Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INNOVATIVE PRACTICESin ALTERNATIVE and AUGMENTATIVE COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES | - | Spring Semester | 2+2 | 3 | 6 |
| Course Program |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | Turkish |
| Course Level | Second Cycle (Master's Degree) |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Course Coordinator | Assoc.Prof. Ramazan Sertan ÖZDEMİR |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Assoc.Prof. Ramazan Sertan ÖZDEMİR |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | The objective of the course is to enable students to acquire knowledge of and skills in alternative and assistive communication technologies. |
| Course Content | This course contains; 1st Week: Introduction to alternative and assistive communication,2nd Week: Service delivery in AAC,3rd Week: AAC systems,4th Week: Symbol systems and vocabulary selection systems,5th Week: AAC assessment I,6th Week: AAC assessment II,7th Week: AAC and individuals with physical disabilities,8th Week: AAC and individuals with developmental disabilities,9th Week: AAC and individuals with acquired disabilities,10th Week: AAC in family and at home,11th Week: AAC in educational settings,12th Week: AAC in hospital settings,13th Week: Student presentations,14th Week: Overview. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| Describe and apply knowledge about ethic considerations and professional issues and their impact on assessment and treatment of individual with augmentative and alternative communication needs. | 13, 19, 4, 9 | G |
| Identify characteristics and needs of target populations (in order to describe how they could benefit from AAC). | 12, 13, 19, 9 | G |
| Determine treatment strategies for augmentative and alternative communication users. | 13, 18, 9 | G |
| Interpret assessment data for augmentative and alternative communication intervention. | 13, 16, 18, 19, 9 | G |
| Discuss and explain the assessment and selection process of augmentative and alternative communication. | 13, 14, 18, 19, 2 | G, H |
| Identify potential AAC users. | 13, 14, 19, 9 | G, H |
| Describe the functions of augmentative and alternative communication. | 13, 19, 9 | G |
| Describe the principals of augmentative and alternative communication. | 19, 9 | G |
| Teaching Methods: | 12: Problem Solving Method, 13: Case Study Method, 14: Self Study Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 18: Micro Teaching Technique, 19: Brainstorming Technique, 2: Project Based Learning Model, 4: Inquiry-Based Learning, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | G: Quiz, H: Performance Task |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1st Week: Introduction to alternative and assistive communication | Having an idea about the subject and contents of the course by examining the course details. |
| 2 | 2nd Week: Service delivery in AAC | Reading the article on the subject uploaded to the system and doing the assignment given. |
| 3 | 3rd Week: AAC systems | Reading the article on the subject uploaded to the system and doing the assignment given. |
| 4 | 4th Week: Symbol systems and vocabulary selection systems | Reading the article on the subject uploaded to the system and doing the assignment given. |
| 5 | 5th Week: AAC assessment I | Reading the article on the subject uploaded to the system and doing the assignment given. |
| 6 | 6th Week: AAC assessment II | Reading the article on the subject uploaded to the system and doing the assignment given. |
| 7 | 7th Week: AAC and individuals with physical disabilities | Reading the article on the subject uploaded to the system and doing the assignment given. |
| 8 | 8th Week: AAC and individuals with developmental disabilities | Reading the article on the subject uploaded to the system and doing the assignment given. |
| 9 | 9th Week: AAC and individuals with acquired disabilities | Reading the article on the subject uploaded to the system and doing the assignment given. |
| 10 | 10th Week: AAC in family and at home | Reading the article on the subject uploaded to the system and doing the assignment given. |
| 11 | 11th Week: AAC in educational settings | Reading the article on the subject uploaded to the system and doing the assignment given. |
| 12 | 12th Week: AAC in hospital settings | Reading the article on the subject uploaded to the system and doing the assignment given. |
| 13 | 13th Week: Student presentations | Reading the article on the subject uploaded to the system and doing the assignment given. |
| 14 | 14th Week: Overview | Reading the article on the subject uploaded to the system and doing the assignment given. |
| Resources |
| PowerPoint slides and selected articles |
| Glennen, S., & DeCoste, D. C. (1997). The handbook of augmentative and alternative communication. Cengage Learning. |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | Interdisciplinary collaboration skills. | X | |||||
| 2 | Knowledge on basic area of expertise. | X | |||||
