Week |
Subject |
Related Preparation |
1) |
Orientation |
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2) |
AT Overview: Laws and Continuum
Role of AT in the Classroom
Definition of AT, areas of application identified, overview of the AT Act of 2004 |
Ch. 1 pp.2-20 (Beard, Carpenter & Johnston) |
3) |
Universal Design (UD)
Accessibility
Universal Design for Learning (UDL) |
Ch. 1 pp. xi-11 (CEC) |
4) |
Content Area AT & UDL
UD & UDL Relationship |
Ch. 3 pp.21-40 (CEC)
Ch. 4 pp.41-50 (CEC) |
5) |
AT Evaluation
Exploration of major tools and frameworks used in AT assessments |
Ch. 3 pp. 32-51 (Beard, Carpenter & Johnston) |
6) |
IEP
Present Levels of Academic Achievement & Functional Performance; Goals & Objectives |
Standards-Based IEPs Goal Development http://ilearning.esc20.net |
7) |
AT & Autism |
The Horse Boy: Film & Discussion |
8) |
AT for the Young Child
Discuss and demonstrate “low tech” assistive technology solutions
Using Microsoft Office in Inclusion
Computer Output Considerations
Identification of screen and speech output methods
Options and positioning considerations for the computer screen |
Ch. 4 pp. 52-69 (Beard, Carpenter & Johnston) |
9) |
AT for High Incidence Disabilities
Authoring Tools for Writing
Authoring Tools for Keyboard Alternatives
Authoring Tools for Mouse Alternatives
Explore visual learning to organize information
Explore picture communication symbols
Explore text to voice software |
Ch. 5 pp. 70-85 (Beard, Carpenter & Johnston) |
10) |
AT: Positioning & Mobility
AT Device Exhibition – Guest Speaker |
Ch. 6 pp. 86-101 (Beard, Carpenter & Johnston) |
11) |
AT for Communication
Introduction to Augmentative Communication
Switches, battery interrupters and toys
Talking photo albums and frames |
Ch. 7 pp. 102-122 (Beard, Carpenter & Johnston) |
12) |
AT: Sensory Impairments
Assistive Technology for Communication
Technology for alternative and augmentative communication
Low/High-tech solutions for children with disabilities |
Ch. 8 pp. 124-149 (Beard, Carpenter & Johnston) |
13) |
AT for Distance Learning
Web Accessibility |
Ch. 10 pp. 172-186 (Beard, Carpenter & Johnston) |
14) |
AT Observation Presentations |
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Program Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
1) |
To learn and compare major sociology perspectives, both classical and contemporary, and apply all of them to analysis of social conditions. |
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2) |
To be able to identify the basic methodological approaches in building sociological and anthropological knowledge at local and global levels |
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3) |
To be able to use theoretical and applied knowledge acquired in the fields of statistics in social sciences. |
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4) |
To have a basic knowledge of other disciplines (including psychology, history, political science, communication studies and literature) that can contribute to sociology and to be able to make use of this knowledge in analyzing sociological processes |
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5) |
To have a knowledge and practice of scientific and ethical principles in collecting, interpreting and publishing sociological data also develop ability how to share this data with experts and lay people, using effective communication skills |
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6) |
To develop competence in analyzing and publishing sociological knowledge by using computer software for quantitative and qualitative analysis; and develop an attitute for learning new techniques in these fields. |
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7) |
To identify and to have a knowledge of the theories related to urban and rural sociology and demography, and political sociology, sociology of gender, sociology of body, visual sociology, sociology of work, sociology of religion, sociology of knowledge and sociology of crime. |
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8) |
To have knowledge of how sociology is positioned as a scientific discipline from a philosophical and historical perspective |
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9) |
To have the awareness of social issues in Turkish society, to develop critical perspective in analysing these issues and to have a knowledge of the works of Turkish sociologists and to be able to transfer this knowledge |
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10) |
To have the awareness of social issues and global societal processes and to apply sociological analysis to development and social responsibility projects |
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11) |
To have the ability to define a research question, design a research project and complete a written report for various fields of sociology, either as an individual or as a team member. |
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12) |
To be able to transfer the knowledge gained in the areas of sociology to the level of secondary school. |
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