr. M. Reşat PEKER
U.Ü. Eğitim Fakültesi, 16110 Nilüfer / BURSA
E-mail: rpeker@uludag.edu.tr
Tel: +90 (224) 294 22 02
Bologna Koordinatörü
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Ceyda TURHAN
U.Ü. Eğitim Fakültesi, 16110 Nilüfer / BURSA
Tel: +90 (224) 275 50 32
ceydaturhan@uludag.edu.tr
The department is currently holds 1 professor, 7 teaching assistant and 2 research assistant . University Central library and faculty’s library are open to both students and faculty members’ use.
| 1. Semester |
| Course Code |
Course Title |
Type of Course |
T1 |
U2 |
L3 |
ECTS |
| GZK0001 |
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES |
Compulsory |
3 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
| MBZ0001 |
INTRODUCTION TO EDUCATION |
Compulsory |
2 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
| ÖZE1107 |
SPECIAL EDUCATION |
Compulsory |
2 |
0 |
0 |
6 |
| ÖZE1109 |
MENTALY HANDICAPPED AND AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER |
Compulsory |
2 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
| ÖZE1111 |
CAREER PLANNING |
Compulsory |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
| ÖZE1113 |
SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL POLICY AND LEGAL ARRAGEMENTS |
Compulsory |
2 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
| ATA101 |
ATATURK'S PRINCIPALS AND HISTORY OF REVOLUTIONS I |
Compulsory |
2 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
| TUD101 |
TURKISH LANGUAGE I |
Compulsory |
2 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
| YAD101 |
FOREIGN LANGUAGE I |
Compulsory |
2 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
| Total |
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31 |
| 2. Semester |
| Course Code |
Course Title |
Type of Course |
T1 |
U2 |
L3 |
ECTS |
| MBZ0004 |
PSYCHOLOGY OF EDUCATION |
Compulsory |
2 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
| ÖZE1106 |
LEARNING DISABILITIES AND SPECIAL GIFTS |
Compulsory |
2 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
| ÖZE1108 |
HEARING AND VISION IMPAIRMENT |
Compulsory |
2 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
| ÖZE1110 |
CHILD DEVELOPMENT |
Compulsory |
3 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
| ÖZE1112 |
READING AND WRITING BY BRAILLE |
Compulsory |
2 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
| ÖZE1114 |
OBSERVATION IN SPECIAL EDUCATION SCHOOLS |
Compulsory |
1 |
2 |
0 |
3 |
| ATA102 |
ATATURK'S PRINCIPLES AND HISTORY OF REVOLUTIONS II |
Compulsory |
2 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
| TUD102 |
TURKISH LANGUAGE II |
Compulsory |
2 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
| YAD102 |
FOREIGN LANGUAGE II |
Compulsory |
2 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
| Total |
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30 |
| 3. Semester |
| Course Code |
Course Title |
Type of Course |
T1 |
U2 |
L3 |
ECTS |
| MBZ0006 |
RESEARCH METHODS IN EDUCATION |
Compulsory |
2 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
| ÖZE2301 |
SPESIAL EDUCATION IN EARLY CHILDHOOD |
Compulsory |
3 |
0 |
0 |
4 |
| ÖZE2303 |
APPLIED BEHAVIORAL ANALYSIS 1 |
Compulsory |
3 |
0 |
0 |
4 |
| ÖZE2305 |
EVALUATION IN SPECIAL EDUCATION |
Compulsory |
3 |
0 |
0 |
4 |
| ÖZE2311 |
ERRORLESS TEACHING PROCEDURES |
Compulsory |
3 |
0 |
0 |
4 |
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11 |
| Total |
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30 |
| 4. Semester |
| Course Code |
Course Title |
Type of Course |
