APPLIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
DKT207	APPLIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS	3	2	2	6

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
Level of the Course Unit :	BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle
Type of the Course :	Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. DENİZ YILDIZ
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit	Lecturer SEDA KETEN
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	With this lesson; It aims to provide knowledge and experience about applied behavior analysis, which is generally based on the behaviorist approach, and behavior change techniques used within the scope of applied behavior analysis. It is aimed to provide the student with knowledge and skills about applied behavior analysis techniques (techniques for identifying and evaluating behaviors, increasing desired behaviors, and reducing undesirable behaviors).
Contents of the Course Unit:	This lesson; Concept, features and principles of applied behavior analysis; describe methods of measuring behavior or collecting data on behavior and graphing the data; behavioral goal writing; describe methods of measuring behavior; reading graphs of behavior; effective reinforcer identification techniques; preparing a list of potential reinforcements; describe methods to increase appropriate behavior; describe methods for preventing inappropriate behavior; describe other methods used to reduce inappropriate behavior; It includes behavior change plan topics.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Explains the concept and features of applied behavior analysis.
Creates methods of measuring behavior or collecting data about behavior and design data.
Describe methods for increasing appropriate behaviors.
Describes methods to reduce inappropriate behavior.
Plans to change behavior.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Literature Reading, Individual Research	Behavioral Approach, Reactive and Operant Conditioning	Lecture, Discussion, Case Study
2	Literature Reading, Individual Research	Applied Behavior Analysis: Definition, features, concepts	Lecture, Discussion, Case Study
3	Literature Reading, Individual Research	Identifying and Defining Target Behaviors	Lecture, Discussion, Case Study
4	Literature Reading, Individual Research	Measuring Target Behaviors, Anecdote and ABC Recording, Permanent Product Recording, Event Recording and Controlled Event Recording, Checklists, Duration Recording and Wait Time Recording Interobserver Reliability in These Recording Types	Lecture, Discussion, Case Study
5	Literature Reading, Individual Research	Measuring Target Behaviors, Anecdote and ABC Recording, Permanent Product Recording, Event Recording and Controlled Event Recording, Checklists, Duration Recording and Wait Time Recording Interobserver Reliability in These Recording Types	Lecture, Discussion, Case Study
6	Literature Reading, Individual Research	Time Interval Recording, Recording with Instant Time Sampling Interobserver Reliability in These Recording Types	Lecture, Discussion, Case Study
7	Literature Reading, Individual Research	Processing and Interpreting Data Regarding Recorded Behaviors into Graphics	Lecture, Discussion, Case Study
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Literature Reading, Individual Research	Increasing Appropriate Behaviors	Lecture, Discussion, Case Study
10	Literature Reading, Individual Research	Symbol Reinforcement	Lecture, Discussion, Case Study
11	Literature Reading, Individual Research	Stimulus Control, Prebehavioral Stimuli, Stimulus Generalization	Lecture, Discussion, Case Study
12	Literature Reading, Individual Research	Reducing Inappropriate Behavior	Lecture, Discussion, Case Study
13	Literature Reading, Individual Research	Ethical Problems in Reducing Behaviors	Lecture, Discussion, Case Study
14	Literature Reading, Individual Research	Presentation and Discussion of Prepared Behavior Change Plans	Lecture, Discussion, Case Study
15	Literature Reading, Individual Research	An overview	Question answer
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Erbaş, D., Özkan, Ş. (Ed). (2019). Uygulamalı Davranış Analizi. Ankara: Pegem Akademi

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Has the basic information on the science of language and speech in order to identify and interpret necessary approaches for his/her patients.				3

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Identifies the main phenomenons, principles, processes and practices of language and speech science, explains the methods in the field and makes a basic level of analysis and evaluation.				3

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Has the ability to plan a proper language and speech therapy program via his/her theoretical and practical knowledge.		1

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To prepare the language and speech therapy profession according to ethical rules, assimilate the multidisciplinary approach, to prepare the necessary screening programs for healthy and / or problem groups in accordance with contemporary medical rules, to evaluate the patients with language and speech disorders, to identify the problems, and to find appropriate re / habilitation programs have the skills to prepare, determine the necessary tools and apply them.			2

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Collaborates with main medical fields.			2
2	Evaluates and interprets the problems about language and speech disorder of his/her patients guided by relevant specialist, asks consultation from other departments in case of need.			2

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	In addition to measuring the effectiveness, continuity and quality of the services related to language and speech therapy, it also conducts training and practice studies on language and speech science.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Performs his/her duties of expertise in the eyes of judicial authorities and private and government agencies.		1

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Enables the development of professional standards and policies, determines planning and execution of the assessment and rehabilitation approaches, identifies the efficient applications of new knowledge-based methods and programs and contributes to improve professional and technical standarts.			2

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT
Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities
Type of the Learning Activites	Learning Activities (# of week)	Duration (hours, h)	Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities	14	4	56
Preliminary & Further Study	14	4	56
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	14	2	28
Assignment (Homework)	0	0	0
Project Work	0	0	0
Seminar	0	0	0
Internship	0	0	0
Technical Visit	0	0	0
Web Based Learning	4	2	8
Implementation/Application/Practice	0	0	0
Practice at a workplace	0	0	0
Occupational Activity	0	0	0
Social Activity	0	0	0
Thesis Work	0	0	0
Field Study	0	0	0
Report Writing	0	0	0
Final Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Final Exam	4	1	4
Mid-Term Exam	1	2	2
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	4	1	4
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	56	0	159