ERG600-02 - SPECIAL ISSUES

Course Name Code Semester Theory
(hours/week)		 Application
(hours/week)		 Credit ECTS
SPECIAL ISSUES ERG600-02 4th Semester 4 0 0 30
PrequisitesNone
Course languageTurkish
Course typeMust 
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-Face 
Learning and teaching strategiesObservation
Preparing and/or Presenting Reports
Experiment
Drill and Practice
Case Study
Problem Solving
Brain Storming
 
Instructor (s)Mine Uyanık PhD Prof., Gonca Bumin PhD Prof., Esra Akı PhD Prof.,Gamze Ekici ÇaÄŸlar PhD Prof., ÇiÄŸdem Öksüz PhD Prof., Meral Huri PhD. Assoc. Prof., , Sedef Åžahin, PhD. Assoc. Prof., Gökçen Akyürek PhD. Assoc. Prof., Onur AltuntaÅŸ, PhD , Assoc. Prof., Hatice AbaoÄŸlu PhD , Assoc. Prof.,, Orkun Tahir Aran PhD , Assoc. Prof., 
Course objectivePropose of this lecture is to plan a thesis in occupational therapy about specialised subjects under the supervision of an advisor, develop a research hypothesis, application of the research, statistical analysis and writing of research findings as a thesis.  
Learning outcomes
  1. Defines the importance of independent research in professional development
  2. Develops advanced analysing, reviewing and researching ability in a view of critical way about occupational therapy and rehabilitation
  3. Develops research hypothesis independently and defines methods
  4. Collects research data independently
  5. Analyse data with appropriate statistical methods
  6. Interprets and discusses findings under the supervision of the advisor
  7. Develops the ability to write research reports as a thesis
Course ContentReview of literature
Data collection and analyse
Reporting
Completing of thesis results 
ReferencesTextbooks/References/Materials Kielhofner G. Research in Occupational Therapy, Methods of Inquiry for Enhancing Practice, Davis Company, 2006.
Law, M., Baum, C. & Dunn, W. (2005). Measuring Occupational Performance : Supporting Best Practice in Occupational Therapy. 2nd ed. Thorofare, NJ: SLACK Inc. 

Course outline weekly

WeeksTopics
Week 1Inform about thesis study
Week 2Collecting literature data
Week 3Collecting literature data
Week 4Determining research topic, proposes and hypothesis
Week 5Collecting research data
Week 6Collecting research data
Week 7Collecting research data
Week 8Collecting research data
Week 9Collecting research data
Week 10Collecting research data
Week 11Statistical analysis
Week 12Statistical analysis
Week 13Interpreting results and writing thesis
Week 14Interpreting results and writing thesis
Week 15Interpreting results and writing thesis
Week 16Interpreting results and writing thesis

Assesment methods

Course activitiesNumberPercentage
Attendance140
Laboratory00
Application00
Field activities00
Specific practical training00
Assignments00
Presentation00
Project1100
Seminar00
Midterms00
Final exam00
Total100
Percentage of semester activities contributing grade succes00
Percentage of final exam contributing grade succes1100
Total100

WORKLOAD AND ECTS CALCULATION

Activities Number Duration (hour) Total Work Load
Course Duration (x14) 14 5 70
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application1450700
Specific practical training000
Field activities000
Study Hours Out of Class (Preliminary work, reinforcement, ect)10550
Presentation / Seminar Preparation21020
Project16060
Homework assignment000
Midterms (Study duration)000
Final Exam (Study duration) 000
Total Workload41130900

Matrix Of The Course Learning Outcomes Versus Program Outcomes

D.9. Key Learning OutcomesContrubition level*
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1. Acquires advanced evidence-based knowledge in occupational therapy, enhancing health and life quality holistically.    X
2. Understands occupational therapy's approaches, thinks independently in health and rehabilitation, identifies research needs, and develops projects with various methods.    X
3. Comprehends occupational therapy's dynamic nature, becoming skilled as an educator, manager, and researcher using technology and languages.    X
4. Adheres to occupational therapy's ethical standards and professional independence.    X
5. Engages in interdisciplinary work, supervises students in clinical settings, and manages roles within occupational therapy.    X
6. Develops services to meet community needs while adhering to lifelong learning and teaching principles.    X
7. Critically evaluates knowledge on rehabilitation models, enhances collaboration across disciplines, and promotes the profession.    X
8. Develops policies supporting societal participation of marginalized groups like street children, immigrants, and the homeless.    X
9. Analyzes the impact of social, cultural, and economic factors on societal participation and organizes health-improving educational activities.    X
10. Gains deep knowledge of occupational therapy's dimensions, critically assesses field information, and proposes creative solutions.    X

*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest