Course Detail
Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INDEPENDENT LIFE in VISUALLY IMPAIRED | - | Fall Semester | 2+0 | 2 | 3 |
| Course Program |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | Turkish |
| Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Course Coordinator | Assoc.Prof. Gülay ARAS BAYRAM |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Assoc.Prof. Gülay ARAS BAYRAM |
| Assistant(s) | Res.Assist.Kübra SEZER |
| Aim | It is to gain the knowledge and skills to facilitate the social participation of visually handicapped / disabled individuals independently. |
| Course Content | This course contains; Low vision and visually impaired concepts and functional vision ,Independent motion, body image and independent motion evaluation,Walking methods for independent movement,Independent motion techniques without bartons,Independent motion techniques without bartons - Practice,White cane handling techniques (walking smoothly with a cane),White cane usage techniques (obstacle recognition and pass, compliance with traffic),Non-optic low vision aids and daily use,Optics assistant and daily use,Environmental regulations (Color information, contrast sensitivity and low vision Reasons of use according to the reasons),Environmental regulations (According to lighting and low vision reasons Usage principles),Occupational therapy approaches in low vision rehabilitation,Occupational therapy approaches in the rehabilitation of elderly people with low vision,Technology in low vision and visually impaired. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| Recognizes independent mobility skills | 10, 13, 19, 4, 9 | A, E |
| Determines functional usage methods of visual and non-optical tools | 13, 19, 4, 9 | A, E |
| Establishes landscaping strategies for visually impaired and low vision | 10, 19, 9 | A, E |
| Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method, 13: Case Study Method, 19: Brainstorming Technique, 4: Inquiry-Based Learning, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam, E: Homework |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Low vision and visually impaired concepts and functional vision | Mebis notes |
| 2 | Independent motion, body image and independent motion evaluation | Mebis notes |
| 3 | Walking methods for independent movement | Mebis notes |
| 4 | Independent motion techniques without bartons | Mebis notes |
| 5 | Independent motion techniques without bartons - Practice | Mebis notes |
| 6 | White cane handling techniques (walking smoothly with a cane) | Mebis notes |
| 7 | White cane usage techniques (obstacle recognition and pass, compliance with traffic) | Mebis notes |
| 8 | Non-optic low vision aids and daily use | Mebis notes |
| 9 | Optics assistant and daily use | Mebis notes |
| 10 | Environmental regulations (Color information, contrast sensitivity and low vision Reasons of use according to the reasons) | Mebis notes |
| 11 | Environmental regulations (According to lighting and low vision reasons Usage principles) | Mebis notes |
| 12 | Occupational therapy approaches in low vision rehabilitation | Mebis notes |
| 13 | Occupational therapy approaches in the rehabilitation of elderly people with low vision | Mebis notes |
| 14 | Technology in low vision and visually impaired | Mebis notes |
| Resources |
| Mebis notes |
| 1. - Dickinson C. Low vision Principles and Practice, Butterworth-Heinemann, Oxford, 2002. 2. - Brillant RL. Essentials of Low Vision Practice, Butterwoerth-Heinemann, Oxford, 1999. 3. - Kooijman AJ. Low Vision Research and New Developments in Rehabilitation, IOS Pres, Amsterdam, 1994. |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | PQ-1. Knows how to reach current basic, theoretical and applied scientific knowledge in the field of occupational therapy by using information technologies and resources; evaluates the accuracy, reliability and validity of this information. | X | |||||
| 2 | PQ-2. Uses accurate assessment methods for individuals and communities in terms of activity and participation, plans therapy and applies it within the scope of evidence-based occupational therapy theory and foundations. | X | |||||
| 3 | PQ-3. Describes a person's nature, needs and performance in relation to daily life, production, leisure activities and tasks, and the relationship between activity and health and well-being. | X | |||||
| 4 | PQ-4. Works in a person-centered manner by interpreting activity and participation limitations and using activities in prevention, rehabilitation and treatment. | X | |||||
| 5 | PQ-5. Carries out his/her professional and academic studies effectively and ethically, has the ability to work independently and actively within and between disciplines. | X | |||||
| 6 | PQ-6. Within the framework of social responsibility awareness, determines needs in research, projects and activities related to occupational therapy science, creates relevant research questions, researches independently and continues lifelong learning. | X | |||||
| 7 | PQ-7. Uses information resources effectively by adopting the features of adapting to new conditions, learning, developing new ideas, giving importance to quality throughout life. | X | |||||
| 8 | PQ-8. Determines personal and professional learning needs, learns at least one foreign language, develops a positive attitude towards lifelong learning and demonstrates what she has learned. | X | |||||
| 9 | PQ-10. Expresses herself effectively by using information and communication technologies related to the field of occupational therapy and establishing verbal and written communication. | X | |||||
| 10 | PQ-10. In the development of occupational therapy, acts in accordance with the legal regulations, scientific and professional ethical values that concern his field as an individual; The client fulfills the responsibilities required by his professional performance, protects and defends his professional rights by observing his rights. | X | |||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 40 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 60 | |
| Total | 100 | |
| ECTS / Workload Table | ||||||
| Activities | Number of | Duration(Hour) | Total Workload(Hour) | |||