| 3 | Ability to describe anatomy and physiology of language, speech, hearing and swallowing mechanisms. | X | |||||
| 4 | Ability to explain typical language and speech development. | X | |||||
| 5 | Ability to carry out evaluation and therapy processes on individuals with speech and language disorders. | X | |||||
| 6 | Ability to use formal and informal assessment tools. | X | |||||
| 7 | Ability to explain and apply learning theories related to cognitive, communicative, emotional, psycho-motor and social development. | X | |||||
| 8 | Ability to communicate with and provide counselling to families. | ||||||
| 9 | Ability to plan, execute and report scientific research. | X | |||||
| 10 | Ability to comply with social, scientific and professional ethical principles. | X | |||||
| 11 | Ability to describe conditions/diseases that can cause language and speech disorders in children and adults. | ||||||
| 12 | Ability to identify and analyze the grammatical features of language samples of individuals with language and speech problems. | ||||||
| 13 | Ability to independently determine learning needs and objectives and continue professional development through out life | X | |||||
| 14 | To conduct research about language and speech therapy taking social, scientific, cultural and ethical values into account through stages of data collection, interpretation, application and disseminating research results. | X | |||||
| 15 | Ability to prepare and carry on individualized therapy plan for conditions requiring speech and language therapy (fluency disorders, acquired neurogenic disorders, developmental language and speech disorders, voice disorders, swallowing disorders, speech voice disorders, resonance disorders, etc.). | X | |||||
| 16 | Ability to follow the state-of-the-art technology and scientific developments in the field of speech and language therapy an uses this up-to-date information and technology in their clinical and academic endeavors. | X | |||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 50 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 50 | |
| Total | 100 | |
| ECTS / Workload Table | ||||||
| Activities | Number of | Duration(Hour) | Total Workload(Hour) | |||
| Course Hours | 14 | 4 | 56 | |||
| Guided Problem Solving | 14 | 4 | 56 | |||
| Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report | 4 | 5 | 20 | |||
| Term Project | 1 | 5 | 5 | |||
| Presentation of Project / Seminar | 1 | 5 | 5 | |||
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Midterm Exam | 1 | 16 | 16 | |||
| General Exam | 1 | 21 | 21 | |||
| Performance Task, Maintenance Plan | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Total Workload(Hour) | 179 | |||||
| Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(179/30) | 6 | |||||
| ECTS of the course: 30 hours of work is counted as 1 ECTS credit. | ||||||
Detail Informations of the Course
Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INNOVATIVE PRACTICESin ALTERNATIVE and AUGMENTATIVE COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES | - | Spring Semester | 2+2 | 3 | 6 |
| Course Program |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | Turkish |
| Course Level | Second Cycle (Master's Degree) |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Course Coordinator | Assoc.Prof. Ramazan Sertan ÖZDEMİR |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Assoc.Prof. Ramazan Sertan ÖZDEMİR |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | The objective of the course is to enable students to acquire knowledge of and skills in alternative and assistive communication technologies. |
| Course Content | This course contains; 1st Week: Introduction to alternative and assistive communication,2nd Week: Service delivery in AAC,3rd Week: AAC systems,4th Week: Symbol systems and vocabulary selection systems,5th Week: AAC assessment I,6th Week: AAC assessment II,7th Week: AAC and individuals with physical disabilities,8th Week: AAC and individuals with developmental disabilities,9th Week: AAC and individuals with acquired disabilities,10th Week: AAC in family and at home,11th Week: AAC in educational settings,12th Week: AAC in hospital settings,13th Week: Student presentations,14th Week: Overview. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| Describe and apply knowledge about ethic considerations and professional issues and their impact on assessment and treatment of individual with augmentative and alternative communication needs. | 13, 19, 4, 9 | G |
| Identify characteristics and needs of target populations (in order to describe how they could benefit from AAC). | 12, 13, 19, 9 | G |
| Determine treatment strategies for augmentative and alternative communication users. | 13, 18, 9 | G |
| Interpret assessment data for augmentative and alternative communication intervention. | 13, 16, 18, 19, 9 | G |
| Discuss and explain the assessment and selection process of augmentative and alternative communication. | 13, 14, 18, 19, 2 | G, H |
