ECE714 - BOOKS ON DISABLED CHILDRENS EDUCATION

Course Name Code Semester Theory
(hours/week)		 Application
(hours/week)		 Credit ECTS
BOOKS ON DISABLED CHILDRENS EDUCATION ECE714 Any Semester/Year 3 0 3 10
PrequisitesNone
Course languageTurkish
Course typeElective 
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-Face 
Learning and teaching strategiesLecture
Discussion
Preparing and/or Presenting Reports
 
Instructor (s)Instructor 
Course objectiveThe aim of this course is; to ensure that children's books used in the education of disabled children are presented and discussed with examples in terms of content, illustrations and physical features, and to carry out the necessary studies to develop research on books used in the education of disabled children. Students are expected to gain theoretical and practical knowledge about book features and reading methods used in the education of disabled children. 
Learning outcomes
  1. 1. Knows the evaluation criteria for books prepared for children with special needs. 2. Knows the literature on books prepared for children with special needs. 3. Evaluates books prepared for children with special needs. 4. Develops or adapts assessment tools related to books prepared for children with special needs.
Course ContentLiterature review, preparing a research proposal, article presentations, reviewing books for children with special needs, methods of reading books for children with special needs 
References1. Bağçeli Kahraman, P. ve Bayraktar, V. (Ed.). (2022). Erken çocukluk dönemi edebiyatı. İstanbul: Lisans Yayıncılık.
2. Gönen, M. (Ed.) (2021). Çocuk edebiyatı. Vizetek Yayıncılık.
3. Gönen M. ve Uyanık, G. (Ed.). (2021). Okul öncesinde çocuk edebiyatı ve etkinlik örnekleri. Ankara: Nobel Yayıncılık.
4. Güleç, H. Ve Geçgel, H. (2012). Çocuk edebiyatı okul öncesinde edebiyat ve kitap. Ankara: Nobel Kitap.
5. Oğuzkan, A. F. (2013). Çocuk edebiyatı. Ankara: Anı Yayınları.
6. Prater, M., Dyches, T. ve Johnston, M. (2006). Teaching students about learning disabilities through childrens literature. Intervention in School and Clinic, 41(1): 14-24.
7. Sever, S. (2015). Çocuk ve edebiyat. İstanbul: Tudem Yayınları
8. Sever, S. (2015). Çocuk edebiyatı ve okuma kültürü. İstanbul: Tudem Yayınları.
9. Turla, A. (Ed). (2018). Okul öncesi dönemde çocuk edebiyatı. Ankara: Hedef CS.
10. Tüfekçi Can, D. (2014). Çocuk Edebiyatı giriş. Konya: Eğitim Yayınevi.
11. Beckett, S. L. (2013). Crossover picturebooks: A genre for all ages. Routledge.
12. Grenby, M. O., Grenby, M. O., & Immel, A. (Eds.). (2010). The Cambridge companion to children's literature. Cambridge University Press.
13. Miskec, J., & Wannamaker, A. (Eds.). (2016). The early reader in children's literature and culture: Theorizing books for beginning readers. Routledge.
14. Nikolajeva, M. (2009). Power, voice and subjectivity in literature for young readers. Routledge.
15. Lukens, R. J., Smith, J. J., & Coffel, C. M. (2018). Çocuk edebiyatına eleştirel bir bakış. (Çev. Cenk Pamay). İstanbul: Erdem Yayınları.
16. Lynch-Brown M. C., Tomlinson M. C. & Short G. K. (2013). Essentials of children's literature. Pearson.
17. Smolen, L. A., & Oswald, R. A. (Eds.). (2010). Multicultural literature and response: Affirming diverse voices. ABC-CLIO. 

Course outline weekly

WeeksTopics
Week 1Meeting and introduction to the course
Week 2Self-help books in children?s literature
Week 3Concepts of disability and special needs in children's books
Week 4Children?s books about special needs
Week 5Characteristics of stories describing the concept of special needs
Week 6Use of books in educational environment
Week 7Use of books in educational environment
Week 8Article presentations
Week 9Article presentations
Week 10Research proposal presentations
Week 11Field study
Week 12Field study
Week 13Field study
Week 14Field study
Week 15Preparation for final exam
Week 16Final Exam

Assesment methods

Course activitiesNumberPercentage
Attendance1610
Laboratory00
Application00
Field activities620
Specific practical training00
Assignments00
Presentation930
Project00
Seminar00
Midterms00
Final exam140
Total100
Percentage of semester activities contributing grade succes3160
Percentage of final exam contributing grade succes140
Total100

WORKLOAD AND ECTS CALCULATION

Activities Number Duration (hour) Total Work Load
Course Duration (x14) 14 3 42
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application000
Specific practical training000
Field activities6530
Study Hours Out of Class (Preliminary work, reinforcement, ect)16580
Presentation / Seminar Preparation914126
Project000
Homework assignment000
Midterms (Study duration)000
Final Exam (Study duration) 12222
Total Workload4649300

Matrix Of The Course Learning Outcomes Versus Program Outcomes

D.9. Key Learning OutcomesContrubition level*
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1. Develops and deepens the knowledge in the same or in a different field to the proficiency level based on Bachelor level qualifications.    X
2. Conceives the interdisciplinary interaction which early childhood education is related with    X
3. Systematically utilizes and evaluates the knowledge within the field of early childhood education.    X
4. Interprets the knowledge about the field by integrating the information gathered from different disciplines and formulate new knowledge.    X
5. Solves the problem faced related to the field of early childhood education by using various research methods.     X
6. Takes initiative in conducting studies in the field.. X   
7. Presents studies in early childhood care and education by providing support from latest research findings.    X
8. Evaluates knowledge and skills acquired at proficiency level in the field of early childhood education with a scientific approach..    X
9. Establishes effective professional communication with persons or organizations at national and international levels.X    
10. Assesses the recent developments in the field by supporting with both qualitative and quantitative data.    X

*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest