DKT625 - CHILDHOOD STUTTERING and INTERVENTION APPROACHES

Course Name Code Semester Theory
(hours/week)
Application
(hours/week)
Credit ECTS
CHILDHOOD STUTTERING and INTERVENTION APPROACHES DKT625 1st Semester 2 4 4 8
PrequisitesNone
Course languageTurkish
Course typeElective 
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-Face 
Learning and teaching strategiesLecture
Discussion
Case Study
Other: video clips, evidence based applications  
Instructor (s)Assoc. Prof. MaviÅŸ Emel KULAK KAYIKCI, PhD 
Course objectiveThe purpose of this course is to develop a theoretical and practical understanding of childhood stuttering, its theories; distinguishing dysfluent speech, evaluation of childhood stuttering, treatment approaches and intervention methods 
Learning outcomes
  1. 1 Evaluate and describe childhood stuttering findings and related seconder behaviours 2 Describe theories and etiologies of stuttering 3 Make decisions for proper therapy approaches 4 Embrace the point of view of the family
Course ContentStuttering theories
Evaluation, diagnosis and therapy approaches in childhood stuttering
How to approach to family and working with family
 
References1. Conture, E. Stuttering: its nature, diagnosis, treatment, 2001 Ally&Bacon
2. Guitar B. Treatment of Stuttering, 2010, Wolters&Kluwer
3. Guitar, B. Stuttering: An integrated approach to its nature and treatment, 2013, Lippincott Williams& Wilkins
4. Online databases ? related manuscripts 

Course outline weekly

WeeksTopics
Week 1Dysfluent speech, stuttering and its theories
Week 2Stuttering risk factors and current approaches
Week 3Evaluation of childhood stuttering
Week 4Diagnostic report writing
Week 5Case discussion
Week 6Early childhood stuttering therapies
Week 7Early childhood stuttering therapies
Week 8Case discussion
Week 9School age child stuttering therapies
Week 10School age child stuttering therapies
Week 11Report writing
Week 12Case discussion
Week 13Research and clinical applications
Week 14Discussion of case reports
Week 15Exam Preparation
Week 16Final exam

Assesment methods

Course activitiesNumberPercentage
Attendance145
Laboratory00
Application1410
Field activities00
Specific practical training00
Assignments215
Presentation310
Project00
Seminar00
Midterms110
Final exam150
Total100
Percentage of semester activities contributing grade succes050
Percentage of final exam contributing grade succes050
Total100

WORKLOAD AND ECTS CALCULATION

Activities Number Duration (hour) Total Work Load
Course Duration (x14) 14 2 28
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application14456
Specific practical training000
Field activities000
Study Hours Out of Class (Preliminary work, reinforcement, ect)14456
Presentation / Seminar Preparation32060
Project000
Homework assignment21020
Midterms (Study duration)12020
Final Exam (Study duration) 000
Total Workload4860240

Matrix Of The Course Learning Outcomes Versus Program Outcomes

D.9. Key Learning OutcomesContrubition level*
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1. Analyzes and uses the knowledge reached in the field of Speech and Language Therapy for differential diagnosis, intervention and planning therapy programs.     X
2. Follows theoretical and clinical developments of evaluation and rehabilitation techniques which are spesific in Speech and Language Therapy field. Uses the deep, systematic knowledge and technological equipment specific to the field in different areas of professional and academic work.     X
3. Uses theoritical and practical concepts in the field of Speech and Language Therapy. Uses the knowledge from different disciplines in problem solving, clinical decision making, planning and execution of researches.     X
4. Makes a research design, takes part in projects, interprets the results of the research by using appropriate statistical methods, writes the report and present it in scientific meetings or publishes the report.   X  
5. Makes necessary cooperation by considering ethical values within the team for the researches related to the field.    X 
6. Plans national and international researches using at least one foreign language. X   
7. Defines learning needs and goals independently, has life long learning and contributes professional education and introduction.    X
8. Produces project to designate public health and health policies, makes researches and raise public awareness about education, preventive and rehabilitative approaches.    X
9. Take active role in progression, development and presentation of Speech and Language Therapy science.     X

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