AN OVERVIEW OF EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICES IN SPEECH AND LANGUAGE THERAPY PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
DKT310	AN OVERVIEW OF EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICES IN SPEECH AND LANGUAGE THERAPY	6	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. DENİZ YILDIZ
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit	Lecturer TUĞBA KARATOY
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	They have basic knowledge about evidence-based practices, and have knowledge about identifying and applying current evidence-based practices in intervention methods available in the field of language and speech therapy.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Concept and history of Evidence-Based Practice, Importance of research in speech and language disorders, Types of evidence and its importance for speech-language therapy, Principles and research methods used in research, External Evidence, Research items and the PICO concept, Systematic structure of scientific research - Experimental studies, Scientific ethics, Access to External Evidence: Use of library databases and PubMed, Validity of evidence: Internal validity, external validity, subjective biases, Evaluation of data on intervention methods, Research evaluation: Includes student presentations.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Student defines the concept of evidence-based practice.
Student knows the levels of evidence.
Student evaluates intervention practices and revises whether the practice is evidence based or not.
Student explains the elements of evidence-based practice.
Student can identify and evaluate the PICO elements of a research he/she has read.
The learner explains the evaluation of data on intervention methods.
Access to External Evidence: The learner practices the use of library databases and PubMed.
Validity of evidence: Define internal validity, external validity, subjective bias.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Literature reading, individual research	Evidence-Based Practice concept and history	Lecture discussion, Case study
2	Literature reading, individual research	The importance of research in language and speech disorders	Lecture discussion, Case study
3	Literature reading, individual research	Types of evidence and their importance for speech-language therapy Reading the relevant section	Lecture discussion, Case study
4	Literature reading, individual research	Principles and research methods used in research	Lecture discussion, Case study
5	Literature reading, individual research	External Evidence	Lecture discussion, Case study
6	Literature reading, individual research	Research elements and PICO concept	Lecture discussion, Case study
7	Literature reading, individual research	Systematic structure of scientific research - Experimental studies	Lecture discussion, Case study
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Literature reading, individual research	scientific ethics	Lecture discussion, Case study
10	Literature reading, individual research	Access to External Evidence: Use of library databases and PubMed	Lecture discussion, Case study
11	Literature reading, individual research	Validity of evidence: Internal validity, external validity, subjective biases	Lecture discussion, Case study
12	Literature reading, individual research	Evaluation of data regarding intervention methods	Lecture discussion, Case study
13	Literature reading, individual research	Research evaluation: Student presentations	Lecture discussion, Case study
14	Literature reading, individual research	Student presentations	Lecture discussion, Case study
15	Literature reading, individual research	General evaluation	Lecture discussion, Case study
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Scientific research methods: approach, methods and techniques

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.				3

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.					4

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.			2

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.				3

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	1	14
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	4	3	12
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	14	1	14
Assignment (Homework)	4	2	8
Project Work	0	0	0
Seminar	0	0	0
Internship	0	0	0
Technical Visit	0	0	0
Web Based Learning	14	1	14
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	2	28
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	14	1	14
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	94	0	148