ODP650 - CLASSROOM ACOUSTICS and ASSISSTIVE LISTENING DEVIC

Course Name Code Semester Theory
(hours/week)
Application
(hours/week)
Credit ECTS
CLASSROOM ACOUSTICS and ASSISSTIVE LISTENING DEVIC ODP650 2nd Semester 2 2 3 7
PrequisitesNone
Course languageTurkish
Course typeElective 
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-Face 
Learning and teaching strategiesLecture
Discussion
Question and Answer
Drill and Practice
Case Study
 
Instructor (s)Prof. Esra Yücel  
Course objectiveThis course is aimed to provide knowedge about classroom acoustics, basic principals in acoustic, assistive listening devices and practices.  
Learning outcomes
  1. The student will 1. Describe classroom acoustics. 2. Know basic principals of classroom acoustics. 3. Describe assistive listening devices. 4. Comprehend assistive listening devices practices.
Course ContentIn this course will provide classroom acoustics and its principals; also assistive listening devices
 
References1. Hänsler E., Schmidt G. Topics in Acoustic Echo and Noise Control Selected Methods for the Cancellation of Acoustical Echoes, the Reduction of Background Noise, and Speech Processing. SpringerLink (Online service).
2. Tyler RS, Schum DJ. Assistive devices for persons with hearing impairment. Boston : Allyn and Bacon, 1995.

 

Course outline weekly

WeeksTopics
Week 1Hearing technologies
Week 2Acoustic
Week 3Classroom acoustic
Week 4Environmental planning for effective listening
Week 5Legal obligations and responsibilities of teachers
Week 6Midterm
Week 7The importance of classroom acoustics for hearing impaired students
Week 8Assistive listeining devices
Week 9FM and infrared devices
Week 10Additional Technologies
Week 11Midterm
Week 12The challenging situations for hearing impaired students
Week 13Environmental planning for hearing impaired students
Week 14Case studies
Week 15
Week 16Final exam

Assesment methods

Course activitiesNumberPercentage
Attendance1410
Laboratory00
Application1420
Field activities00
Specific practical training00
Assignments00
Presentation00
Project00
Seminar00
Midterms120
Final exam150
Total100
Percentage of semester activities contributing grade succes060
Percentage of final exam contributing grade succes040
Total100

WORKLOAD AND ECTS CALCULATION

Activities Number Duration (hour) Total Work Load
Course Duration (x14) 14 2 28
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application14228
Specific practical training000
Field activities000
Study Hours Out of Class (Preliminary work, reinforcement, ect)14570
Presentation / Seminar Preparation000
Project2714
Homework assignment000
Midterms (Study duration)13030
Final Exam (Study duration) 14040
Total Workload4686210

Matrix Of The Course Learning Outcomes Versus Program Outcomes

D.9. Key Learning OutcomesContrubition level*
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1. They could follow theoretical and clinical scientific developments in basic diagnostic, evaluation and rehabilitation techniques specific to the field of audiology. They also could use systematic information specific to different areas of audiology in the field of vocational and academic work.    X 
2. They could use theoretical and applied concepts and principles in the field of audiology in clinical problem solving and decision making.X    
3. They could plans and conduct scientific research independently and / or as teamwork on issues related to the field of audiology, and uses the necessary software and equipment correctlyX    
4. They follow the ethical rules for audiology related research and applicationsX    
5. As a team member, they could work as interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary with practitioners, caregivers and other stakeholders. They gin the individual skills and responsibilities for student supervision and supervision in the field and clinic. As an Audiologist, they understand, recognize and carry out his professional role and responsibilities.  X  
6. They develop behaviours in accordance with lifelong learning principles in the development of the professional services of audiology to meet social expectations and needs. It contributes to quality improvement, vocational education and promotion programsX    
7. They contribute to community health and health policies within the framework of national values and country facts; and they raise awareness about individual, family and society about education, preventive and rehabilitative approaches.    X
8. They have embraced personal development, information literacy and lifelong learning; plays an active role in the development of educational and promotion programs related to the field, and also exhibits its professional behaviour at international level.X    
9. They could write report on researches and studies he / she has done in the field of audiology; publish their work in nationally and / or internationally recognized journals; communicate verbally with national and international scientists, and present their work at scientific meetings.   X 
10. They take an active role in the development, progress and introduction of the science of audiology.X    

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