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Clinical Placement: Speech, Language Development at an Early Age, Development of Sound Pronunciation

Study Course Description

Course Description Statuss:Approved
Course Description Version:8.00
Study Course Accepted:25.01.2024 15:12:34
Study Course Information
Course Code:REK_213LQF level:Level 6
Credit Points:5.00ECTS:7.50
Branch of Science:Clinical MedicineTarget Audience:Rehabilitation
Study Course Supervisor
Course Supervisor:Ilze Klatenberga
Study Course Implementer
Structural Unit:Department of Rehabilitation
The Head of Structural Unit:
Contacts:Riga, 26a Anninmuizas boulevard, rkatrsu[pnkts]lv, +371 20271291
Study Course Planning
Full-Time - Semester No.1
Lectures (count)1Lecture Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Lectures2
Classes (count)0Class Length (academic hours)0Total Contact Hours of Classes0
Total Contact Hours2
Full-Time - Semester No.2
Lectures (count)2Lecture Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Lectures4
Classes (count)0Class Length (academic hours)0Total Contact Hours of Classes0
Total Contact Hours4
Study course description
Preliminary Knowledge:
Theoretical knowledge in Pedagogy. Phonetics and Phonology.
Objective:
Assessment of communication, speech/language development in early childhood (up to 3 years of age). Assessment of communication, activity of structures involved in articulation, pronunciation of sounds in preschool and school-aged children. Planning and conducting classes.
Topic Layout (Full-Time)
No.TopicType of ImplementationNumberVenue
1Introduction to the process (3rd semester), objectives, tasks of Clinical Placement: Speech/Language Development at an Early Age, Development of Sound Pronunciation.Lectures1.00auditorium
2Introduction to the objectives, tasks and venues of Clinical Placement: Speech/Language Development at an Early Age, Development of Sound Pronunciation (4th semester).Lectures1.00auditorium
3Analysis of progress of Clinical Placement: Speech/Language Development at an Early Age, Development of Sound Pronunciation.Lectures1.00auditorium
Assessment
Unaided Work:
Work with literature on the given topic. Preparation for classes. Analysis of clinical cases in the framework of Clinical Placement. Preparation of a presentation on a clinical case (4th semester) and presentation in defence of Clinical Placement. Creation of visual aids according to the set objectives. Within the framework of Clinical Placement.
Assessment Criteria:
At the end of the placement, the student prepares a placement summary: 1. Clinical case analysis and presentation. Creating a portfolio that includes the following: 1. Reflection of the acquired experience, conclusions and self-assessment in the form of an essay 2. Description of materials created and used during placement 3. Placement assessment that reflects the assessment by the placement supervisor 4. Description of daily work reports 5. Placement hours registration form approved by the placement supervisor
Final Examination (Full-Time):Defence (Placement)
Final Examination (Part-Time):
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge:As a result of completing the study course, the student will know how to evaluate speech/language, communication skills in children up to 3 years of age, will know how to evaluate the structures involved in articulation, sound pronunciation skills, and phonological processes. The student will be able to describe the methods and techniques to be used for the development of early childhood communication, speech/language. Will know about therapy options in cases of sound pronunciation disorders.
Skills:As a result of completing the study course, the student will be able to assess communication and language/speech in early childhood and preschool and school-age children with sound pronunciation disorders. Will be able to analyse the results of the assessment. Will plan the necessary classes and select, implement the necessary tasks, therapy directions for the development of communication, speech/language skills and disorder therapy. Will improve the ability to work independently and integrate the recommendations of the placement supervisors into the existing experience, will be able to fill in the documentation used by audio speech therapists. Will be able to design visual aids, class plans, present experience gained during the placement.
Competencies:As a result of successfully completing the study course, the student will be able to apply the acquired knowledge and practical skills in evaluating speech/language, communication skills in early childhood and preschool and school children with sound pronunciation disorders, and will plan and implement the necessary therapy.
Bibliography
No.Reference
Required Reading
1Speech Sound Disorders in Children : In Honor of Lawrence D. Shriberg Rhea Flipsen, Peter Paul, 2010
2Children's Speech Sound Disorders Caroline Bowen, 2015
3Comprehensive Perspectives on Speech Sound Development and Disorders : Pathways From Linguistic Theory to Clinical Practice Peter Beate, 2013
4Miltiņa Irēna. Skolotāja logopēda darba mape, 2008. (izdevums akceptējams)
5Judīte Lūse, Irēna Miltiņa, Sarmīte Tūbele. Logopēdijas terminu skaidrojošā vārdnīca
6Rutmane I., Vabale A., Blūmentāle I., Kalēja I., Klatenberga I. Latviešu valodas fonēmu pārbaudes materiāls. Rīga: Rīgas Stradiņa universitāte, 2008. (izdevums akceptējams)
7Miltiņa Irēna, Skaņu izrunas traucējumi, 2005. (izdevums akceptējams)
Additional Reading
1Brice B. Skaņu pasakas un ritma rotaļas. R., 2010
2Brice B. Pirkstiņu rotaļas. R., 2016
Other Information Sources
1http://www.cplol.eu/
2http://www.asha.org/
3http://www.logopedi.lv/
4http://www.audiologopedi.lv/