ERG700-01 - SPECIAL ISSUES

Course Name Code Semester Theory
(hours/week)		 Application
(hours/week)		 Credit ECTS
SPECIAL ISSUES ERG700-01 5th Semester 5 0 0 30
Prequisitesnone
Course languageTurkish
Course typeMust 
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-Face 
Learning and teaching strategiesDiscussion
Question and Answer
Preparing and/or Presenting Reports
Drill and Practice
Case Study
Problem Solving
Brain Storming
Project Design/Management
 
Instructor (s)Mine Uyanık PhD Prof., Gonca Bumin PhD Prof., Esra Akı PhD Prof., Gamze Ekici ÇaÄŸlar PhD Prof., ÇiÄŸdem ÖKSÃœZ PhD Prof., Meral Huri PhD Assoc Prof., Onur AltuntaÅŸ PhD Assoc Prof., Sedef Åžahin PhD Assoc Prof., Gökçen Akyürek PhD Assoc Prof., Hatice AbaoÄŸlu PhD Asst. Prof., Orkun Aran PhD Asst. Prof. 
Course objectiveThe purpose of this lecture is to plan a doctoral thesis in occupational therapy about new and 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. Analyse literature on occupational therapy and rehabilitation critically at an advanced level
  2. Research and present a current subject independently
  3. Develops research hypothesis independently and defines methods
  4. Collects research data independently
  5. Analyse data with an appropriate statistical methods
  6. Interprets and discusses findings in the supervision of the mentor
  7. Develops the ability to write research reports as a thesis
Course ContentReview and discussion of literature
Developing research hypothesis
Data collection and analyse
Reporting
Completing thesis results 
ReferencesKielhofner 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
Week 2Inform about thesis
Week 3Collecting literature data about the topic
Week 4Collecting literature data about the topic
Week 5Collecting literature data about the topic
Week 6Collecting literature data about the topic
Week 7Collecting literature data about the topic
Week 8Determine research topic, proposes and hypothesis
Week 9Determine research topic, proposes and hypothesis
Week 10Determine research topic, proposes and hypothesis
Week 11Determine research topic, proposes and hypothesis
Week 12Collecting research data
Week 13Collecting research data
Week 14Statistical analysis
Week 15Statistical analysis
Week 16Interpreting results and writing thesis

Assesment methods

Course activitiesNumberPercentage
Attendance00
Laboratory00
Application00
Field activities00
Specific practical training00
Assignments00
Presentation00
Project0100
Seminar00
Midterms00
Final exam00
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 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. Plays an active role in developing new methods and models in occupational therapy, adapts international knowledge to our country, and designs approaches that facilitate daily life.    X
2. Conducts independent, evidence-based research in the field of occupational therapy, analyzes results, presents, discusses, publishes, and contributes to new knowledge creation.    X
3. Participates as a researcher and executor in national and international projects, conducting interdisciplinary research.    X
4. Works ethically with colleagues, other rehabilitation professionals, and related occupational groups, assuming leadership and managerial roles.    X
5. Develops and implements policies that enhance the rights of marginalized individuals and communities to participate in activities and fulfill societal roles.    X
6. Adheres to research ethics while acquiring lifelong learning and teaching skills and attitudes.    X
7. Engages in interdisciplinary work, integrating knowledge from various scientific fields to develop interprofessional learning behaviors.    X
8. Researches to enhance the quality of supervisory, advisory, managerial, and observational roles related to occupational therapy services.    X
9. Uses information technology and foreign language skills for collaboration and information sharing with stakeholders    X
10. Analyzes community needs based on cultural variability and leads the creation of new areas to enhance participation.    X

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