DKT736 - CUR. RES. & AP. IN CHILDHOOD APRAXIA of SPEECH

Course Name Code Semester Theory
(hours/week)
Application
(hours/week)
Credit ECTS
CUR. RES. & AP. IN CHILDHOOD APRAXIA of SPEECH DKT736 3rd 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)Assoc.Prof. ESRA Ă–ZCEBE, PhD  
Course objectiveUnderstanding current theories and approaches to the etiology of childhood apraxia of speech, evaluation of CAS, treatment approaches and intervention methods 
Learning outcomes
  1. 1) The skills to formulate answerable clinical questions, and search for relevant sources of information, 2) The skills to critically appraise published research, 3) An understanding of the importance and role of research evidence in the clinical reasoning process, 4) A basic understanding of how to conduct clinically relevant and feasible research
Course ContentEtiology in childhood apraxia of speech, assessment, diagnosis and therapy approaches in childhood apraxia of speech
Current research and approaches
Evidence based practices
 
References1)Fish, M. (2015). Here's how to treat childhood apraxia of speech. Plural Publishing.
2)Marshalla, P. and Marshalla, P. (2007). Becoming verbal with childhood Apraxia. Kirkland, WA: Marshalla Speech and Language.
3)Lindsay, L. (2012). Speaking of apraxia. Bethesda, MD: Woodbine House.
 

Course outline weekly

WeeksTopics
Week 1General Information About the Course
Week 2Current researches in Childhood Apraxia of Speech
Week 3Current researches in Childhood Apraxia of Speech
Week 4Current researches in Childhood Apraxia of Speech
Week 5Current Literature Review in Childhood Apraxia of Speech and Research Proposal
Week 6Current researches and approaches in evaluation of Childhood Apraxia of Speech
Week 7Current researches and approaches in evaluation of Childhood Apraxia of Speech
Week 8Childhood Apraxia of Speech-Differential Diagnosis
Week 9Current researches and approaches in CAS intervention
Week 10Current researches and approaches in CAS intervention
Week 11Current researches and approaches in CAS intervention
Week 12Childhood Apraxia of Speech- accompanying issues
Week 13Childhood Apraxia of Speech- accompanying issues
Week 14Discussion
Week 15Review for the final exam
Week 16Research Presentations

Assesment methods

Course activitiesNumberPercentage
Attendance1410
Laboratory00
Application00
Field activities00
Specific practical training00
Assignments120
Presentation520
Project150
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 4 56
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application000
Specific practical training000
Field activities000
Study Hours Out of Class (Preliminary work, reinforcement, ect)1410140
Presentation / Seminar Preparation51260
Project13030
Homework assignment11414
Midterms (Study duration)000
Final Exam (Study duration) 000
Total Workload3570300

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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