Code |
Name of the Course Unit |
Semester |
In-Class Hours (T+P) |
Credit |
ECTS Credit |
ETY315 |
INDEPENDENT LIVING IN VISUALLY IMPAIRED PEOPLE |
5 |
3 |
3 |
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 : |
Elective |
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit |
- |
Coordinator of the Course Unit |
Assist.Prof. ÇAĞIL ERTÜRK |
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit |
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Course Prerequisite |
No |
OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS |
Objectives of the Course Unit: |
Aimof this course, identification of visually impaired people as field of occupational therapy, teach occupational therapy approach to increase their attendance to community and provide accesible education. |
Contents of the Course Unit: |
Types of visual disabilities, low visual skills, education for visual impaired persons, assistive devices for visual impaired persons and role of occupational therapists. |
KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to) |
He/ she can identify visual impaired people's difficulty in activity. |
He / she knows total and low visual impairement diffrerencies |
He/ she can make ccceseble education design for visual disability , can give consultancy to the schools and universities |
He/ she can give consultancy for work places |
He /She can use assistive devices for visual impared people and make design for them. |
WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY |
Week |
Preparatory |
Topics(Subjects) |
Method |
1 |
Reading related topics |
Introduction to visual disabilities |
Presentation |
2 |
Reading related topics |
Introduction to visual disabilities |
Presentation |
3 |
Reading related topics |
Brain Lobes related to vision |
Presentation |
4 |
Reading related topics |
Handicappes of visual impared peoples |
Presentation |
5 |
Reading related topics |
Handicappes of visual impared peoples |
Presentation |
6 |
Reading related topics |
Education difficulties of visual impared peoples |
Presentation |
7 |
Reading related topics |
Daily life dificulties of visual impared peoples |
Presentation |
8 |
- |
MID-TERM EXAM |
- |
9 |
Reading related topics |
Accesebil buildings design for visually disabled people |
Presentation |
10 |
Reading related topics |
Asstive devices for education |
Presentation - video |
11 |
Reading related topics |
Assistive device for daily life |
Presentation - video |
12 |
Reading related topics |
Simulation to understand what is to be visual impaired |
on site visit to simulation area |
13 |
Reading related topics |
Discussion of simulations |
Discussion |
14 |
Making Presentation |
Presentation of students : sample reports |
Discussion |
15 |
Making Presentation |
Presentation of students : sample reports |
Discussion |
16 |
- |
FINAL EXAM |
- |
17 |
- |
FINAL EXAM |
- |
SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING |
Low Vision Rehabilitation: A Practical Guide for Occupational Therapists, by Mitchell Scheiman OD FCOVD FAAO (Author), Maxine Scheiman (Author), Stephen G. Whittaker PhD FAAO OTR/L CLVT (Author) |
ASSESSMENT |
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities |
Number of Activities |
Degree of Contribution (%) |
Description |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
CONTRIBUTION OF THE COURSE UNIT TO THE PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES
KNOWLEDGE |
Theoretical |
|
Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
He fulfills all roles required by his professional performance, integrates the entire occupational therapy process, carries out his own practices using the information on theoretical and practical occupational therapy in his field. He actively participates in the development, advancement, and promotion of occupational therapy.
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4 |
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KNOWLEDGE |
Factual |
|
Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
He explains the basic facts, principles, processes in the subfields of occupational therapy and the methods in the field of application makes advanced analyses and evaluations.
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3 |
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2 |
He uses the advanced knowledge he acquires to protect the community's health.
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4 |
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SKILLS |
Cognitive |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
He studies, picks, analyzes and synthesizes theories and application models in the occupational therapy field that are supported by scientific publications and resources, with the purpose of carrying out the activities and vital roles of people and communities and determining health care needs, and plans the response.
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4 |
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SKILLS |
Practical |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
He analyzes biological, medical, psychological, sociological and technological information within the scope of occupational therapy, synthesizes this information with information from theories about activity and participation, determines and analyzes the person's resources and constraints. Using this information, research and evidence-based solution proposals can be developed.
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3 |
|
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OCCUPATIONAL |
Autonomy & Responsibility |
|
Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
By critically interpreting activity and participation constraints, he chooses a professional and independent role for himself (e.g. treatment, counseling) and works in a people-centric manner by using prevention, rehabilitation, and treatment activities.
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4 |
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OCCUPATIONAL |
Learning to Learn |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
He determines the need for research on topics associated with occupational therapy practices and/or occupational therapy science, prepares related research questions, conducts independent research, and carries on lifelong learning.
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3 |
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OCCUPATIONAL |
Communication & Social |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
By establishing close cooperation with the people and community, he carries out occupational therapy intervention, and works to improve community involvement by creating accessible and adaptable environments.
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3 |
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2 |
He works with those receiving services and providing care, with the team members, and other stakeholders in a cooperative and interdisciplinary manner to ensure roles and participation.
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|
3 |
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3 |
He has a computer license and foreign language proficiency adequate for use in Europe.
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1 |
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OCCUPATIONAL |
Occupational and/or Vocational |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
He considers and respects personal differences, cultural beliefs, customs, and traditions and takes into account and respects their effect on participation in roles and activities. He combines these with scientific, cultural and ethical values.
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3 |
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2 |
He explains a person's daily life, production, and leisure time activities and his nature regarding his duties, and explains the connection between his performance regarding these and the connection between activities and health and wellbeing.
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3 |
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3 |
He acknowledges his own responsibility in the intervention he carries out and does so according to the principles of management and quality. He takes part in the process of quality development in occupational therapy and returns information to stakeholders.
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3 |
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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 |
3 |
42 |
Preliminary & Further Study |
14 |
3 |
42 |
Land Surveying |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Group Work |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Laboratory |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Reading |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Assignment (Homework) |
14 |
2 |
28 |
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 |
4 |
5 |
20 |
Mid-Term Exam |
1 |
1 |
1 |
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam |
4 |
4 |
16 |
Short Exam |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Preparation for the Short Exam |
0 |
0 |
0 |
TOTAL |
52 |
0 |
150 |
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Total Workload of the Course Unit |
150 |
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Workload (h) / 25.5 |
5,9 |
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ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit |
6,0 |
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