Course Detail
Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHILD HEALTH and NEUROLOGY | DKT2137620 | Fall Semester | 3+0 | 3 | 3 |
| Course Program | Pazartesi 07:00-07:45 Pazartesi 10:00-10:45 Pazartesi 11:00-11:45 |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | Turkish |
| Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
| Course Type | Required |
| Course Coordinator | Assoc.Prof. Ramazan Sertan ÖZDEMİR |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Prof.Dr. Yasemin TOPÇU |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | The objective of the course is to acquaint students with the typical and atypical developmental stages in childhood and to inform them about childhood diseases and syndromes. |
| Course Content | This course contains; 1. Normal brain development,2. Developmental stages, normal neuromotor and mental development,3. Risk factors causing disability and risky infant monitoring,4. Mental retardation from the perspective of child neurology,5. Childhood neural system infections,6. Neurological examinations and tests,7. Neurological examinations and tests,8. Cerebral palsy diagnosis and monitoring,9. Definition and first aid of convulsion, epilepsy, pyretic convulsion,10. Neurometabolic/Neurodegenerative/Neuromuscular diseases and syndromes,11. Speech and language delay in children and potential causes,12. Neurological problems progressing with autistic symptoms; Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and their effects on language development,13. Physical child abuse; neglect and trauma,14. Team work in neurological disorders; roles of speech and language therapists in terms of communication, language, speech, sound and swallowing disorders. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| Explains the information about the embryological development and age-related characteristics of the anatomical structures necessary to comprehend language and speech development and disorders in children. | 16, 9 | A, G |
| Explains neuromotor development according to childhood periods. Explains the characteristics of the brain's motor, language development, social development, cognitive ability according to age, developmental stages. | 16, 9 | A, G |
| Defines the factors that may pose a risk for disability and summarizes the features of risky infant follow-up. | 10, 13, 9 | A |
| Explains the clinical concept, causes, prevention and rehabilitation approaches of mental retardation. | 5, 6, 9 | A |
| Explains the clinical features and neurologic complications of nervous system infections such as meningitis and encephalitis, which are common in childhood. | 10, 9 | A |
| Explains the diagnosis and clinical features of cerebral palsy and multidisciplinary approach, rehabilitation approach. | 10, 13, 9 | A |
| Explains the characteristics of childhood epilepsy and defines the emergency aid steps in a child with convulsions. | 13, 4, 6, 9 | A |
| Defines information about the causes of delay in language and speech in children and the resulting communication disorders. | 13, 9 | A |
| Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method, 13: Case Study Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 4: Inquiry-Based Learning, 5: Cooperative Learning, 6: Experiential Learning, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam, G: Quiz |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1. Normal brain development | The previous lesson's notes should be reviewed. |
| 2 | 2. Developmental stages, normal neuromotor and mental development | The previous lesson's notes should be reviewed. |
| 3 | 3. Risk factors causing disability and risky infant monitoring | The previous lesson's notes should be reviewed. |
| 4 | 4. Mental retardation from the perspective of child neurology | The previous lesson's notes should be reviewed. |
| 5 | 5. Childhood neural system infections | The previous lesson's notes should be reviewed. |
| 6 | 6. Neurological examinations and tests | The previous lesson's notes should be reviewed. |
| 7 | 7. Neurological examinations and tests | The previous lesson's notes should be reviewed. |
| 8 | 8. Cerebral palsy diagnosis and monitoring | The previous lesson's notes should be reviewed. |
| 9 | 9. Definition and first aid of convulsion, epilepsy, pyretic convulsion | The previous lesson's notes should be reviewed. |
| 10 | 10. Neurometabolic/Neurodegenerative/Neuromuscular diseases and syndromes | The previous lesson's notes should be reviewed. |
| 11 | 11. Speech and language delay in children and potential causes | The previous lesson's notes should be reviewed. |
| 12 | 12. Neurological problems progressing with autistic symptoms; Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and their effects on language development | The previous lesson's notes should be reviewed. |
| 13 | 13. Physical child abuse; neglect and trauma | The previous lesson's notes should be reviewed. |
| 14 | 14. Team work in neurological disorders; roles of speech and language therapists in terms of communication, language, speech, sound and swallowing disorders | The previous lesson's notes should be reviewed. |
| Resources |
| Yalaz K. Temel Gelişimsel Çocuk Nörolojisi, 2021. Baytop V. Klinik Çocuk Nörolojisi, 2010. |
| Lecture notes |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | PQ-1. By using the necessary information technologies and resources knows how to access, basic and current theoretical and applied scientific knowledge and evaluates the accuracy, reliability and validity of this information in the field of speech and language therapy. | X | |||||
| 2 | PQ-2. Gained through his/her education, uses the knowledge and skills effectively with evidence based metheods to improve the quality of life for healthy development of communication, speech, language, voice and swallowing and to prevent, diagnose and treat the disorders at the individual and public level. | X | |||||
