Academic Catalog

ECE315 CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS

Course Code: 4110315
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): 3(2-2)
ECTS Credit: 5.0
Department: Early Childhood Education
Language of Instruction: English
Level of Study: Undergraduate
Course Coordinator: Prof.Dr. FEYZA ERDEN
Offered Semester: Spring Semesters.

Course Content

Definition and history of special education, definition of being handicapped. The principles of special education, educational management and integration in special education. Education of exceptional children: Children with mental retardation, learning disorders, speech disorders, adaptation and behavioral disorders, visual disorders, hearing disorders, physical disorders and gifted children. Education of parents with exceptional children. The special education system in world and Turkey.