BASIC EDUCATION IN TURKEY: BACKGROUND REPORT

Information Technologies and Special Education Services

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11. "Special Education and Inclusive Education Enrollment: School and Class Data"

5. Special Education Services in Turkey

9. Special Education Projects

10. Special Education in Basic Education Program

4. The Ministry of National Education's GOALS in Turkey

8. "Special Education Statistics (2004/2005): Overview of Schools, Students, and Teachers"

3. MONE's Vision for Educational Connectivity and Innovation"

7. Other Special Education Services

2. Integration of Information Technologies (IT) into Education

6. The Groups Given Special Education Services

1. Information Technologies overview

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-Summary: Information technology in education in Turkey started in 1984 with the establishment of the Specialized Commission on Computer Education. Significant developments were made in computer-assisted education between 1990-1999, including the implementation of projects to expand computer use in schools. The Ministry of National Education also established the Information System to automate educational directorates. In-service training was provided to teachers to pioneer the use of information technology in education.

1. Information Technologies overview:

Highlights:

📚 E-exam project for Secondary Education Institutions Exam and Motor Vehicle Drivers Course Exam. 👩‍🦯 Efforts to develop an e-exam for visually impaired citizens. 🌐 Automation of Distance Education Services enables fast and secure online registration and study for students. 💻 Students can access course books online. 🏫 Integration of IT aims to enhance education at all levels.

-Summary: Integration of IT in education at all levels of the education system, including e-exams and online registration, is being implemented to ensure teachers and students utilize technology in every lesson.

Integration of Information Technologies (IT) into Education:

The MONE ADSL Connection Project aims to provide rapid and uninterrupted internet access to schools and computer laboratories. Three phases have been completed, with the remaining schools to be connected by October 2005. Education programs are being expanded to cover new schools and improve the integration of information technology in classrooms. The project also focuses on creating efficient educational environments through the integration of information technologies and establishing an educational portal for teachers to share experiences. Additionally, the Basic and Secondary Education Projects aim to enhance computer literacy, vocational education, and educational quality.

3. MONE's Vision for Educational Connectivity and Innovation"

📚 Student-centered curriculum with IT tools

💻 IT class and computers for students and teachers

👩‍🏫 Access to IT for students, teachers, directors, parents, and staff

🌐 Secure and fast internet connection for all schools

🏫 IT hardware and software for every school

The Ministry of National Education's GOALS in Turkey

-Summary: The Ministry of National Education in Turkey aims to integrate Information Technologies (IT) into the education system by providing hardware and software to schools, ensuring internet connectivity, and offering training for teachers and staff to use IT effectively.

🛠️ Technical support centers for schools

🌍 Bridging the digital divide

Special Education Services

Special education services are provided for visually impaired, hearing impaired, orthopedically disabled, mentally retarded, gifted and talented, and children with adjustment difficulties or speaking difficulties. Education is offered at various levels and schools, including regular schools and vocational high schools, with a focus on inclusive education and tailored support.

Summary:

Gifted and talented children

Severe mentally retarded children

Mentally retarded individuals

Ill or hospitalized children

Orthopedically disabled individuals

Hearing-impaired individuals

Visually impaired individuals

Groups Given Special Education Services

🧠 Mentally retarded adults

offered to disabled citizens at special education schools and public education centres

☀️ During summer vacation, vocational courses

includes vocational training at special education and vocational-technical institutions.

🎓 Non-formal education

provided for individuals unable to attend educational institutions due to physical, emotional, or social limitations

is given to children between 37-72 months, based on inclusive education and support plans.

🏫 Compulsory pre-school education

are provided by pedagogical identification and support from teachers.