| 3 | PQ-3. With consciousness of social responsibility, establishes interdisciplinary collaborations with experts in various other professions, and works to be a reliable member of such interdisciplinary teams. | X | |||||
| 4 | PQ-4. Gathers evidence-based data using technological devices and tools in the field; plans, executes, makes necessary changes to, finalizes, and reports the programs, and reliably and securely documents and monitors them. | X | |||||
| 5 | PQ-5. Implements prevention, functional evaluation, differential diagnosis, therapy and rehabilitation practices using the acquired knowledge, skills as well as the related technology in the field by taking a bio-psycho-social, cultural, and wholistic approach. | X | |||||
| 6 | PQ-6. Independently and effectively carries out professional work and academic studies; takes responsibilities as a team member and produces solutions to unanticipated or encountered problems. | X | |||||
| 7 | PQ-7. Behaves in accordance with the processes based on an adequate understanding and awareness for quality management and continuity, protection of the environment, and workplace safety. | X | |||||
| 8 | PQ-8. Identifies personal and professional learning needs using a self-critical approach and develops a positive attitude towards life-long learning by learning at least one foreign language and demonstrates learning. | X | |||||
| 9 | PQ-9. Serves as a model for the society through their positive attitude, behaviors, and communication for openness to continuous change; acts in a respectful and sensitive manner to universal democracy, human rights, social, cultural, linguistic and individual differences. | X | |||||
| 10 | PQ-10. Acts in accordance with the field-related legislations, scientific and professional ethical values; performs all professional duties and responsibilities while looking out for the rights and interests of clients; protects and defends professional rights. | X | |||||
| 11 | PQ-11. Participates in development of speech and language therapy related policies for individual and social health, family counseling, societal awareness, health, and education both externally and internally, as well as domestically and internationally; communicates accurate and transparent information. | X | |||||
| 12 | PQ-12. Engages in projects and research by using acquired knowledge and skills in research methods, learning and teaching, assessment, evaluation and management; plans and applies such activities. | 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 | 14 | 3 | 42 | |||
| Guided Problem Solving | 14 | 2 | 28 | |||
| Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report | 1 | 1 | 1 | |||
| Term Project | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Presentation of Project / Seminar | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Quiz | 5 | 1 | 5 | |||
| Midterm Exam | 1 | 9 | 9 | |||
| General Exam | 1 | 17 | 17 | |||
| Performance Task, Maintenance Plan | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Total Workload(Hour) | 102 | |||||
| Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(102/30) | 3 | |||||
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHILD HEALTH and NEUROLOGY | DKT2137620 | Fall Semester | 3+0 | 3 | 3 |
| Course Program | Pazartesi 07:00-07:45 Pazartesi 10:00-10:45 Pazartesi 11:00-11:45 |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | Turkish |
| Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
| Course Type | Required |
| Course Coordinator | Assoc.Prof. Ramazan Sertan ÖZDEMİR |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Prof.Dr. Yasemin TOPÇU |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | The objective of the course is to acquaint students with the typical and atypical developmental stages in childhood and to inform them about childhood diseases and syndromes. |
| Course Content | This course contains; 1. Normal brain development,2. Developmental stages, normal neuromotor and mental development,3. Risk factors causing disability and risky infant monitoring,4. Mental retardation from the perspective of child neurology,5. Childhood neural system infections,6. Neurological examinations and tests,7. Neurological examinations and tests,8. Cerebral palsy diagnosis and monitoring,9. Definition and first aid of convulsion, epilepsy, pyretic convulsion,10. Neurometabolic/Neurodegenerative/Neuromuscular diseases and syndromes,11. Speech and language delay in children and potential causes,12. Neurological problems progressing with autistic symptoms; Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and their effects on language development,13. Physical child abuse; neglect and trauma,14. Team work in neurological disorders; roles of speech and language therapists in terms of communication, language, speech, sound and swallowing disorders. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| Explains the information about the embryological development and age-related characteristics of the anatomical structures necessary to comprehend language and speech development and disorders in children. | 16, 9 | A, G |
| Explains neuromotor development according to childhood periods. Explains the characteristics of the brain's motor, language development, social development, cognitive ability according to age, developmental stages. | 16, 9 | A, G |
| Defines the factors that may pose a risk for disability and summarizes the features of risky infant follow-up. | 10, 13, 9 | A |
| Explains the clinical concept, causes, prevention and rehabilitation approaches of mental retardation. | 5, 6, 9 | A |
| Explains the clinical features and neurologic complications of nervous system infections such as meningitis and encephalitis, which are common in childhood. | 10, 9 | A |
