Student Self-Directed Professional Development as a Formative Assessment Skill

2008 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 4-8
Author(s):  
Paul W. Cascella ◽  
Donald A. Vogel

Abstract While professional development is most typically thought of as continuing education beyond the master’s degree, we have formulated a process for master’s degree students in speech-language pathology to identify and self-evaluate their own professional development. Current standards for preparing graduate students in speech-language pathology focus primarily on introducing students to an extensive array of academic and clinical topics (e.g., disorders, conditions, service delivery models, evidence-based practice). However, indirect support for self-directed professional development can be found in two CAA standards, Standard 3.1B (i.e., “breadth and depth of the scope of practice”) and Standard 4.2 (i.e., reasonable accommodations). The authors describe a series of self-reflection activities that are integrated within speech-language pathology course work for the purpose of fostering professional development at the preservice level. Student comments and outcomes to date are described.

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 192-205
Author(s):  
Lesley Sylvan ◽  
Andrea Perkins ◽  
Carly Truglio

Purpose The purpose of this study is to better understand the experiences faced by students during the application process for master's degree programs in speech-language pathology. Method Data were collected through administering an online survey to 365 volunteers who had applied to master's degree programs in speech-language pathology. Survey questions were designed to gain the student perspective of the application process through exploration of students' deciding factors for top choices of graduate programs, emotional involvement in the application process, biases/rumors heard, student challenges, advice to future applicants, and what students would change about the application process. Results Factors that influenced participants' reasoning for selecting their “top choice” programs were largely consistent with previous studies. Issues that shaped the student experience applying to graduate school for speech-language pathology included financial constraints, concern regarding the prominence of metrics such as Graduate Record Examinations scores in the admissions process, a perceived lack of guidance and advising from faculty, and confusion regarding variation among graduate program requirements. Conclusion Gaining insight into the student experience with the application process for graduate programs in speech-language pathology yields useful information from a perspective not frequently explored in prior literature. While the data presented in this study suggest the process is confusing and challenging to many applicants, the discussion highlights practical solutions and sheds light on key issues that should be considered carefully by individual graduate programs as well as the field as a whole.


1986 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 3-5 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stan Dublinske

Administrators in rural/remote areas often ask if the speech-language pathologist must have a master's degree to provide services. This article includes discussions of the types of services provided by speech-language pathologists, and the differences in professional education between a master's degree and a bachelor's degree for a speech-language pathologist. Alternatives are presented for providing speech-language pathology services to rural/remote areas that do not require an on-site qualified speech-language pathologist.


2013 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 35-40
Author(s):  
Carol Dudding

Whether in our professional or private lives, we are all aware of the system wide efforts to provide quality healthcare services while containing the costs. Telemedicine as a method of service delivery has expanded as a result of changes in reimbursement and service delivery models. The growth and sustainability of telehealth within speech-language pathology and audiology, like any other service, depends on the ability to be reimbursed for services provided. Currently, reimbursement for services delivered via telehealth is variable and depends on numerous factors. An understanding of these factors and a willingness to advocate for increased reimbursement can bolster the success of practitioners interested in the telehealth as a service delivery method.


2014 ◽  
Vol 51 (6) ◽  
pp. 135-137 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nancy J. Scherer ◽  

This paper describes the outcome of the 2013 American Cleft Palate–Craniofacial Association Task Force entitled “Speech Therapy Where There Are No Speech Therapists.” The membership and goals of the initial task force are presented. Survey methods, communication of the members, and meeting discussion of the task force at the 12th International Congress for Craniofacial Anomalies in Orlando, Florida, in May 2013 are described. Conclusions of the task force and recommendations for the future comprised four areas: organization and communication, protocols, service delivery models, and development of training programs/modules in speech-language pathology for craniofacial conditions.


2016 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 193-211 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rachel Elise Jakhelln ◽  
Kristin Emilie Bjørndal ◽  
Gerd Stølen