🧒 Special education services for children under 36 months

attend "Business Training Centres" to acquire vocational skills suitable for their development

Other Special Education Services:

🏡 Education at home

👪 Parent education

Is a continuous service in special education, promoting active participation and contribution of parents

Table 26. Number of Schools, Students, and Teachers in Special Education (2004/2005)

• 76,237 individuals receive special education services,
• With 22,082 in special education schools,
• 50,355 in inclusive and special education classes,
• And 3,800 in special education primary schools.
• Additionally, 34,099 individuals receive rehabilitation services at public or private rehabilitation centers

1. 🏫 22,082 individuals are enrolled in special education schools. 2. 🤝 50,355 individuals benefit from inclusive and special education classes. 3. 🏢 3,800 individuals receive special education at primary schools. 4. 🔄 34,099 individuals receive rehabilitation services at rehab centers. 5. 💼 Special education services are affiliated with the General Directorate for Private Education. 6. 🏥 Rehabilitation services are affiliated with the Institution of Social Services and Child Protection (SHÇEK). 7. ✨ A total of 76,237 individuals benefit from special education and rehabilitation services

Table 27. Quantitative Developments in Special Education between the Years (2000-2005)

📚👩‍🏫Education Support

🏢Multiple Provinces

🌟Project on Talented Children

🗣️Project on Speaking Difficulties Education

👀Project on Visual Difficulties Education

📚Project on ADHD Education:

🎯Project on Autism Education

Special Education Projects

Summary:

Highlights:

1. 🚧 20 special education schools are being repaired. 2. 🏢 10 special education schools are getting additional facilities. 3. 📚 Instructional materials are being purchased. 4. 🎓 Staff training is being conducted.

20 special education schools are being repaired, 10 are getting additional facilities, instructional materials are being purchased, and staff training is taking place.

Special Education in Basic Education Program

Table 28. Number of Schools, Classes, and Students at Special Education Classes and Inclusive Education.

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🌈 Turkey recognizes the importance of addressing the educational needs of all children, including those with special needs

🌟 The decree law aims to provide inclusive education for individuals with special needs.

🏫 Special education covers various educational stages, including early childhood, preschool, primary, secondary, higher, and non-formal education.

📝 The decree law issued on 6 June 1997 focuses on equal opportunities and participation in education for individuals with special needs.

🔍 The General Directorate for Special Education, Guidance, and Counselling Services was established under Law No. 3797.

📚 The Ministry of National Education (MONE) oversees the education of children with special needs.

🎓 Special education services in Turkey started in 1889 and have seen significant advancements since 1950.

Summary:

Special education services in Turkey have been provided since 1889, with significant improvements made since 1950. The General Directorate for Special Education, Guidance, and Counselling Services, established by Law No. 3797, ensures equal opportunities and participation in education for individuals with special needs.

Highlights:

- 📖 A goal was set to educate 100,000 teachers on information technologies through distance education by 2005.

- 👩‍🏫 7,000 computer teacher counselors and 460 computer training teacher counselors received in-service training.

- 🎓 In-service training was provided to teachers to pioneer the use of information technology in education.

- 🌐 The Information System of the Ministry of National Education was established to automate educational directorates.

- 🏫 Projects were implemented to expand computer use in schools.

- 📚 Significant developments in computer-assisted education were made between 1990-1999.

- 💻 Information technology in education in Turkey began in 1984.

The highlights of Information technologies.

7. Gifted and talented children attend "Science and Art Centres" to develop their skills and interests outside regular school hours. 🎨

6. Severe mentally retarded children receive education at specialized "Education Application Schools" focused on self-care, basic life skills, and functional academic skills. 🎒

5. Mentally retarded individuals receive education at special education schools, with moderate mentally retarded children continuing their education at regular primary schools. 🏫

4. Children who are ill or hospitalized for a long time receive education services at primary schools within hospitals. 🏥

3. Orthopedically disabled individuals receive education and medical rehabilitation services at special education schools and vocational high schools. 🏥

2. Hearing-impaired individuals have the option to attend regular schools or vocational high schools without an exam. 🎓

1. Visually impaired individuals receive special education services at pre-school and primary education levels. 🌟

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