T1 |
U2 |
L3 |
ECTS |
| MBZ0007 |
TEACHING TECHNOLOGIES |
Compulsory |
2 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
| MBZ0008 |
PRINCIPLES AND METHODS OF INSTRUCTION |
Compulsory |
2 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
| ÖZE2302 |
SUPPORTING LANGUAGE AND COMMINICATION SKILSS |
Compulsory |
3 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
| ÖZE2306 |
DEVOLOPING INDIVIDUALIZED EDUCATION PROGRAMS |
Compulsory |
3 |
0 |
0 |
4 |
| ÖZE2312 |
PLANNING EDUCATION FOR STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS |
Compulsory |
3 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
| ÖZE2316 |
APPLIED BEHAVIORAL ANALYSIS II |
Compulsory |
2 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
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11 |
| Total |
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30 |
| 5. Semester |
| Course Code |
Course Title |
Type of Course |
T1 |
U2 |
L3 |
ECTS |
| MBZ0009 |
TURKISH EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM AND SCHOOL MANAGEMENT |
Compulsory |
2 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
| MBZ0010 |
MEASUREMENT AND EVALUATION IN EDUCATION |
Compulsory |
2 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
| ÖZE3301 |
READING AND WRITING INSTRUCTION IN SPECIAL EDUCATION |
Compulsory |
3 |
0 |
0 |
4 |
| ÖZE3305 |
MATH INSTRUCTION IN SPECIAL EDUCATION |
Compulsory |
4 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
| ÖZE3307 |
INCLUSION IN SPECIAL EDUCATION |
Compulsory |
2 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
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12 |
| Total |
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30 |
| 6. Semester |
| Course Code |
Course Title |
Type of Course |
T1 |
U2 |
L3 |
ECTS |
| MBZ0012 |
CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT |
Compulsory |
2 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
| ÖZE3302 |
TEACHING DAILY LIVING SKILLS IN SPECIAL EDUCATION |
Compulsory |
3 |
0 |
0 |
4 |
| ÖZE3304 |
TURKISH TEACHING IN SPECIAL EDUCATION |
Compulsory |
3 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
| ÖZE3306 |
PLAY AND MUSIC IN SPECIAL EDUCATION |
Compulsory |
2 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
| ÖZE3310 |
SCHOOL AND INSTITUTION EXPERIENCE IN SPECIAL EDUCATION |
Compulsory |
1 |
4 |
0 |
5 |
| ÖZE3320 |
SCIENCE AND SOCIAL STUDIES INSTRUCTION IN SPECIAL EDUCATION |
Compulsory |
3 |
0 |
0 |
4 |
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6 |
| Total |
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30 |
| 7. Semester |
| Course Code |
Course Title |
Type of Course |
T1 |
U2 |
L3 |
ECTS |
| MBÖZE01 |
TEACHING PRACTICE I |
Compulsory |
2 |
6 |
0 |
10 |
| MBZ0013 |
GUIDANCE IN SCHOOLS |
Compulsory |
2 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
| ÖZE4403 |
MATERIAL DESIGN IN SPECIAL EDUCATION |
Compulsory |
2 |
0 |
0 |
4 |
| ÖZE4405 |
TURKISH SIGN LANGUAGE |
Compulsory |
2 |
0 |
0 |
4 |
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9 |
| Total |
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30 |
| 8. Semester |
| Course Code |
Course Title |
Type of Course |
T1 |
U2 |
L3 |
ECTS |
| GKZ0002 |
COMMUNITY SERVICE APPLICATIONS |
Compulsory |
1 |
2 |
0 |
3 |
| MBÖZE02 |
TEACHING PRACTICE II |
Compulsory |
2 |
6 |
0 |
10 |
| ÖZE4402 |
PARENT EDUCATON IN SPECIAL EDUCATION |
Compulsory |
3 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
| ÖZE4404 |
TECHNOLOGY SUPPORTED INSTRUCTION IN SPECIAL EDUCATION |
Compulsory |
