Information Package

Speech and Language Therapy Program

DKT413

PROFESSIONAL PRACTICUM IN CHILDHOOD LANGUAGE DISORDERS

Course Code
DKT413
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
2 + 1
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. In cases of language disorders, selects and applies appropriate assessment methods and analyze the assessment results.
  2. Based on the assessment results, identifies and reports the patient's needs regarding impairment, activity, and participation levels.
  3. Based on the characteristics of the case and the evaluation results,determines short-term and long-term therapy goals.
  4. Plans, implements, and evaluates therapy outcomes of a language therapy program tailored to the defined goals and case requirements.
  5. Monitors the evaluation and therapy process, makes clinical decisions based on the results obtained, and reports the process.
  6. In the assessment and therapy process for language disorders, communicates effectively with the patient and/or their family and collaborate with experts from different disciplines.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone.
Course DescriptionThe aim of this course is to enable students to transfer their prior theoretical knowledge and skills regarding childhood language disorders to clinical practice, to develop case-specific clinical problem-solving and decision-making skills, and to foster an interdisciplinary approach to rehabilitation in this field.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Clinical assessment
2nd Week Clinical assessment
3rd Week Development of an individualized therapy plan
4th Week Clinical practice in childhood language disorders
5th Week Clinical practice in childhood language disorders
6th Week Clinical practice in childhood language disorders
7th Week Clinical practice in childhood language disorders
8th Week Interim Report Presentation
9th Week Clinical practice in childhood language disorders
10th Week Clinical practice in childhood language disorders
11th Week Clinical practice in childhood language disorders
12th Week Clinical practice in childhood language disorders
13th Week Clinical practice in childhood language disorders
14th Week End-of-term clinical assessment
15th Week End-of-term report presentation
Recommended or Required ReadingPaul, R., & Norbury, C. (2012) Language disorders from infancy through adolescence. 4th Edition. St. Louis, MO, USA: Mosby. McCauley, R.J., & Fey, M.E. (2006).
Treatment of language disorders in children. Baltimore, MD: Brookes Publishing. ? Kersner, M., & Wright, J. A. (Eds.). (2001). Speech and language therapy:
The decision-making process when working with children. London : David Fulton
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Questions/Answers
  • Report Preparation
  • Presentation
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
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work
Preparation for Final exam 1 45 45
Course hours
Preparation for Midterm exam
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 5 5
Homework
Presentation (including preperation) 2 45 90
Report writing 2 20 40
Performance Practice 15 20 300
Total Work Load480
Total Work Load / 30 (h)16
ECTS Credit of the Course3
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
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