Description of Individual Course Units
Course Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleType of Course UnitYear of StudySemesterNumber of ECTS Credits
PDR4052016335Learning DisabilitiesCompulsory475
Level of Course Unit
First Cycle
Objectives of the Course
The goal of course is to analysis the theoretical approach of learning disabilities.
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1Explains the general characteristics of learning disabilities.
2Explains the behavioral characteristics.
3Explains the educational characteristics
4Explains the professional characteristics.
5Explains the theoretical approaches of learning disabilities.
Mode of Delivery
Formal Education
Prerequisites and co-requisities
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Course Contents
Definitions of learning disabilities and attention deficit disorder with hyperactivity Theoretical approaches of learning disabilities and trainings Assessment of neurologic and neuropsychological aspects (learning disabilities)
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTheoreticalPracticeLaboratory
1Definitions of learning disabilities
2Types of learning disabilities.
3Educational strategies and systems
4Educational strategies and systems
5Visual perception and learning
6Audial perception and learning
7The emotional needs of children
8Remedy programs
9Remedy programs
10Remedy programs
11Remedy programs
12Remedy programs
13Remedy programs
14Remedy programs
15Remedy programs
Recommended or Required Reading
Fischer, R. (2001). Aptal çocuk yoktur öğrenme bozuklukları nasıl oluşur ve nasıl yardımcı olabilirsiniz? Çev. Emel Özdemir. İstanbul: Özgür Yayıncılık / Eğitim Dizisi. Lavoie, R. (2005). It?s so much work to be your friend: Helping the child with learning disabilities find social success. New York: Touchstone Books. Mather, N., & Goldstein, S. (2001). Learning disabilities and Challenging Behaviors. A guide to intervention and classroom management. Baltimore: Paul H. Brooks Publishing Co. Mc. Whirter, J. ve Voltan Acar, N. (2000). Çocuk ve Ergenle İletişim. Ankara: US-A yayınları. National Joint Committee on Learning Disabilities (2001). Collective perspectives on issues affecting learning disabilities: Position papers, statements, and reports. Austin, TX: Pro-Ed, Inc. Silver, L. (2006). The misunderstood child, (4th Ed.): Understanding and coping with your child?s learning disabilities. New York: Three Rivers Press.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods and Criteria
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End Of Term (or Year) Learning ActivitiesQuantityWeight
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Yarıyıl (Yıl) İçi Etkinlikleri40
Yarıyıl (Yıl) Sonu Etkinlikleri60
SUM100
Language of Instruction
Work Placement(s)
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesNumberTime (hours)Total Work Load (hours)
Midterm Examination133
Final Examination122
Attending Lectures14228
Case Study10550
Self Study14570
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)153
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