| Course Title | Code | Semester | L+U Hour | Credits | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applied Behavior Analysis | ÖAE203 | 3 + 0 | 3.0 | 4.0 |
| Prerequisites | None |
| Language of Instruction | Turkish |
| Course Level | Graduate |
| Course Type | |
| Mode of delivery | face to face |
| Course Coordinator |
Assist. Prof. Dr. Fidan ÖZBEY GÖKÇE |
| Instructors | |
| Assistants | |
| Goals | Define the concept and characteristics of applied behavior analysis. |
| Course Content | Determines the target behavior. Expresses the target behavior behaviorally. Determines the data collection method related to the target behavior. Collects data related to the target behavior. Selects the appropriate method/methods to change the problem behavior. |
| Learning Outcomes |
- Define the concept and characteristics of applied behavior analysis. - Describe methods of measuring behavior or collecting data on behavior and graph the data. - Describe methods for increasing appropriate behaviors. - Describe methods for reducing inappropriate behavior. - Be able to prepare a behavior change plan. |
| Week | Topics | Learning Methods |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Week | Behaviorist approach Applied behavior analysis | Research Verbal Expression |
| 2. Week | Applied behavior analysis in education, Principles of applied behavior analysis, Importance of defining behaviors, Writing behavioral goals | Research Verbal Expression |
| 3. Week | Identifying and defining target behaviors | Verbal Expression Research |
| 4. Week | Measuring target behaviors, Anecdote and ABC recording, Permanent product recording, Event recording and controlled event recording, Checklists, Time recording and waiting time recording, Inter-observer reliability in these recording types | Verbal Expression Research |
| 5. Week | Time interval recording, recording with instantaneous time sampling, Inter-observer reliability in these recording types, | Research Verbal Expression |
| 6. Week | Processing data on recorded behaviors into graphics | Research Verbal Expression |
| 7. Week | Interpreting Graphs | Research Verbal Expression |
| 8. Week | Increasing appropriate behaviors | Verbal Expression Research |
| 9. Week | Symbol reinforcement | Verbal Expression Research |
| 10. Week | Reducing inappropriate behavior | Verbal Expression Research |
| 11. Week | Reducing inappropriate behavior | Research Verbal Expression |
| 12. Week | Ethical problems in reducing behaviors | Verbal Expression Research |
| 13. Week | Presentation and discussion of prepared behavior change plans | Research Verbal Expression |
| 14. Week | Presentation and discussion of prepared behavior change plans | Research Verbal Expression |
| Program Requirements | Contribution Level | DK1 | DK2 | DK3 | DK4 | DK5 | Measurement Method |
|---|
| 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Course's Level of contribution | None | Very Low | Low | Fair | High | Very High |
| Method of assessment/evaluation | Written exam | Oral Exams | Assignment/Project | Laboratory work | Presentation/Seminar |
| Event | Quantity | Duration (Hour) | Total Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Hours | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Preparation, After Class Study | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Research | 14 | 1 | 14 |
| Verbal Expression | 7 | 2 | 14 |
| Midterm 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| Final | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| Classroom Activities | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Total Workload | 102 | ||
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 4.0 | ||
