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Speech-Language Supervision in Educational Settings


Course Description

Principles, roles, responsibilities, and practices of clinical supervision within educational settings for speech-language pathology. Emphasis is placed on evidence-based supervisory practices that foster the professional growth of graduate student clinicians and speech-language pathology assistants while expanding leadership skills of the supervising speech-language pathologist.


Athena Title

SLP Supervision


Non-Traditional Format

This course will be taught 95% or more online.


Semester Course Offered

Offered every year.


Grading System

A - F (Traditional)


Student learning Outcomes

  • Students will describe the roles, responsibilities, and ethical considerations of clinical supervisors in educational settings.
  • Students will apply evidence-based models and stages of supervision to guide the development of student clinicians, speech-language pathology assistants, and support personnel.
  • Students will demonstrate effective mentoring and feedback strategies grounded in adult learning principles and professional responsiveness.
  • Students will develop procedures for formative and summative evaluation of clinical performance aligned with professional and accreditation standards.
  • Students will reflect on supervisory style and create a plan for ongoing professional growth as a clinical educator.

Topical Outline

  • Overview of Supervision in Speech-Language Pathology
  • Models and Frameworks of Supervision
  • Ethics, Professional Standards, and Legal Considerations
  • Adult Learning Theory and Clinical Teaching
  • Mentoring in Clinical Education
  • Feedback and Communication Skills
  • Observation and Data Collection in Supervision
  • Evaluation of Clinical Competence
  • Reflective Supervision and Professional Growth

Syllabus


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