Speech and Language Therapy: Theory-guided Practice in Speech and Language Therapy

22B1341

Bachelor

German

5.0

only summerterm

1 semester

This module aims to link professional logopaedic action and its underlying theoretical reference framework and systems. Theories and models relevant to speech and language therapy are analysed and critically evaluated with regard to their significance for speech and language therapy processes, the classification and categorisation of speech and language disorders as well as for diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. Aspects such as norms and values with especially regard to linguistic, cultural, gender-related and social diversity are included in the discussion and evaluation of the procedures.

• Identification and classification of theories and models that are relevant for speech and language therapy practice, e.g. (second) language acquisition, language processing, communication, learning, interaction, health and rehabilitation
• Derivation of assessment criteria for theories or theory-based approaches in speech and language therapy
• Analysis of underlying processes and structures in logopaedic diagnostics, planning and implementation of therapy, consulting and prevention
• Analysis of classification models in speech and language therapy
• Classification and evaluation of logopaedic diagnostic procedures with regard to their theoretical basis
• Classification and evaluation of logopaedic intervention procedures with regard to their theoretical basis and determination of the evidence base for the effectiveness of selected procedures
• Consideration of theories in the therapeutic decision-making process
• Inclusion and critical reflection of models, approaches and concepts also from the international, English-speaking world
• Critical examination of norms and target groups taking into account (linguistic) cultural, social and gender diversity in the analysis of diagnostic and intervention procedures

The total workload for the module is 150 hours (see also "ECTS credit points and grading").

• Oral presentation, with written elaboration or
• oral exam or
• Homework / Assignment

The presentation consists of an approx. 20-minute presentation of the selected method and its critical evaluation based on a scientific poster as well as an approx. 10-minute moderated discussion with the plenum.

Presentation: 30 minutes; corresponding summary in written form: maximum 2 pages

In this module, basic knowledge of speech and language therapy with reference to related sciences and fields of study such as linguistics or psychology as well as classification models of speech and language disorders, diagnostic and intervention procedures (vocational school level) is required. Prior introduction and/or exposure to diversity-specific aspects in speech therapy is of advantage and will be expanded on during the course.

Students who have successfully completed this module ...

• complement their prior knowledge with previously unknown or little-known theories and models relevant to speech and language therapy.
• differentiate and classify theories and models relevant to speech and language therapy on the basis of specific characteristics.
• allocate speech and language therapy classification models, diagnostic and intervention procedures to a theoretical reference system.
• expand their view on diversity-specific aspects of speech and language therapy diagnostics and intervention.

Students who have successfully completed this module ...

• demonstrate in-depth knowledge and critical understanding of theories and models relevant to speech and language therapy.
• relate theories and models relevant to speech and language therapy to each other and integrate them into a comprehensive theoretical framework of reference.
• recognise the relevance of theory-guided speech and language therapy practice for evidence-based practice.
• include social evidence in the critical evaluation of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.

Students who have successfully completed this module ...

• reflect on the significance of underlying theories and models for diagnostic and therapeutic processe.
• understand the confrontation with, among other things, diversity-specific aspects as part of their lifelong professional development.

Students who have successfully completed this module ...

• evaluate therapeutic decisions from the perspective of underlying theories and models and justify them in a sound manner
• develop evidence-based, disorder-specific and patient-oriented individual procedures in diagnostics and therapy on the basis of relevant theories and models

Students who have successfully completed this module ...

• present and critically discuss theoretical reference systems relevant to speech and language therapy according to selected criteria.
• convey the relevance of theory-guided logopaedic action for evidence-based practice in discourse with representatives of the field. 

Students who have successfully completed this module ...

• understand their professional-therapeutic actions to be guided by science and theory.

The module strengthens professional competences and links to the contents of therapeutic decision-making from the module "Clinical Reasoning 1/Speech therapy". Likewise, knowledge and competences from the modules "Introduction to Empirical Research for Therapy Professions", especially from the course "literature search" as well as the module "Evidence-based Practice" or the "Journal Club Logopedics" can be referred to for critically evaluating selected procedures.

• Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, Physiotherapy, B.Sc.

• Schneider, Barbara

• Schneider, Barbara