Objectives of Programme's Learning Outcomes

• Understand the theoretical and methodological fundamentals in psychology, educational sciences and language sciences to analyse a particular situation involving speech therapy
• Identify and explain the concepts, principles, and models of basic theoretical approaches in psychology, educational sciences and language sciences and their applications
• Explain and illustrate, with examples, human functioning, particularly in its pathological dimensions
• Understand the fundamentals of speech therapy interventions
• Describe and illustrate the different types of intervention in language sciences
• Describe the steps of the implementation process of interventions and identify the stakeholders involved
• Explain the concepts and relationships of theoretical models of intervention adopt a critical stance regarding these models.
• Explain the various issues underlying any intervention, and justify them according to their application context
• Identify the type of intervention, with reference to a theoretical framework, including the choice of appropriate tools to be implemented based on the analysis of a well-defined situation
• Provide clear, accurate, and reasoned information
• Provide information (both orally and in writing) regarding the fields of psychology, educational sciences and language sciences in an intelligible manner, with a good command of communication techniques.
• Summarise the contributions of different sources to justify an opinion or decision
• Structure data gathered during the analysis of an intervention request
• Collaborate, work in a team
• Interact effectively with other students to carry out collaborative projects.
• Demonstrate active listening and empathy in the context of an interpersonal situation
• Identify and appropriately implement the different ways of working in a group
• Act ethically and professionally
• Name, and be familiar with legal frameworks and ethical principles that govern research and practice in speech-language therapy, and implement them in their studies in a well-thought out manner (exams, coursework, etc.)
• Grow personally and professionally
• Name the separate branches of speech-language therapy
• Identify the different stakeholders involved in the practice of speech-language therapy
• Direct their choice of modules within their degree programme in order to develop a career plan in line with the realities in the field and their profile (aspirations, strengths, weaknesses, etc.)
• Develop their scientific curiosity and open-mindedness
• Understand the various means available for documentation, to promote self-learning and lifelong learning
• Understand, describe and analyse the French language
• Demonstrate a perfect command of the French language, orally and in writing, in both production and understanding

Learning Outcomes of UE

This course aims to introduce students to the principles of speech and language therapy intervention based on an Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) approach, while providing them with field experience through the completion of an observation internship.

UE Content: description and pedagogical relevance

The course will consist of two main activities:
- Lectures, during which the EBP approach will be presented. This approach formalizes the active pursuit of high-quality care by drawing on evidence from recent scientific literature, the clinician’s experience, the patient’s needs, and the specific context of the intervention. An overview of different approaches, methods, and rehabilitation techniques for the various components of language, taking into account the specificities of associated pathologies, will also be provided.
- An observation internship, offering students a first immersion in the clinical setting. This short internship will take the form of passive participation (observation) in therapy sessions conducted by a speech and language therapist with either a child or an adult patient. During these observations, students will be required to take notes, analyze the practices observed, and synthesize their main findings by linking them to the literature. These syntheses will then be presented orally to the entire class, thereby enabling students to share and compare observations from different placements. The presentations will also provide an opportunity for exchange and discussion around speech and language therapy practices.
 

Prior Experience

Not applicable