The speech-language-hearing pathologist’s training to work in education: what speech-language-hearing undergraduate students have to say

ABSTRACT Purpose: to discuss the speech-language-hearing pathologist’s training to work in education, based on the report from speech-language-hearing students. Methods: a total of 29 students in the seventh semester of the Speech-Language-Hearing program at two higher education institutions participated in this study. The questionnaire used was developed specifically for this study. It comprised open- and closed-ended questions on the profile of the students and their training to work in educational settings. Data were also collected on the syllabi of the courses related to Educational Speech-Language-Hearing Pathology at both institutions. The data were quantitatively and qualitatively analyzed. Results: the results indicated that the summed course load of the education-related courses is low, and their syllabi do not cover important aspects for the speech-language-hearing training aimed at the work in education. Also, the students reported that most of the practical activities took place in kindergarten or elementary school, with objectives related to a medical-centered view. The students also pointed out the need for improvements in the speech-language-hearing training to work in education. Conclusion: the students reported that their training should involve a broader course load, as well as contents and experiences to help them to consciously, critically, and responsibly join the educational setting.

摘要：
研究目的：基于言语语言听力专业学生的反馈，探讨面向教育领域从业的言语语言听力病理学家（Speech-Language-Hearing Pathologist）的培养路径。
研究方法：本研究招募了两所高等院校言语语言听力专业第七学期的29名学生参与。问卷为本研究专门编制，涵盖针对学生个人概况及教育领域从业相关培养情况的开放式与封闭式问题；同时收集了两所院校中教育言语语言听力病理学（Educational Speech-Language-Hearing Pathology）相关课程的教学大纲信息。数据采用定量与定性相结合的方法开展分析。
研究结果：结果显示，与教育领域相关的课程总课程负荷偏低，且其教学大纲未覆盖面向教育领域从业的言语语言听力病理学家培养所需的核心内容。此外，学生反馈称，多数实践活动开展于幼儿园或小学，且活动目标以医疗中心视角为导向。学生同时指出，面向教育领域从业的言语语言听力病理学家培养体系存在改进空间。
研究结论：学生认为，其培养体系应增设更多课程学时，补充相关教学内容与实践经验，助力他们能够自觉、批判且负责任地投身教育领域工作。