NUTRITION EDUCATION AND COUNSELING PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
BEY241E	NUTRITION EDUCATION AND COUNSELING	3	2	2	2

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	English
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. HATİCE MERVE BAYRAM
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit	Lecturer MÜNEVVER BAŞAK ONAT
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	It's aimed to gain knowledge, skills, and attitudes regarding learning theories, nutrition education and counseling programs, as well as topics such as goal setting in education, communication techniques, educational planning, assessment, and motivational interviewing.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Learning theories, education and nutrition education, setting goals and determining behaviors in education, educational methods and tools, nutrition literacy, key characteristics of adult and child education, educational planning and assessment, communication techniques, motivational interviewing techniques, role-playing techniques and applications, and examples of counseling programs.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Explains the definition of education and learning and the differences between them.
Identifies some learning theories.
Demonstrates the importance of nutrition education with examples.
Orders the educational methods and their advantages and disadvantages.
Follows the rules to consider when applying educational methods.
Prepares nutrition education materials.
Uses mobile/web-based technology resources in nutrition education.
Prepares educational programs for different individuals and groups, such as children and adults.
Follows nutrition education while considering individuals' cultural and demographic characteristics.
Relates concepts aimed at improving consumers' knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Literature review, Group research, Individual research	Learning: Classical Conditioning and Operant Conditioning	Lecture, Discussion, Self study, group work
2	Literature review, Group research, Individual research	Learning: Cognitive Learning Theory and Observational Learning	Lecture, Discussion, Self study, group work
3	Literature review, Group research, Individual research	Behavior Change in Nutrition	Lecture, Discussion, Self study, group work
4	Literature review, Group research, Individual research	Education and Nutrition Education	Lecture, Discussion, Self study, group work
5	Literature review, Group research, Individual research	Development and Evaluation of Nutrition Education Programs	Lecture, Discussion, Self study, group work
6	Literature review, Group research, Individual research	Nutrition Education Materials and Preparation	Lecture, Discussion, Self study, group work
7	Literature review, Group research, Individual research	Nutrition Literacy and Assessment	Lecture, Discussion, Self study, group work
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Literature review, Group research, Individual research	Nutrition Education for Adults	Lecture, Discussion, Self study, group work
10	Literature review, Group research, Individual research	Nutrition Education for Children	Lecture, Discussion, Self study, group work
11	Literature review, Group research, Individual research	Communication Skills for Dietitians	Lecture, Discussion, Self study, group work
12	Literature review, Group research, Individual research	Nutrition Counseling	Lecture, Discussion, Self study, role play
13	Literature review, Group research, Individual research	Motivational Interviewing Techniques for Dietitians	Lecture, Discussion, Self study,role play
14	Literature review, Group research, Individual research	Roleplay Practices for Nutrition Education and Counseling	Lecture, Discussion, Self study, group work
15	Literature review, Group research, Individual research	Nutrition Education and Counseling Programs Around the World	Lecture, Discussion, Self study, group work
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Melrose, S., Park, C., & Perry, B. (2013). Teaching health professionals online: Frameworks and strategies. Athabasca University Press.
Dubois, D. J., Ibarluzea, I., & Winjkoop, I. (2016). Today’s nutrition and tomorrow’s public health: Challenges and opportunities. Frontiers Media SA.

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	Define the theoretical and practical concepts which comprise the required basic professional knowledge related to medicine and science.				3
2	Define the theoretical and practical concepts which comprise the required basic professional knowledge related to medicine and science.				3

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Requires the level of nutrition and dietetics, medical and related science and technology defines the concepts of theoretical and applied knowledge-based.				3
2	Requires the level of nutrition and dietetics, medical and related science and technology defines the concepts of theoretical and applied knowledge-based.				3

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Describe the advanced level of knowledge and skills in the fields of nutrition and dietetics based on medical and natural sciences,				3
2	Describe the advanced level of knowledge and skills in the fields of nutrition and dietetics based on medical and natural sciences,				3

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Recognize advanced level of theoretical and practical knowledge related to nutrients and nutrition, dietetics, community nutrition and institutional food service systems				3
2	Recognize advanced level of theoretical and practical knowledge related to nutrients and nutrition, dietetics, community nutrition and institutional food service systems				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Take responsibility both as a team member and individually in order to provide that unforeseen complex activities faced in the practices in his/her field are carried out.			2
2	Take responsibility both as a team member and individually in order to provide that unforeseen complex activities faced in the practices in his/her field are carried out.			2

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Evaluate the advanced knowledge and skills s/he has acquired in his/her field with a critical approach.			2
2	Evaluate the advanced knowledge and skills s/he has acquired in his/her field with a critical approach.			2

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Share his/her ideas and solution proposals for problems related to the issues in his/her field with professionals and non-professionals with the support of qualitative and quantitative data.			2
2	Share his/her ideas and solution proposals for problems related to the issues in his/her field with professionals and non-professionals with the support of qualitative and quantitative data.			2

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Discharge the responsibilities, duties and obligations in accordance with the rules and regulations of professional ethics related to nutrition and dietetics			2
2	Discharge the responsibilities, duties and obligations in accordance with the rules and regulations of professional ethics related to nutrition and dietetics			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	2	28
Preliminary & Further Study	0	0	0
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	0	0	0
Assignment (Homework)	2	1	2
Project Work	0	0	0
Seminar	0	0	0
Internship	0	0	0
Technical Visit	0	0	0
Web Based Learning	0	0	0
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	14	1	14
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	7	1	7
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	39	0	53