DKT723 - CUR. RES. & AP. of READING DIS. IN THE FI. of SLT

Course Name Code Semester Theory
(hours/week)
Application
(hours/week)
Credit ECTS
CUR. RES. & AP. of READING DIS. IN THE FI. of SLT DKT723 2nd Semester 4 0 4 10
Prequisites-
Course languageTurkish
Course typeElective 
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-Face 
Learning and teaching strategiesLecture
Discussion
Case Study
Other: Video Clips, Evidence-Based Practices  
Instructor (s)Assist. Prof. M. ÇiÄŸdem Kirazlı, PhD  
Course objectiveUnderstanding current theories and approaches to the etiology of reading disorders, evidence-based researches, assessment and treatment approaches in reading disorders  
Learning outcomes
  1. Gaining information about language based learning disorders, reading disorders, assessment and intervention methods in reading disorders, formal assessment approaches, informal assessment approaches. Investigating the current researches and approaches in reading disorders and examining the evidence based practices
  2. Understanding the Role of Evidence-Based Research on Reading Disability.
  3. Understanding the Role of Evidence-Based Research on Reading Disability.
  4. Obtaining Information About Current Clinical Approaches Related to Reading Disability.
Course ContentEtiology in reading disorders, assessment, diagnosis and therapy approaches in reading disorders
Current research and approaches
Evidence based practices 
References1)Goldsworthy, C. (2003). Developmental Reading Disabilities: A Language Based Treatment Approach.Clinical Competence Series. Second Edition. Delmar Learning.
2) Jennings, J., Caldwell, J., Lerner, J. and Richek, M. (2006). Reading problems. Boston: Pearson/Allyn and Bacon.
3) Paul, R. and Norbury, C. (2012). Language disorders from infancy through adolescence. St. Louis, Miss.: Elsevier. 

Course outline weekly

WeeksTopics
Week 1General Information About the Course
Week 2Reading Ability and Reading Disorders: Description, Current Theories
Week 3Reading Ability and Reading Disorders: Description, Current Theories
Week 4Current Researches And Approaches In The Evaluation Of Reading Disorders
Week 5Current Researches And Approaches In The Evaluation Of Reading Disorders
Week 6Current Researches And Approaches In The Evaluation Of Reading Disorders
Week 7Recent Literature Review in Reading Disorders, Research Proposals
Week 8Reading Disability and Comorbidity Problems
Week 9Current research and approaches in intervention of reading disorders
Week 10Current research and approaches in intervention of reading disorders
Week 11Current research and approaches in intervention of reading disorders
Week 12Current research and approaches in intervention of reading disorders
Week 13Family and School Collaboration in Reading Disorders
Week 14Discussion
Week 15Exam preparation
Week 16Research Presentations

Assesment methods

Course activitiesNumberPercentage
Attendance1410
Laboratory00
Application00
Field activities00
Specific practical training00
Assignments120
Presentation320
Project150
Seminar00
Midterms00
Final exam00
Total100
Percentage of semester activities contributing grade succes0100
Percentage of final exam contributing grade succes00
Total100

WORKLOAD AND ECTS CALCULATION

Activities Number Duration (hour) Total Work Load
Course Duration (x14) 14 4 56
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application000
Specific practical training000
Field activities000
Study Hours Out of Class (Preliminary work, reinforcement, ect)1410140
Presentation / Seminar Preparation32060
Project13030
Homework assignment11414
Midterms (Study duration)000
Final Exam (Study duration) 000
Total Workload3378300

Matrix Of The Course Learning Outcomes Versus Program Outcomes

D.9. Key Learning OutcomesContrubition level*
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1. Observes theoretical, clinical and scientific events, and advances in speech language therapy rehabilitation and assessment techniques, utilizes deeply and systematically obtained information on vocational and academic studies.     X
2. Uses theoretical and practical concepts in Speech and Language Therapy. Uses the multidisciplinary knowledge of problem-solving, clinical decision-making, research planning, and implementation.    X
3. Provides research design, participates in projects, interprets research results using statistical methods, makes reports, and presents them at scientific meetings or publishes the report.    X
4. Makes necessary cooperation by considering ethical values in teamwork for field-related research.  X  
5. Works multidisciplinary, communicates efficiently at national and international platforms by using at least one foreign language and reflects personal skills and responsibilities to teamwork.   X 
6. Defines learning needs and goals, has life-long learning and contributes professional education and introduction.   X 
7. Contributes to public health and health policies, raises awareness of people, families and society about education, preventive and rehabilitative approaches.  X  
8. By adopting self-improvement, literacy and life-long learning, take active role in progression, development and presentation of this field, presents professional skills at international platforms.    X 
9. Participates actively in public health development programs to determine practices that improve life quality.   X 
10. Take active role in progression, development and presentation of Speech and Language Therapy.  X  

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