Information Package

Speech and Language Therapy Program

DKT414

PROFESSIONAL PRACTICUM IN SPEECH SOUND DISORDERS

Course Code
DKT414
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. Selects and applies appropriate assessment methods in cases with speech sound disorders and analyzes the assessment results.
  2. Determines and reports the needs of the case in terms of disorder, activity, and participation level based on the assessment results.
  3. Selects the appropriate therapy approach in line with the characteristics of the case and the assessment results, and determines short-term and long-term therapy goals.
  4. Plans and implements a therapy program appropriate to the determined goals and the performance level of the case, and evaluates the progress in the therapy process.
  5. Makes clinical decisions regarding the therapy process based on interim assessment results and reports the assessment and therapy process.
  6. Establishes effective communication with the case and/or family, provides necessary counseling, and collaborates with experts from different disciplines in the assessment and therapy process.
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 speech sound 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 Case assessment
2nd Week Case assessment
3rd Week Development of an individualized therapy plan
4th Week Clinical practice in speech sound disorders
5th Week Clinical practice in speech sound disorders
6th Week Clinical practice in speech sound disorders
7th Week Clinical practice in speech sound disorders
8th Week Interim Report Presentation
9th Week Clinical practice in speech sound disorders
10th Week Clinical practice in speech sound disorders
11th Week Clinical practice in speech sound disorders
12th Week Clinical practice in speech sound disorders
13th Week Clinical practice in speech sound disorders
14th Week End-of-term clinical assessment
15th Week End-of-term report presentation
Recommended or Required ReadingMcLeod, S., and Baker, E., (2017). Children's speech: An Evidence-Based Approach to Assessment and Intervention. Boston, MA: Pearson Education. Brosseau-Lapre & Rvachew (2020).
Introduction to Speech Sound Disorders. Plural Publishing
Rvachew & Brosseau-Lapre (2018). Developmental Phonological Disorders: Foundations of Clinical Practice. Plural Publishing.
Bernthal, J. & Bankson, N., Flipson, P. (2017). Articulation and Phonological Disorders. (8th Ed.). Pearson Education.
Treating articulation and phonological disorders in children. Mosby Elsevier Bowen, C. (2015). Children's speech sound disorders. New Delhi: Wiley-Blackwell.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Questions/Answers
  • Practice
  • Presentation
  • Report Preparation
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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