Week |
Subject |
Related Preparation |
1) |
Course Introduction and Overview: Purpose of Level I course, Learning Objectives, Assignments, Instructional Schedule, Discussion Boards, Grading, emailing the Professor, Networking with Other Students in Course, Important Links |
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2) |
Introduction to Adult Learners: Defining characteristics, Types of Learning Classification Schemes, Scope of Adult and Vocational Education in U.S., Lifelong Learning |
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3) |
Adult Learners II: Instructional Challenges Adult Learning Barriers, Principles of adult learning, Facilitating Learning |
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4) |
Student Diversity: Understanding and Respecting Cultural Diversity, Multicultural Education and Curricular Change, Special Student Learning Needs/Mainstreaming, Older Learners, Flexible Instructional Practices |
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5) |
Learning Across the Lifespan: Learning Across the Lifespan, Contemporary Learning Theory: Information Processing Theory, Memory Models |
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6) |
Technological Literacy: Technological Literacy and the Digital Divide Internet Tutorial: Overview, Search Engines, Databases, Research Tools |
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7) |
Effective Teaching: Teaching Effectiveness Model, History of Teaching, Research on Teaching Effectiveness, Ethical Issues in Teaching |
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8) |
Becoming a Master Teacher
Overview: Essential Skills and Competencies, Teaching Students How to Learn and Think |
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9) |
Planning for Instruction: Understanding the Culture of Teaching, Curriculum Research and Development, Course Countdown, Developing a Syllabus |
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10) |
Direct Instruction: Instructional Model, Seven Steps, Planning, Lecturing and Managing Discussions |
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11) |
Instructional Media and Technology: Course Materials Preparation, Instructional Technology |
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12) |
Student Learning: Assessing Learning, Testing and Grading, Assessment vs. Evaluation, Promoting Higher Order Thinking Skills |
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13) |
Classroom Management and Discipline: Safety, Legal Responsibilities, Recordkeeping, Class Control, Problem Students, Discipline |
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14) |
Lifelong Learning: Student Motivation, Promoting Excellence, Self Esteem, and Involvement |
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Program Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
1) |
To use theoretic and methodological approach, evidence-based principles and scientific literature in Speech and Language Therapy field systematically for practice. |
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2) |
To have theoretic and practical knowledge for individual's, family's and the community's health promotion and protection. |
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3) |
To use information and health technologies in practice and research in the field of Speech and Language Therapy. |
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4) |
To communicate effectively with advisee, colleagues for effective professional relationships. |
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5) |
To be able to monitor occupational information using at least one foreign language, to collaborate and communicate with colleagues at international level. |
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6) |
To use life-long learning, problem-solving and critical thinking skills. |
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7) |
To act in accordance with ethical principles and values in professional practice. |
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8) |
To take part in research, projects and activities within sense of social responsibility and interdisciplinary approach. |
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9) |
To be able to search for literature in health sciences databases and information sources to access to information and use the information effectively. |
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10) |
To take responsibility and participate in the processes actively for training of other therapist, education of health professionals and individuals about speech and languege therapy. |
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11) |
To carry out speech and languge therapy practices considering cultural differences and different health needs of different groups in the community. |
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