Faculty of Education · Special Education Teaching · Undergraduate
Course Objective
In this lesson game and game types will be given information. Teaching and different areas of improvement of basic play skills will
be supported, taking into account the development and learning characteristics of children in need of special education. Training
will be conducted to plan for the activities of children and to use music in children with special needs.
Course Content
Basic concepts Game and music definition of game and its importance Theoretical explanations of the game Game development
and characteristics of children Cognitive and social game development Game development and game features in children who need
special education Teaching through play in special education, use and adaptation of the game with children who need special
education
Course Learning Outcomes
- Knows the basic concepts of play and its effect on child development.
- Prepares the appropriate physical environment for play and music education.
- Prepares appropriate materials needed for game and music education.
- It informs the children in need of special education about the use and adaptation of the game in education.
Core Area Distribution
Teaching Methods
Assessment & Evaluation
ECTS / Workload
| Activity | Quantity | Duration (h) | Total Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Duration (Including Exam Week) | 16 | 2 | 32 |
| Out of Class Study Period | 7 | 3 | 21 |
| Midterm | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Assignment | 1 | 5 | 5 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Course Schedule
| Week | Subject | Preparation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introducing course content and resources | Access to related resource |
| 2 | The importance of game; historical and game theoretical approaches; Game development in children | Read weekly topic from related source |
| 3 | Game types and materials used in games | Read weekly topic from related source |
| 4 | The use and adaptation of play in the education of children in need of special education | Read weekly topic from related source |
| 5 | Game based instructional practices / activities | Read weekly topic from related source |
| 6 | Music features of students who need music education and special education | Read weekly topic from related source |
| 7 | The use and adaptation of music in the education of children in need of special education | Read weekly topic from related source |
| 8 | Midterm | Midterm |
| 9 | Music based instructional practices / activities | Read weekly topic from related source |
| 10 | Student presentations: Sample play and music applications | Read weekly topic from related source |
| 11 | Student presentations: Sample play and music applications | Read weekly topic from related source |
| 12 | Student presentations: Sample play and music applications | Read weekly topic from related source |
| 13 | Student presentations: Sample play and music applications | Read weekly topic from related source |
| 14 | Student presentations: Sample play and music applications | Read weekly topic from related source |
| 15 | An overview | Repeat of general topics |
| 16 | Final Exam | Final Exam |