LOGO0014-1 : Speech theraphy Approach Learning : Seminar on integration in developmental speech therapy

Study Programmes 2015-2016

LOGO0014-1

Speech theraphy Approach Learning : Seminar on integration in developmental speech therapy

Duration :

45h Pr

Number of credits :

Master in speech and language therapy (120 ECTS)		4

Lecturer :

Anne-Lise Leclercq, Christelle Maillart

Coordinator :

Christelle Maillart

Language(s) of instruction :

French language

Organisation and examination :

All year long

Units courses prerequisite and corequisite :

Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program

Course contents :

The course "Learning the Speech Therapy Approach" is a clinical course using problem based learning methods, centered on contextualized acquisition and focused on the learner. The LSTA course is an adaptation of these concepts to the specific context of Speech Therapy. Its aim is to develop students' ability in the area of clinical reasoning using general problem solving strategies, and to develop a network linking organized knowledge and specific abilities. Students will be working in small groups on clinical cases that involve the solution of a problem. With the help of a clinician acting as a tutor, they will work on specific problems together, in terms of the following steps: analysis of the case, generating a hypothesis, commenting on complementary data or documentation, assessment of all information collected regarding the case, and finally, the solution of the problem.

Learning outcomes of the course :

Four categories of skills are identified: Dynamic skills

To increase the students' motivation in relation to the practice of their profession, first in training courses, then during their future professional practice.
To stimulate students' desire to learn, to seek answers and to discover knowledge.

Strategic skills:

To increase problem-solving skills
To be able to acknowledge their strengths and weaknesses
To be aware of the complexity of professional practice
To allow each one to develop their capacities for critical thinking, independent action, and analysis
To allow each one to develop teamwork skills.
To facilitate cooperation between students and clinicians

Research Skills:

to help the students develop information gathering strategies
to teach them how to understand the important part of a book, article, test or any material presented, in a limited time

Specific Skills :

To develop skills regarding diagnosis and treatment of oral and written language disorders and problems regarding mathematical and calculating ability.

Prerequisite knowledge and skills :

Knowledge about landmarks and stages for oral language development, written language acquisition and arithmetic acquisition
Knowledge about oral language - written language and arithmetic assessment tools
Knowledge about strategies for oral language, written language and arithmetic therapy

Planned learning activities and teaching methods :

Problem-based learning
Working together in a group

Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :

In-person instruction. Classeswill meet on Friday, 9:00 AM to 13:00 PM. Attendance in class is required. Students have only one permitted absence per year (no excuse required). For any subsequent absence, students will have to turn in a written assignment on the topic covered in class on the days they were absent. Working together in a group: throughout the course, students will work together to perfect material concerned with language re-education.

Recommended or required readings :

Texts used in classes as resource documents will be made available to students on eCampus
The e-campus platform will be used for all other information concerning the course.

Assessment methods and criteria :

Assessment for purposes of certification will be by written examination
Both the written exam and the group work have to be validated to succeed in the course. Otherwise, a global score of 7/20 will be attributed.

Work placement(s) :

Organizational remarks :

An e-learning version of this course is available on e-campus. Students are expected to participate actively in class, and to apply themselves with diligence to every assignment, in order to improve their clinical skills.

Contacts :

Christelle MAILLART, lecturer Christelle.Maillart@ulg.ac.be
Anne-Lise Leclercq, AL.Leclercq@ulg.ac.be

Items online :

Items online
Texts used in classes as resource documents will be made available to students on eCampus The e-campus platform will be used for all other information concerning the course.