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1. General Information

Program in Special Education Teacher Training under this deaprtment, offers compulsory content knowledge, vocational knowledge of special education, liberal education and practice classes.

The purpose of the programme is to train teachers equipped with theoretical and practical knowledge and skills, with the aim of enabling the individuals with special needs, be independent like other individuals, and become active and productive in social life.

2016-2017 Academic Year Student Placement Scores

Department	Score Type	Quota	Base	Peak
Special Education Teacher Training	TS-1	103	416,42230	447,95046

2. Qualification Awarded

The graduates that successfully completed the programme with established qualifications are awarded Bachelor’s Degree in teaching profession.

3. Level of Qualification

First Cycle

4. Specific Admission Requirements

The general admission criteria apply to both Turkish and International students to start the programme.

5. Recognition of Prior Learning

Acknowledging the prior formal learning in Turkish Higher Education Institutions, undergraduate transfers, external transfers and internal transfers are carried out according to “THE REGULATION ABOUT TRANSFER, MINOR, DOUBLE MAJOR AND CREDIT TRANSFER BETWEEN INSTITUTIONS IN ASSOCIATE AND UNDERGRADUATE LEVEL IN HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS” determined by Higher Education Council.

At the beginning of each academic term, an exemption exam is held for some computer and, foreign language courses that can be acknowledged within the context of certificate or experience based learning outside the formal education institutions in Turkey. The students who pass this exam are exempt from these courses in the program.

6. Qualification Requirements and Regulations

The students should be successful in all the courses; the students should not have FF, DZ, or YZ grades. In this program, the student should have at least 240/120 ECTS credits and the general grade point average should be at least 2,00 out of 4,00.

7. Profile of the Program

The aim of the programme is to train teachers;

· Who developed himself/herself in the fields of communication and social skills;

· Who are capable of adopting and adapting teaching programmes;

· Who can cooperate with the school, family and the other institutions,

· Who are specialist in the subject of behavior management

· Who follows professional developments.

8. Program Outcomes

NO	PROGRAM OUTCOMES	3	2	1
1	Defines concepts, terminology, methods, techniques, principles and theory related to special education.	X
2	Evaluates student levels before starting instruction, and shares the results with parents and administrators; prepares and utilizes individualized education plan and transition plan.			X
3	Uses knowledge and skills about the field within the legal and ethical rules in their professions and daily life.		X
4	Provides support to individuals with special needs and their families by using basic level (European Computer Operating License Advance Level) information technologies for instruction and research.			X
5	Develops solutions and recommendations in case of unexpected situations during practices in special education and teaching professions.		X
6	Uses learning how to learn, self-regulation, critical thinking, and creative thinking skills.			X
7	Examines scientific products about special education and teaching, creates new products.		X
8	Manifests positive attitudes and behaviors towards lifelong learning and participates seminars, conferences, workshops etc.			X
9	Follows new developments about special education and teaching profession, and works in cooperation with colleagues.			X
10	Uses basic level (European Language Portfolio B1 General Level) foreign language to reach information regarding the field.			X
11	Prepares, administers and leads plans and project developed during special education activities based on characteristics of students’ socio-cultural and economic environment.		X
12	Describes the family education and guidance.			X
13	Uses effective communication skills for collaborative work with individuals with special needs, their families and other professionals.			X
14	Uses obtained knowledge and skills in order to get students with special needs gained communication and social skills, and increase their social acceptance.			X
15	Be conscious of issues regarding universality of social rights, social justice, quality culture, protection of cultural values, environment protection and work health and security; and utilizes those values in their professions and daily life.		X
16	Provides necessary accommodations according to students’ all characteristics (additional disability, health problem etc.) and their needs.			X
17	Understands the process for applied behavior analysis.			X
18	Analyzes the preparation process for independent living of individuals with special needs.			X
19	Plans and implements the teaching process for students with special needs according to individual characteristics.			X
20	Uses art, play, and sport activities in the process of teaching.			X

9. Occupational Profiles of Graduates

The students completing the program have the opportunity to serve in public and private schools that are under Turkish Ministry of National Education, and in private special education and rehabilitation centers.

10. Access to Further Studies

Upon successful completion of an undergraduate degree, the candidates can study in graduate programs of their field or any related field on the condition that they have an eligible score from ALES or an equivalent exam and also have sufficient knowledge of a foreign language.

11. Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading

The assessment and evaluation administered for each course is described in detail in “Course Information Form”.

12. Graduation Requirements

Graduation requirements are stated in “Proficiency Rules and Requirements” section.

13. Mode of Study (Full-Time, Part-Time, E-Learning)

Full-time

14. Address and Contact Details (Department/Program Director or Equivalent Deputies and Erasmus Coordinator)

SPECIAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
Chair	Assoc. Prof. Nevin GÜNER YILDIZ	ESOGU Faculty of Education	1662
Erasmus Coordinator	Assoc. Prof. Macid Ayhan MELEKOĞLU	ESOGU Faculty of Education	1628

15. Department/Program Facilities

	TITLES
	Prof.	Assoc. Prof.	Asst. Prof.	Res. Asst	Instr.	TOTAL
Special Education Department		2	2	8	1	13
- Education of Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities - Education of Individuals with Hearing Impairments - Education of Individuals with Visual Impairments - Education of Gifted Individuals	- - - -	2 - - -	2 - - -	6 1 - 1	1 - - -	11 1 - 1

Education Fields	Number	Capacity (Student)	Total Area (m2)
Undergraduate Classroom (Large)	3	30x3=90	76
Undergraduate Classroom (Small)	12	24X3=72	72
Graduate Classroom (Small)	2	20	50

16. Academic Staff

SPECIAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
Assoc. Prof. Nevin GÜNER YILDIZ	ESOGU Faculty of Education
Assoc. Prof. Macid Ayhan MELEKOĞLU	ESOGU Faculty of Education
Asst. Prof. Mine SÖNMEZ	ESOGU Faculty of Education
Asst. Prof. Derya GENÇ TOSUN	ESOGU Faculty of Education
Instr. Dr. Meral MELEKOĞLU	ESOGU Faculty of Education
Res. Asst. Ayşe TUNÇ PAFTALI	ESOGU Faculty of Education
Res. Asst. Özge Sultan BALIKÇI	ESOGU Faculty of Education
Res. Asst. Tüncay TUTUK	ESOGU Faculty of Education
Res. Asst. Erman KAYIŞDAĞ	ESOGU Faculty of Education
Res. Asst. Büşra YILMAZ (continues graduate education for Bülent Ecevit University)	ESOGU Faculty of Education
Res. Asst. Turgut BAHÇALI (continues graduate education for ESOGÜ)	Anadolu University Faculty of Education
Res. Asst. Esra ÇATTIK (continues graduate education for ESOGÜ)	Anadolu University Faculty of Education
Res. Asst. Gözde TOMRİS (continues graduate education for ESOGÜ)	Anadolu University Faculty of Education

17. Objectives & Learning Outcomes (T.Y.Y.Ç)

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Eskişehir Osmangazi University

Special Education Department (2007)