| Course Hours | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Guided Problem Solving | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Term Project | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Presentation of Project / Seminar | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Midterm Exam | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| General Exam | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Performance Task, Maintenance Plan | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Total Workload(Hour) | 0 | |||||
| Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(0/30) | 0 | |||||
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INDEPENDENT LIFE in VISUALLY IMPAIRED | - | Fall Semester | 2+0 | 2 | 3 |
| Course Program |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | Turkish |
| Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Course Coordinator | Assoc.Prof. Gülay ARAS BAYRAM |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Assoc.Prof. Gülay ARAS BAYRAM |
| Assistant(s) | Res.Assist.Kübra SEZER |
| Aim | It is to gain the knowledge and skills to facilitate the social participation of visually handicapped / disabled individuals independently. |
| Course Content | This course contains; Low vision and visually impaired concepts and functional vision ,Independent motion, body image and independent motion evaluation,Walking methods for independent movement,Independent motion techniques without bartons,Independent motion techniques without bartons - Practice,White cane handling techniques (walking smoothly with a cane),White cane usage techniques (obstacle recognition and pass, compliance with traffic),Non-optic low vision aids and daily use,Optics assistant and daily use,Environmental regulations (Color information, contrast sensitivity and low vision Reasons of use according to the reasons),Environmental regulations (According to lighting and low vision reasons Usage principles),Occupational therapy approaches in low vision rehabilitation,Occupational therapy approaches in the rehabilitation of elderly people with low vision,Technology in low vision and visually impaired. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| Recognizes independent mobility skills | 10, 13, 19, 4, 9 | A, E |
| Determines functional usage methods of visual and non-optical tools | 13, 19, 4, 9 | A, E |
| Establishes landscaping strategies for visually impaired and low vision | 10, 19, 9 | A, E |
| Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method, 13: Case Study Method, 19: Brainstorming Technique, 4: Inquiry-Based Learning, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam, E: Homework |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Low vision and visually impaired concepts and functional vision | Mebis notes |
| 2 | Independent motion, body image and independent motion evaluation | Mebis notes |
| 3 | Walking methods for independent movement | Mebis notes |
| 4 | Independent motion techniques without bartons | Mebis notes |
| 5 | Independent motion techniques without bartons - Practice | Mebis notes |
| 6 | White cane handling techniques (walking smoothly with a cane) | Mebis notes |
| 7 | White cane usage techniques (obstacle recognition and pass, compliance with traffic) | Mebis notes |
| 8 | Non-optic low vision aids and daily use | Mebis notes |
| 9 | Optics assistant and daily use | Mebis notes |
| 10 | Environmental regulations (Color information, contrast sensitivity and low vision Reasons of use according to the reasons) | Mebis notes |
| 11 | Environmental regulations (According to lighting and low vision reasons Usage principles) | Mebis notes |
| 12 | Occupational therapy approaches in low vision rehabilitation | Mebis notes |
| 13 | Occupational therapy approaches in the rehabilitation of elderly people with low vision | Mebis notes |
| 14 | Technology in low vision and visually impaired | Mebis notes |
| Resources |
| Mebis notes |
| 1. - Dickinson C. Low vision Principles and Practice, Butterworth-Heinemann, Oxford, 2002. 2. - Brillant RL. Essentials of Low Vision Practice, Butterwoerth-Heinemann, Oxford, 1999. 3. - Kooijman AJ. Low Vision Research and New Developments in Rehabilitation, IOS Pres, Amsterdam, 1994. |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | PQ-1. Knows how to reach current basic, theoretical and applied scientific knowledge in the field of occupational therapy by using information technologies and resources; evaluates the accuracy, reliability and validity of this information. | X | |||||
| 2 | PQ-2. Uses accurate assessment methods for individuals and communities in terms of activity and participation, plans therapy and applies it within the scope of evidence-based occupational therapy theory and foundations. | X | |||||
| 3 | PQ-3. Describes a person's nature, needs and performance in relation to daily life, production, leisure activities and tasks, and the relationship between activity and health and well-being. | X | |||||
| 4 | PQ-4. Works in a person-centered manner by interpreting activity and participation limitations and using activities in prevention, rehabilitation and treatment. | X | |||||
| 5 | PQ-5. Carries out his/her professional and academic studies effectively and ethically, has the ability to work independently and actively within and between disciplines. | X | |||||
| 6 | PQ-6. Within the framework of social responsibility awareness, determines needs in research, projects and activities related to occupational therapy science, creates relevant research questions, researches independently and continues lifelong learning. | X | |||||
| 7 | PQ-7. Uses information resources effectively by adopting the features of adapting to new conditions, learning, developing new ideas, giving importance to quality throughout life. | X | |||||
| 8 | PQ-8. Determines personal and professional learning needs, learns at least one foreign language, develops a positive attitude towards lifelong learning and demonstrates what she has learned. | X | |||||
| 9 | PQ-10. Expresses herself effectively by using information and communication technologies related to the field of occupational therapy and establishing verbal and written communication. | X | |||||
| 10 | PQ-10. In the development of occupational therapy, acts in accordance with the legal regulations, scientific and professional ethical values that concern his field as an individual; The client fulfills the responsibilities required by his professional performance, protects and defends his professional rights by observing his rights. | X | |||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 40 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 60 | |
| Total | 100 | |