Duration
15h Th, 15h Pr
Number of credits
| Bachelor in psychology and education : speech and language therapy | 3 crédits |
Lecturer
Language(s) of instruction
French language
Organisation and examination
Teaching in the first semester, review in January
Schedule
Units courses prerequisite and corequisite
Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program
Learning unit contents
The course is based on an in-depth understanding of the principles underpinning the assessment of different levels of language, as well as on a critical analysis of the assessment tools, especially from a psychometric point of view. In addition, there are plenty of practical exercises. Besides the quantitative assessment of the results, special attention will be paid to the qualitative aspects of the assessment through the analysis of profiles and the types of errors
Learning outcomes of the learning unit
The learning objectives are based on the professional profile for speech-language pathology.
This course focuses primarily on clinical screening and diagnostic skills, which include the following:
- Mastering specialized knowledge:
- Critically master specialized, scientific, and clinical knowledge related to the normal and pathological functioning of oral language and communication, as well as the methodological principles of case assessment and evaluation.
- Integrate relevant knowledge from psychology, linguistics, medicine, and recent research in neuroscience.
- Analyze the patient's presentation and conduct a history-taking while maintaining a critical perspective on the situation.
- Develop a precise, well-reasoned assessment plan tailored to each patient and each situation.
- Conduct the assessment using the latest and most relevant methods and tools in the field (taking into account their psychometric qualities, scientific recommendations, and applicable legislation), while considering associated disorders (motor, sensory, cognitive, etc.).
- Descriptive assessment of spoken language and communication;
- Cognitive assessment of communicative functions to interpret the symptoms/deficits presented by patients in light of theoretical models;
- Functional assessment of communication in everyday situations
- Interpret the data from the patient history and various assessments in a well-reasoned manner.
- Make a diagnosis or reach a conclusion while highlighting the limitations of the analysis and interpretation, any missing information, and the means to obtain it.
- Establish connections between risk and protective factors and the diagnostic conclusion.
- Write a detailed assessment report tailored to its intended audience.
- In terms of the cross-cutting competency of communication, this course focuses on the following skills:
- Mastering the language of the profession: Expressing oneself in writing in a structured, precise, and grammatically correct manner
- Adapting communication: Structuring and clarifying the collected data and conclusions in a neutral and well-reasoned manner.
- Providing information on the healthcare provided: Delivering clear, accurate information and explanations in appropriate quantities and in a timely manner.
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
Command of basic statistics such as averages, standard deviation and testing the normality of distribution. Command of the development references of oral language.
Prerequisites :
LOGO5005-1 - Language development
LOGO5006-1 - Perception and speech production
This course isn't open to students whose mother tongue isn't French.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
The course consists of several parts:
- instruction on the principles underlying the assessment of different levels of spoken language;
- exercises to be completed in class and on eCampus. Representative exercises will be practiced in class and via eCampus, but students must be able to administer, grade, and interpret all of the tests included in the INAMI's exhaustive list.
Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)
Face-to-face course
Further information:
The course includes
-a face-to-face part ;
-a distance-learning part (through eCampus) offering practical exercises. Students will practice representative exercises in class and via Blackboard, but students must be able to administer, correct and interpret all the tests included in INAMI's exhaustive list.
Course materials and recommended or required readings
Platform(s) used for course materials:
- eCampus
Further information:
Course notes and exercices are available on eCampus
Exam(s) in session
Any session
- In-person
written exam
Further information:
The final grade is based on a written exam consisting of two parts: closed questions and open questions. Students must obtain a minimum grade of 10/20 in each part. If they fail one of the parts, the final grade will correspond to the failing grade. If both parts are failed, the final grade will be the average of the failing grades. If both parts are passed, the final grade will be the average of the two grades. For the second session, there is no carryover of grades and students must retake all parts.
The rigorous and complete completion (answering all questions) of the practical exercises on ecampus within the proposed time frame will result in an additional bonus point for the open-ended questions section.
Training in the administration of oral language assessment tests is highly recommended, as some of the questions on the exam may require you to be familiar with different protocols.
Proficiency in the French language is one of the basic skills required for professional practice in speech therapy. As such, if the exam paper contains more than 10 spelling mistakes (in usage and/or syntax), the student will have 2 points deducted from their final mark (out of 20).
Work placement(s)
Organisational remarks and main changes to the course
Course available online via the 'Blackboard' link in the MyULiege 'Courses' thumbnail
Contacts
Anne-Lise Leclercq AL.Leclercq@uliege.be (ULiège teacher)
Elise Brassart elise.brassart@hers.be (HERS teacher)
Pauline Menjot pauline.menjot@uliege.be (teaching assistant)
Association of one or more MOOCs
Items online
Notes
Notes will be available on eCampus.