Course Information


Course Information
Course Title Code Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
SOCIAL STUDIES INSTRUCTION ÖEZ316 6. Semester 2 + 0 2.0 3.0

Prerequisites None

Language of Instruction Turkish
Course Level Bachelor's Degree
Course Type Compulsory
Mode of delivery
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Goals The aim of this course is to provide special education teacher candidates with basic knowledge and skills about teaching science to individuals with special education needs.
Course Content Basic concepts in life studies and social studies; examining general and special education programs in life studies and social studies; unit and subject analysis; determining the necessary concepts for gaining the subjects and developing criteria-dependent measurement tools based on these concepts; life studies and social studies teaching approaches and teaching, preparing lesson plans according to students' levels; exemplary teaching practices; Adapting life studies and social studies teaching to students with special educational needs
Learning Outcomes 1) Teaches life science or social studies by individualizing the teaching according to the student.
2) Explains the basic concepts in the field of life science and social studies.
3) Evaluates the life science and social studies. curriculum in general education and special education.
4) Analyzes the curricula and analyzes the unit and subject.
5) Prepares rough and detailed assessment tool to evaluate student performance.
6) Explains the teaching approaches and methods used in life science and social studies teaching.
7) Uses life science and social studies teaching methods and techniques effectively.
8) Plans a life science or social studies lesson in accordance with the developmental characteristics and needs of the students.
9) Uses concept teaching techniques effectively.

Weekly Topics (Content)
Week Topics Teaching and Learning Methods and Techniques Study Materials
1. Week Basic concepts Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion
Large Group Discussion
Problem Based Learning 		Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
2. Week General and special education life studies teaching programs Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion
Large Group Discussion
Case Based Learning 		Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
3. Week General and special education social studies teaching programs Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion
Large Group Discussion
Case Based Learning 		Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
4. Week Unit analysis Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion
Station
Case Based Learning 		Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
5. Week Assessment of student performance and preparation of CBT Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion
Station
Case Based Learning 		Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
6. Week Assessment of student performance and preparation of CBT Lecture; Problem Solving; Discussion
Station
Case Based Learning 		Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
7. Week Midterm exam Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion

 Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
8. Week Teaching methods used in life studies and social studies Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion
Workshop
Case Based Learning 		Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
9. Week Teaching methods used in life studies and social studies Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion
Workshop
Case Based Learning 		Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
10. Week IEP Preparation and material development for the life studies course Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion
Workshop
Case Based Learning 		Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
11. Week IEP Preparation and material development for the social studies course Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion
Workshop
Case Based Learning 		Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
12. Week Concept teaching techniques and schematic organizers Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion
Large Group Discussion
Case Based Learning 		Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
13. Week Life science lesson teaching plans and student presentations Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion
Large Group Discussion
Case Based Learning 		Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
14. Week Social studies lesson plans and student presentations Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion
Large Group Discussion
Case Based Learning 		Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)

Sources Used in This Course
Recommended Sources
İlgili makaleler
Mertol, H., Zorluoğlu, S. L., & Akkanat, Ç. (Eds.). (2019). Özel eğitimde fen ve sosyal bilgiler öğretimi. Nobel Akademi.
Sönmez Kartal, M., & Toper, Ö. (Eds.). (2017). Özel eğitimde fen bilgisi ve sosyal bilgiler öğretimi. Pegem Akademi.

Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
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ECTS credits and course workload
Event Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Duration (Total weeks*Hours per week) 14 2
Work Hour outside Classroom (Preparation, strengthening) 14 2
Homework 1 6
Presentation (Including Preparation Time) 1 6
Midterm Exam 1 1
Time to prepare for Midterm Exam 1 6
Final Exam 1 1
Time to prepare for Final Exam 1 6
Total Workload
Total Workload / 30 (s)
ECTS Credit of the Course
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Course Information
  • Course Information
  • Weekly Topics (Content)
  • Sources Used in This Course
  • Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
  • ECTS credits and course workload