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Speech and Language Therapy Program

DKT211

APPLIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS PRINCIPLES

Course Code
DKT211
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
2 + 0
ECTS
3
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS3
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Defines applied behaviour analysis (ABA), explains its features and principles verbally and in writing.
  2. Explains and exemplifies the steps of behaviour modification in the ABA.
  3. Having knowledge about the techniques of recording target behaviour, records target behaviours in accordance with the techniques through possible scenarios.
  4. Explains the techniques of shaping behaviours in examples.
  5. Makes the necessary planning to provide fluency and permanence to the acquired behaviour.
  6. Prepares an applied plan by having knowledge about reinforcers and reinforcement schedules.
  7. Makes written and oral explanations about behaviour reduction and extinction.
  8. Reports applications for differential reinforcement.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionThis course aims to provide students with knowledge and practice about applied behaviour analysis in the centre of the theoretical foundations of behaviourist approach in general and behaviour reduction, reinforcement and modification techniques used in this context.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction
2nd Week Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) General Introduction
3rd Week Behaviour Change Steps- I
4th Week Behaviour Change Steps- II
5th Week Recording Target Behaviour
6th Week Shaping New Behaviour
7th Week Acquiring Continuity and Acceleration in Behaviour
8th Week Midterm Exam
9th Week Reinforcers
10th Week Making Persistence in Behaviour
11th Week Behaviour Reduction
12th Week Type II Punishment
13th Week Discrete Reinforcers-I
14th Week Discrete Reinforcers II
15th Week Feedbacks
Recommended or Required ReadingFisher, W., Piazza, C.C., Roane, H.S. (2021).Handbook of Applied Behavior Analysis (2. Edition).Guilford Press:New York.
Erbaş, D. & Yücesoy-Özkan, Ş. (2017). Uygulamalı Davranış Analizi. Pegem Akademi: Ankara.
Özyürek, M. (2001). Sınıf Yönetimi. Karatepe Yayınları: Ankara.
Özyürek, M. (2008). Problem Davranışları Değiştirme. Kök Yayıncılık: Ankara.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
  • Case Study
  • Problem Solving
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 40
Total(%) 40
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 40
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 60
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 2 2
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 12 1 12
Preparation for Final exam 1 25 25
Course hours 15 2 30
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 20 20
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 1 1
Homework
Total Work Load90
Total Work Load / 30 (h)3
ECTS Credit of the Course3
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No

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