UiT Norges arktiske universitet har gjennomført en nasjonal pilot i grunnskolelærerutdanning på masternivå, hvor de første studentene fullførte utdanningen og leverte masteroppgave våren 2015. Denne artikkelen fokuserer på hvilken relevans studentene opplever at masteroppgaven har for den fremtidige profesjonsutøvelsen deres. Å undersøke studentenes oppfatning av masterarbeidet er av betydning, ikke bare fordi masterutdanning blir en nasjonal ordning fra 2017, men også for å utvikle kunnskap om betydningen av forsknings- og utviklingskompetanse for grunnskolelærere. Studiens empiriske materiale er en intervjuundersøkelse med 22 av de 61 første masterstudentene. Undersøkelsen inngår i en longitudinell studie som vil belyse nyutdannedes profesjonslæring i starten av karrieren, og konkret hvordan lærere integrerer kunnskapen fra utdanningen med kunnskap og erfaringer de utvikler som ferske lærere. Resultatene fra denne delstudien viser at masterarbeidet har gitt studentene dybdekunnskap og FoU-kompetanse som er av betydning for den videre profesjonsutøvelsen. Studien viser også at det er betydningsfullt at masteroppgaven har forankring i skolens praksis og bidrar til utviklingen som lærer. Av materialet fremgår det også at studentene fremhever selvstendighet og evne til samarbeid, og de er stolte av masterarbeidet sitt. Resultatene er drøftet opp mot begrepene konseptuell og kontekstuell kunnskap (Afdal & Nerland, 2012; Muller, 2009) og i lys av profesjonsteori. Masterarbeidet synes avgjørende for profesjonsidentiteten, men det vil kreves et systematisk utviklingsarbeid for å kunne gi masterarbeidet kvaliteter som kan støtte opp om studentenes utvikling som profesjonelle lærere. For lærerutdanningene tilsier dette at FoU-kompetanse må gis oppmerksomhet fra første dag i utdanningen.Nøkkelord: grunnskolelærerutdanning, masteroppgave, nyutdannet lærer, FoU-kunnskap, profesjonell identitet, profesjonsidentitet, konseptuell/kontekstuell kunnskapAbstractThe National Teacher Education Curriculum in Norway will from 2017 be taught at master’s level, extending from four to five years. In relation to this, The University of Tromsø, the Arctic University of Norway, in 2010 launched a national pilot program in teacher education: a five year long research-based master’s degree, divided into two programs adjusted to the Norwegian educational system: 1st–7th and 5th–10th grade, from which the first students graduated in the spring of 2015. This article aims to examine the importance the master’s thesis holds for teacher education student’s development of knowledge and future professional work. The analyzed data consist of interviews conducted with 22 of the 61 graduating students from the national pilot program. The study is part of a five-year longitudinal research project, illuminating professional development of newly educated teachers with a master’s degree and in what way knowledge from Initial Teacher Education sustains when encountering the profession. It is important to explore the students’ views of the thesis, not only because the five-year master’s programs will be implemented on a national level, but also because knowledge about the significance of R&D for school teachers is needed. Our analysis shows that the results of the work with the thesis are deep knowledge, R&D competence deemed relevant for teaching, autonomy and interpersonal skills: the students reported feeling proud of their own work. The results are discussed in relation to the concepts contextual and conceptual knowledge (Afdal & Nerland, 2012; Muller, 2009) as well as relating to theories of professionalism. To achieve excellence in a R&D-based program, which can support student teachers’ professional development, a systematic and evolving approach is cruical. For the future development of teacher education at master’s level, this means that R&D competence must be emphasized from day one.Keywords: teacher education, master’s thesis, newly educated teacher, R&D knowledge, professional identity, conceptual/contextual knowledge


Author(s):  
Nina Batechko ◽  

The article reveals the peculiarities of using the acmeological approach as a theoretical and methodological basis for modeling the process of higher school teachers training in the conditions of a master’s degree course. It has been noted that acmeology in the process of studying the patterns and mechanisms of development of the future teacher during the period of study at a master’s degree course, allows to adjust the curricula and programs for the preparation of masters – future teachers of higher educational institutions, for the goal of their individual development as professionals and personalities. The conditions for the professional development of future higher school teachers in the conditions of the master’s degree course have been stated. Among them are the development of the future sphere, the improvement of the educational process under the master’s program, the innovative nature of the master’s degree studies, and the model of the organization of education. The acmeological model of the professional development of the teacher of higher school in the conditions of the a master’s degree course has been built, which makes it possible to trace the direct connection between the stages of the development of his professionalism: professional self-knowledge, professional self-education, professional self-development and professional self-improvement with the need of s master degree student to aspire to «acme» tops. From the positions of the acmeological approach it is proved that the training of teachers of higher school in the conditions of the master’s degree course is a dynamic system that is constantly evolving, changing, acquiring new personal and individual psychological characteristics allowing the future teacher to have wide opportunities for social and professional adaptation.


2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 206-215
Author(s):  
Kelly A. Kleinhans ◽  
Christina Brock ◽  
Lauren E. Bland ◽  
Bethany A. Berry

Purpose Clinical supervisors play a fundamental role in enabling students to transform knowledge into clinical skills. The 2020 changes to Speech-Language Pathology Certification Standards will require speech-language pathologists who want to serve as clinical supervisors of applicants for certification to complete a minimum of 9 months of practice experience postcertification and 2 hr of professional development in the professional practice domain of supervision postcertification prior to overseeing a student in a clinical supervisor capacity. Conclusion This article describes a framework for clinical supervisors of graduate students to use based on the premise that supervision should be an intentional reflective activity. The authors describe how to plan for clinical education across practice settings, provide appropriate feedback, and use questions effectively. Supplemental Material https://doi.org/10.23641/asha.11528250


2008 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 16-23 ◽  
Author(s):  
Glen M. Tellis ◽  
Lisa Bressler ◽  
Katrina Emerick

Abstract The purpose of this study was to examine school speech-language pathologists’ knowledge of and skill levels with assessing and treating stuttering. This paper provides information on 255 school speech-language pathologists who responded to a 49-question survey about stuttering. The instrument contained questions that addressed specific aspects of assessment and treatment as well as general questions about stuttering. Results indicate that on average, the speech-language pathologists had only treated 12 children who stuttered throughout their careers and averaged 2 children who stuttered on their caseloads per year. Data indicate that regardless of whether the speech-language pathologists took graduate course work in fluency disorders, had their Certificate of Clinical Competence, or attended continuing education workshops in fluency disorders, they lacked basic knowledge and skills in assessing and treating stuttering. Systematic training in specific aspects of assessment and treatment for people who stutter is urgently needed for speech-language pathology students and practicing clinicians.


2021 ◽  
Vol 11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Erdem Aksoy ◽  
Derya Bozdoğan ◽  
Mümin Şen

In 2018, a legislative change -law number 2547- resulted in the adoption of the title "instructor", replacing "lecturers, specialists, translators, and education planners" for positions at the different departments of universities. This law also led to an adjustment in the instructor recruitment requirements. Correspondingly, the English language teaching instructors must have completed a master's degree to be hired to work at School of Foreign Languages (SFLs). This paper aims to uncover the opinions and suggestions of School of Foreign Language administrators about this change. This study shows that administrators approach the new requirement unenthusiastically due to the possible problems in hiring instructors. As an alternative criterion to a master's degree in ELT, administrators consider certification, teaching experience and graduate degrees in non-ELT programs. The results suggest that instructors be provided with professional development opportunities that merges theory into practice.


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