| Explains the diagnosis and clinical features of cerebral palsy and multidisciplinary approach, rehabilitation approach. | 10, 13, 9 | A |
| Explains the characteristics of childhood epilepsy and defines the emergency aid steps in a child with convulsions. | 13, 4, 6, 9 | A |
| Defines information about the causes of delay in language and speech in children and the resulting communication disorders. | 13, 9 | A |
| Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method, 13: Case Study Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 4: Inquiry-Based Learning, 5: Cooperative Learning, 6: Experiential Learning, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam, G: Quiz |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1. Normal brain development | The previous lesson's notes should be reviewed. |
| 2 | 2. Developmental stages, normal neuromotor and mental development | The previous lesson's notes should be reviewed. |
| 3 | 3. Risk factors causing disability and risky infant monitoring | The previous lesson's notes should be reviewed. |
| 4 | 4. Mental retardation from the perspective of child neurology | The previous lesson's notes should be reviewed. |
| 5 | 5. Childhood neural system infections | The previous lesson's notes should be reviewed. |
| 6 | 6. Neurological examinations and tests | The previous lesson's notes should be reviewed. |
| 7 | 7. Neurological examinations and tests | The previous lesson's notes should be reviewed. |
| 8 | 8. Cerebral palsy diagnosis and monitoring | The previous lesson's notes should be reviewed. |
| 9 | 9. Definition and first aid of convulsion, epilepsy, pyretic convulsion | The previous lesson's notes should be reviewed. |
| 10 | 10. Neurometabolic/Neurodegenerative/Neuromuscular diseases and syndromes | The previous lesson's notes should be reviewed. |
| 11 | 11. Speech and language delay in children and potential causes | The previous lesson's notes should be reviewed. |
| 12 | 12. Neurological problems progressing with autistic symptoms; Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and their effects on language development | The previous lesson's notes should be reviewed. |
| 13 | 13. Physical child abuse; neglect and trauma | The previous lesson's notes should be reviewed. |
| 14 | 14. Team work in neurological disorders; roles of speech and language therapists in terms of communication, language, speech, sound and swallowing disorders | The previous lesson's notes should be reviewed. |
| Resources |
| Yalaz K. Temel Gelişimsel Çocuk Nörolojisi, 2021. Baytop V. Klinik Çocuk Nörolojisi, 2010. |
| Lecture notes |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | PQ-1. By using the necessary information technologies and resources knows how to access, basic and current theoretical and applied scientific knowledge and evaluates the accuracy, reliability and validity of this information in the field of speech and language therapy. | X | |||||
| 2 | PQ-2. Gained through his/her education, uses the knowledge and skills effectively with evidence based metheods to improve the quality of life for healthy development of communication, speech, language, voice and swallowing and to prevent, diagnose and treat the disorders at the individual and public level. | X | |||||
| 3 | PQ-3. With consciousness of social responsibility, establishes interdisciplinary collaborations with experts in various other professions, and works to be a reliable member of such interdisciplinary teams. | X | |||||
| 4 | PQ-4. Gathers evidence-based data using technological devices and tools in the field; plans, executes, makes necessary changes to, finalizes, and reports the programs, and reliably and securely documents and monitors them. | X | |||||
| 5 | PQ-5. Implements prevention, functional evaluation, differential diagnosis, therapy and rehabilitation practices using the acquired knowledge, skills as well as the related technology in the field by taking a bio-psycho-social, cultural, and wholistic approach. | X | |||||
| 6 | PQ-6. Independently and effectively carries out professional work and academic studies; takes responsibilities as a team member and produces solutions to unanticipated or encountered problems. | X | |||||
| 7 | PQ-7. Behaves in accordance with the processes based on an adequate understanding and awareness for quality management and continuity, protection of the environment, and workplace safety. | X | |||||
| 8 | PQ-8. Identifies personal and professional learning needs using a self-critical approach and develops a positive attitude towards life-long learning by learning at least one foreign language and demonstrates learning. | X | |||||
| 9 | PQ-9. Serves as a model for the society through their positive attitude, behaviors, and communication for openness to continuous change; acts in a respectful and sensitive manner to universal democracy, human rights, social, cultural, linguistic and individual differences. | X | |||||
| 10 | PQ-10. Acts in accordance with the field-related legislations, scientific and professional ethical values; performs all professional duties and responsibilities while looking out for the rights and interests of clients; protects and defends professional rights. | X | |||||
| 11 | PQ-11. Participates in development of speech and language therapy related policies for individual and social health, family counseling, societal awareness, health, and education both externally and internally, as well as domestically and internationally; communicates accurate and transparent information. | X | |||||
| 12 | PQ-12. Engages in projects and research by using acquired knowledge and skills in research methods, learning and teaching, assessment, evaluation and management; plans and applies such activities. | X | |||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 40 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 60 | |
| Total | 100 | |