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: DKT009
Course Name: Evidence-Based Practices in SLT
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. MUHSİN DÖLEK
Course Lecturer(s): Öğr. Gör. Muhsin Dölek
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: The aim of the course for each student;
To have basic knowledge about evidence-based applications.
Course Content: Explaining basic information about evidence based applications.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Explain the evidence-based implementation process.
2) Explain the steps of the evidence-based implementation process.
3) Creates a clinical question appropriate for evidence-based practice.
4) List the available external evidence.
5) Illustrate external evidence.
6) List the properties of experimental research designs.
7) List the criteria used to evaluate the importance of evidence.
8) Explain the types of compilation.
9) Summarize the stages of systematic review
10) Knows the hierarchy of evidence.

Course Flow Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction to evidence-based practices
2) Steps of an evidence-based implementation process
3) Hierarchy of evidence
4) Therapy effectiveness studies
5) Experimental Patterns
6) Experimental Patterns
7) Importance of Evidence
8) Midterm
9) Single Subject Patterns
10) Single Subject Patterns
11) Systematic compilation
12) Meta analysis
13) Validity of research
14) Validity of research
15) Validity of research
16) Final Exam

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Evidence-Based Practice in Speech Pathology (Sheena Reilly, Jacinta Douglas, Jenni Oates)Embedding Evidence-Based Practice in Speech and Language Therapy: International Examples (Hazel Roddam, Jemma Skeat)ASHA Evidence Maps Sistematik derlemeler
References: Dersin sorumlu hocası tarafından oluşturulan ppt sunumları

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

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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. 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
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.
3) Comprehends the methods related to the production of scientific knowledge. 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 1
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. 1 1 1 1
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.
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.
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 1
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.

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. 3
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. 1
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. 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.
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
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.
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.
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. 3
14) It considers and respects individual differences, cultural beliefs, customs and traditions, and their daily activity, role and participation effects.

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Midterms 1 % 40
Final 1 % 60
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 60
total % 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Calculation

Activities Number of Activities Workload
Course Hours 14 28
Study Hours Out of Class 9 37
Midterms 1 2
Final 1 2
Total Workload 69