Speech and Language Therapy
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code: DKT006
Course Name: Alternative Communication Systems
Semester: Spring
Course Credits:
ECTS
5
Language of instruction: Turkish
Course Condition:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: Departmental Elective
Course Level:
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:First Cycle EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator: Öğr. Gör. SERENAY TULUNOĞLU
Course Lecturer(s): Öğr. Gör. STAFF 1
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: This course aims to teach the prerequisites for the use of alternative communication systems in education, the evaluation of case groups and groups that can be used on the use of alternative communication systems, and how to include these systems in therapy processes.
Course Content: Identifying how, when and why alternative communication methods will be used in individuals with communication problems.
Cognitive, educational, physical, psychosocial and linguistic effects learning

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Knows what alternative systems are.
2) Learns in which case groups these systems can be used.
3) Knows how to make a special linguistic assessment of case groups' use of the systems.

Course Flow Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction to AAC What is ACC? To whom does it apply? What is Communication?
2) Factors Affecting the Selection of the ACC System Individual Factors Family Factors Cultural and Linguistic Factors
3) Evaluation of Social Communication for ACC What is Social Communication? How is social communication evaluated?
4) Evaluation of Procedures for ACC Motor and Neurogenic Factors Linguistic Factors Factors for Hearing
5) Individual Analysis to be Made in the Formation of ACC The effect of intelligence, age and linguistic factors on ACC
6) Evaluation of Language, Speech and Communication Skills Before ACC Election Presentation of subjective and objective tests and forms that can be used for linguistic assessment
7) Presentation of Evaluation Forms Collective presentation of all the factors that need to be evaluated for ACC and creating an evaluation form.
8) Midterm Exam
9) ACC Symbol Selection
10) ACC Word Selection
11) Intervention with ACC
12) Intervention with ACC
13) ACM in educational environments
14) Creating ACC by Case Presentation
15) Creating ACC by Case Presentation
16) Final Exam

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Beukelman D., Augmentative and Alternative Communication: Supporting Children and Adults with Complex Communication Needs, 2012

References: Dersin sorumlu hocası tarafından oluşturulan ppt sunumları
Glennen S. The handbook of augmentative and alternative communication, 1997, Singular Pub.

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes

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Program Outcomes
1) Prepare and implement therapy programs to prevent, evaluate, diagnose and diagnose language and speech disorders by using original theoretical and practical knowledge and equipments acquired in the field. Change or terminate the process and application where necessary. 2 2 2
1) -To be able to use advanced theoretical and applied knowledge gained in the field. -To be able to interpret and evaluate data, to define and analyze problems, to develop solutions based on research and evidence, using the advanced knowledge and skills acquired in the field. - To be able to inform the relevant people and institutions on the issues related to the field; to be able to convey their thoughts and suggestions for solutions to problems verbally and in writing. - Being able to carry out an advanced study in the field independently.
2) Have the knowledge of teaching programs, teaching strategies, methods and techniques related to language and speech therapy. 1 1 1
3) Comprehends the methods related to the production of scientific knowledge.
4) To apply the historical development of the profession and the acquired knowledge and skills in the field of language and speech disorders according to the principles of professional ethics.
5) Applies the principles of professional development and learning, communication and social skills in the fields of work.
6) Use the acquired knowledge, skills and problem solving skills in the field of language and speech therapy as interdiscipliner, multidisciplinary and transdisciplinary.
7) To be able to conceptualize the events and phenomena related to language and speech therapy; examine with scientific methods and techniques; interpret the data, evaluate, identify problems, analyze, develop solutions based on evidence and research. 1 1 1
8) Participates in all stages of research and project applications by using technological tools and materials in the field of language and speech therapy. 1 1 1
9) Using the English at a general level of European Language Portfolio B1, he follows the scientific sources in his field and communicates with his colleagues.
10) It integrates the knowledge of language and speech disorders with its own applications, and realizes it and shares it with professional staff. 1 1 1
11) Uses information technologies and course materials individually or in group by taking responsibility in teaching-learning process effectively, producing solutions and gaining habit of life-long research and learning. 1 1 2
12) Access to current information by using scientific sources, legal regulations and related information technologies. Makes theoretical and / or practical research, takes part as a researcher in projects in his / her field, presents his / her findings orally and in writing in national and / or international meetings and / or publish them. 1 1 1
13) Evaluates and analyzes the nature, source, limits, accuracy, reliability and validity of knowledge by using research methods and techniques to reach scientific knowledge, develops and interprets solutions based on evidence. 2 1 2
14) It considers and respects individual differences, cultural beliefs, customs and traditions, and their daily activity, role and participation effects. 3 3 3

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Average 3 Highest
       
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Prepare and implement therapy programs to prevent, evaluate, diagnose and diagnose language and speech disorders by using original theoretical and practical knowledge and equipments acquired in the field. Change or terminate the process and application where necessary. 2
1) -To be able to use advanced theoretical and applied knowledge gained in the field. -To be able to interpret and evaluate data, to define and analyze problems, to develop solutions based on research and evidence, using the advanced knowledge and skills acquired in the field. - To be able to inform the relevant people and institutions on the issues related to the field; to be able to convey their thoughts and suggestions for solutions to problems verbally and in writing. - Being able to carry out an advanced study in the field independently.
2) Have the knowledge of teaching programs, teaching strategies, methods and techniques related to language and speech therapy. 1
3) Comprehends the methods related to the production of scientific knowledge. 2
4) To apply the historical development of the profession and the acquired knowledge and skills in the field of language and speech disorders according to the principles of professional ethics.
5) Applies the principles of professional development and learning, communication and social skills in the fields of work. 2
6) Use the acquired knowledge, skills and problem solving skills in the field of language and speech therapy as interdiscipliner, multidisciplinary and transdisciplinary. 2
7) To be able to conceptualize the events and phenomena related to language and speech therapy; examine with scientific methods and techniques; interpret the data, evaluate, identify problems, analyze, develop solutions based on evidence and research. 2
8) Participates in all stages of research and project applications by using technological tools and materials in the field of language and speech therapy.
9) Using the English at a general level of European Language Portfolio B1, he follows the scientific sources in his field and communicates with his colleagues.
10) It integrates the knowledge of language and speech disorders with its own applications, and realizes it and shares it with professional staff. 2
11) Uses information technologies and course materials individually or in group by taking responsibility in teaching-learning process effectively, producing solutions and gaining habit of life-long research and learning. 2
12) Access to current information by using scientific sources, legal regulations and related information technologies. Makes theoretical and / or practical research, takes part as a researcher in projects in his / her field, presents his / her findings orally and in writing in national and / or international meetings and / or publish them.
13) Evaluates and analyzes the nature, source, limits, accuracy, reliability and validity of knowledge by using research methods and techniques to reach scientific knowledge, develops and interprets solutions based on evidence.
14) It considers and respects individual differences, cultural beliefs, customs and traditions, and their daily activity, role and participation effects. 3

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Homework Assignments 1 % 20
Midterms 1 % 30
Final 1 % 50
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 50
total % 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Calculation

Activities Number of Activities Workload
Course Hours 14 28
Study Hours Out of Class 14 57
Homework Assignments 11 32
Midterms 1 1
Final 1 1
Total Workload 119