2 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
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11 |
| Total |
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30 |
| 3. Semester Optional Courses |
| Course Code |
Course Title |
Type of Course |
T1 |
U2 |
L3 |
ECTS |
| MBS0002 |
CHILD PSYCHOLOGY |
Optional |
2 |
0 |
0 |
4 |
| MBS0004 |
EDUCATION LAW |
Optional |
2 |
0 |
0 |
4 |
| MBS0006 |
ADULT EDUCATION AND LIFELONG LEARNING |
Optional |
2 |
0 |
0 |
4 |
| MBS0007 |
DRAMA IN EDUCATION |
Optional |
2 |
0 |
0 |
4 |
| MBS0009 |
PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT IN EDUCATION |
Optional |
2 |
0 |
0 |
4 |
| MBS0010 |
PROJECT DEVELOPMENT IN EDUCATION |
Optional |
2 |
0 |
0 |
4 |
| MBS0011 |
CRITICAL AND ANALYTICAL THINKING |
Optional |
2 |
0 |
0 |
4 |
| MBS0013 |
INCLUSIVE EDUCATION |
Optional |
2 |
0 |
0 |
4 |
| MBS0014 |
CHARACTER AND VALUES EDUCATION |
Optional |
2 |
0 |
0 |
4 |
| MBS0016 |
MICRO TEACHING |
Optional |
2 |
0 |
0 |
4 |
| MBS0021 |
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION |
Optional |
2 |
0 |
0 |
4 |
| ÖZE2313 |
HEARING IMPAIRED AND LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT |
Optional |
2 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
| ÖZE2315 |
EVALUATION OF LANGUAGE AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS |
Optional |
3 |
0 |
0 |
4 |
| 4. Semester Optional Courses |
| Course Code |
Course Title |
Type of Course |
T1 |
U2 |
L3 |
ECTS |
| GKS0014 |
TURKISH FOLK DANCES |
Optional |
2 |
0 |
0 |
4 |
| GKS0016 |
TURKISH CULTURAL GEOGRAPHY |
Optional |
2 |
0 |
0 |
4 |
| GKS0017 |
TRADITIONAL TURKISH MUSIC |
Optional |
2 |
0 |
0 |
4 |
| GKS0018 |
HISTORY OF TURKISH ARTS |
Optional |
2 |
0 |
0 |
4 |
| GKS0019 |
TURKISH HISTORY OF CIVILIZATION |
Optional |
2 |
0 |
0 |
4 |
| GKS0020 |
TURKISH FOLK MUSIC |
Optional |
2 |
0 |
0 |
4 |
| ÖZE2314 |
TEACHING SKILLS AND CONCEPTS TO INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES |
Optional |
2 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
| 5. Semester Optional Courses |
| Course Code |
Course Title |
Type of Course |
T1 |
U2 |
L3 |
ECTS |
| PRJ3001 |
PROJECT CULTURE |
Optional |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
| ÖZE3311 |
SOCIAL SKILLS TRAINING |
Optional |
2 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
| ÖZE3315 |
EARLY INTERVENTION PROGRAMS IN AUTISM |
Optional |
2 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
| ÖZE3317 |
TEACHING SAFETY SKILLS |
Optional |
2 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
| ÖZE3319 |
TEACHING ORIENTATION AND MOBILITY SKILLS IN VISUAL IMPAIRMENT |
Optional |
2 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
| 6. Semester Optional Courses |
| Course Code |
Course Title |
Type of Course |
T1 |
U2 |
L3 |
ECTS |
| ÖZE3318 |
TRANSITION TO ADULTHOOD IN INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY |
Optional |
2 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
| 7. Semester Optional Courses |
| Course Code |
Course Title |
Type of Course |
T1 |
U2 |
L3 |
ECTS |
| ÖZE4407 |
EDUCATION FOR CREATIVE THINKING |
Optional |
2 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
| ÖZE4409 |
EDUCATION OF INDIVIDUALS WITH SEVERE AND MULTIPLE DISABILITY |
Optional |
2 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
| 8. Semester Optional Courses |
| Course Code |
Course Title |
Type of Course |
T1 |
U2 |
L3 |
ECTS |
| ÖZE4406 |
LEARNING STRATEGIES FOR LEARNING DISABILITIES |
Optional |
3 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
