1	Discussing the course, its scope, operation and requirements. Understanding and explaining basic terms related to special education (impairment, disability, handicap/disability, etc.)
2	What is special education? What are the aims and principles of special education? History of special education. Who does it cover? Who is a child with special needs?
3	What are the reasons for needing special education? What is inclusion a) principles of inclusion b)History of inclusion and legal regulations in the world c)History of inclusion and legal regulations in Türkiye
4	Where is special education applied? Individualized education program: elements of the program (goals and content, teaching processes and evaluation)
5	How is diagnosis made in special education?
6	Characteristics and education of mentally retarded children.
7	Characteristics and education of children with learning disabilities and attention deficit and hyperactivity.
8	Education of children with visual and hearing impairments
9	MIDTERM EXAM
10	Characteristics and education of children with communication disabilities
11	Children with pervasive developmental disorder and their education
12	Characteristics and education of children with emotional and behavioral disorders
13	Characteristics and education of gifted and talented children.
14	Families with children who develop differently

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