STUDENT EXPERIENCE IN SKILLS TRAINING FOR ENTREPRENEURSHIP MODULE, IN PROFESSIONAL TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN CHILE

Abstract Robotics is a powerful tool in education and it has gained a notable impact in the field of teaching computer science, engineering, math, physics and similar. As educational robotics laboratories stimulate many different abilities in students, such as problem solving and group working, it is possible to use robotics to promote soft skills as well. Soft skills are necessary to complement hard skills to build the 21st century professionalism, so it seems relevant to start promoting these skills as soon as possible. In this paper, we describe a lab for primary and first grade secondary schools in which robotics is employed to train soft skills in an informal context.

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Student Experience Applying to Graduate School for Speech-Language Pathology

Perspectives of the ASHA Special Interest Groups ◽

10.1044/2019_persp-19-00102 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 5 (1) ◽

pp. 192-205

Author(s):

Lesley Sylvan ◽

Andrea Perkins ◽

Carly Truglio

Keyword(s):

Graduate School ◽

Master's Degree ◽

Graduate Programs ◽

Student Experience ◽

Degree Programs ◽

Speech Language Pathology ◽

Application Process ◽

Master's Degree Programs ◽

Language Pathology ◽

Master’S Degree

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.

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Improving Communication Skills in Health Care

Perspectives on Communication Disorders and Sciences in Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Populations ◽

10.1044/cds20.3.109 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 20 (3) ◽

pp. 109-117

Author(s):

Lynda Katz Wilner ◽

Marjorie Feinstein-Whittaker

Keyword(s):

Health Care ◽

Patient Satisfaction ◽

Communication Skills ◽

Health Care Professionals ◽

Skills Training ◽

International Medical Graduate ◽

Medical Graduate ◽

Health Care Environment ◽

Medical Interpreters ◽

Accent Modification

Hospital reimbursements are linked to patient satisfaction surveys, which are directly related to interpersonal communication between provider and patient. In today’s health care environment, interactions are challenged by diversity — Limited English proficient (LEP) patients, medical interpreters, International Medical Graduate (IMG) physicians, nurses, and support staff. Accent modification training for health care professionals can improve patient satisfaction and reduce adverse events. Surveys were conducted with medical interpreters and trainers of medical interpreting programs to determine the existence and support for communication skills training, particularly accent modification, for interpreters and non-native English speaking medical professionals. Results of preliminary surveys suggest the need for these comprehensive services. 60.8% believed a heavy accent, poor diction, or a different dialect contributed to medical errors or miscommunication by a moderate to significant degree. Communication programs should also include cultural competency training to optimize patient care outcomes. Examples of strategies for training are included.

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A Comparison of Experiential and Observational Approaches for Enhancing the Interpersonal Communication Skills of Speech-Language Pathology Students

Journal of Speech and Hearing Disorders ◽

10.1044/jshd.4602.208 ◽

1981 ◽

Vol 46 (2) ◽

pp. 208-213 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Deborah R. Klevans ◽

Helen B. Volz ◽

Robert M. Friedman

Keyword(s):

Interpersonal Communication ◽

Skills Training ◽

Speech Language Pathology ◽

Student Speech ◽

Verbal Skills ◽

Interpersonal Effectiveness ◽

Helping Relationship ◽

Interpersonal Skills Training ◽

Language Pathology ◽

Clinical Interactions

The effects of two short-term interpersonal skills training approaches on the verbal behavior of student speech-language pathologists were evaluated during peer interviews. Students who had participated in an experiential program in which they practiced specific verbal skills used significantly more verbal behaviors though to facilitate a helping relationship than did students whose training had consisted of observing and analyzing these verbal skills in clinical interactions. Comparisons with results of previous research suggest that length of training may be a crucial variable as students appear to need considerable time and practice to master the complex skills necessary for interpersonal effectiveness.

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