| Identify potential AAC users. | 13, 14, 19, 9 | G, H |
| Describe the functions of augmentative and alternative communication. | 13, 19, 9 | G |
| Describe the principals of augmentative and alternative communication. | 19, 9 | G |
| Teaching Methods: | 12: Problem Solving Method, 13: Case Study Method, 14: Self Study Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 18: Micro Teaching Technique, 19: Brainstorming Technique, 2: Project Based Learning Model, 4: Inquiry-Based Learning, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | G: Quiz, H: Performance Task |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1st Week: Introduction to alternative and assistive communication | Having an idea about the subject and contents of the course by examining the course details. |
| 2 | 2nd Week: Service delivery in AAC | Reading the article on the subject uploaded to the system and doing the assignment given. |
| 3 | 3rd Week: AAC systems | Reading the article on the subject uploaded to the system and doing the assignment given. |
| 4 | 4th Week: Symbol systems and vocabulary selection systems | Reading the article on the subject uploaded to the system and doing the assignment given. |
| 5 | 5th Week: AAC assessment I | Reading the article on the subject uploaded to the system and doing the assignment given. |
| 6 | 6th Week: AAC assessment II | Reading the article on the subject uploaded to the system and doing the assignment given. |
| 7 | 7th Week: AAC and individuals with physical disabilities | Reading the article on the subject uploaded to the system and doing the assignment given. |
| 8 | 8th Week: AAC and individuals with developmental disabilities | Reading the article on the subject uploaded to the system and doing the assignment given. |
| 9 | 9th Week: AAC and individuals with acquired disabilities | Reading the article on the subject uploaded to the system and doing the assignment given. |
| 10 | 10th Week: AAC in family and at home | Reading the article on the subject uploaded to the system and doing the assignment given. |
| 11 | 11th Week: AAC in educational settings | Reading the article on the subject uploaded to the system and doing the assignment given. |
| 12 | 12th Week: AAC in hospital settings | Reading the article on the subject uploaded to the system and doing the assignment given. |
| 13 | 13th Week: Student presentations | Reading the article on the subject uploaded to the system and doing the assignment given. |
| 14 | 14th Week: Overview | Reading the article on the subject uploaded to the system and doing the assignment given. |
| Resources |
| PowerPoint slides and selected articles |
| Glennen, S., & DeCoste, D. C. (1997). The handbook of augmentative and alternative communication. Cengage Learning. |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | Interdisciplinary collaboration skills. | X | |||||
| 2 | Knowledge on basic area of expertise. | X | |||||
| 3 | Ability to describe anatomy and physiology of language, speech, hearing and swallowing mechanisms. | X | |||||
| 4 | Ability to explain typical language and speech development. | X | |||||
| 5 | Ability to carry out evaluation and therapy processes on individuals with speech and language disorders. | X | |||||
| 6 | Ability to use formal and informal assessment tools. | X | |||||
| 7 | Ability to explain and apply learning theories related to cognitive, communicative, emotional, psycho-motor and social development. | X | |||||
| 8 | Ability to communicate with and provide counselling to families. | ||||||
| 9 | Ability to plan, execute and report scientific research. | X | |||||
| 10 | Ability to comply with social, scientific and professional ethical principles. | X | |||||
| 11 | Ability to describe conditions/diseases that can cause language and speech disorders in children and adults. | ||||||
| 12 | Ability to identify and analyze the grammatical features of language samples of individuals with language and speech problems. | ||||||
| 13 | Ability to independently determine learning needs and objectives and continue professional development through out life | X | |||||
| 14 | To conduct research about language and speech therapy taking social, scientific, cultural and ethical values into account through stages of data collection, interpretation, application and disseminating research results. | X | |||||
| 15 | Ability to prepare and carry on individualized therapy plan for conditions requiring speech and language therapy (fluency disorders, acquired neurogenic disorders, developmental language and speech disorders, voice disorders, swallowing disorders, speech voice disorders, resonance disorders, etc.). | X | |||||
| 16 | Ability to follow the state-of-the-art technology and scientific developments in the field of speech and language therapy an uses this up-to-date information and technology in their clinical and academic endeavors. | X | |||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 50 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 50 | |
| Total | 100 | |