Thesis(M.S.)--Auburn University, 2008. / Abstract. Includes bibliographic references (p.85-100).

Thesis (M. Communication Pathology)--University of Pretoria, 2000. / Summary in English and Afrikaans. Includes bibliographical references.

Please read the abstract in the section 00front of this document / Dissertation (MA (Communication Pathology))--University of Pretoria, 2007. / Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology / unrestricted

This study was designed to collect information about the working relationship of otolaryngologists with speech pathologists who provide service to voice disordered clients.

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published_or_final_version / Education / Master / Master of Education

A dissertation submitted to the Faculty of Humanities, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, in fulfillment of the requirements for the degree Master in Speech-Language Pathology / Background: Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) worldwide are using apps in their interventions. Despite this growing trend, there is limited literature on the use of apps for language intervention. Reports indicate that SLPs are selecting apps by word-of-mouth and popularity. One of the difficulties in evaluating apps is related to the lack of consensus about which features are important in an app when providing speech-language therapy to children. Aim: This study aimed to investigate the features of apps that SLPs regard as valuable for language intervention with children and how SLPs were using apps in their intervention. Method: The study employed an explanatory, sequential mixed-method approach using SLPs in 6 predominantly English-speaking countries. A self-developed online survey (N = 338) identifying the features of apps was distributed to SLPs who use apps. This was followed by a semi-structured interview with some participants (n = 16) in order to obtain further insights from the survey. Descriptive statistics were used to examine the survey results. Interview data were explored using thematic analysis. Findings: The findings show that SLPs view apps as an engaging and motivating tool for therapy to facilitate their intervention goals. The lack of guidelines to support SLPs in their selection of apps has contributed to the selection of apps based on popularity and word-of-mouth rather than feature matching. Findings showed that specific content and design features of apps may support effective intervention, however these features need to be carefully evaluated in terms of the underlying principles of language intervention, multimedia learning and learning. Features that may impede effective intervention must also be considered. In addition, the social and pragmatic aspects of communication must be contemplated when using apps. Conclusions: A feature-matching checklist was developed in order to assist SLPs select apps based on feature matching. The findings from the study highlight the need for SLPs to engage more deeply with the theory underlying multimedia learning so that this information can be used to contribute to evidence-based practice when using apps for intervention. This study, calls for SLPs to make a concerted effort to engage in research around apps and app use. / MT2018

Thesis (M.Communication pathology)-Universiteit van Pretoria, 2001.

published_or_final_version / Politics and Public Administration / Master / Master of Public Administration

Tinkamas specialybės pasirinkimas – tai pagrindas valstybės ir visuomenės gerovei. Kokybiškai su entuziazmu savo darbą dirbantis specialistas garbingai atstovauja savo profesiją. Neretai specialybės pasirinkimą nulemia ne vien pašaukimas, išankstinio tikslo turėjimas, bet ir atsitiktinai bei nuo tam tikrų aplinkybių priklausomi veiksniai. Nors logopedo specialybė dar palyginti jauna, bet jau niekas neįsivaizduoja šiandieninės ugdymo įstaigos be logopedo. Tai lemia vis didėjantis vaikų, turinčių kalbos ir kalbėjimo sutrikimų, skaičius. Logopedų ir logopedijos studijų studentų nuomonė apie daugumą šios profesijos ypatumų dar nėra pakankamai ištirta, todėl tai aktuali šiuolaikinė problema. Magistro darbo tikslas yra išsiaiškinti, kaip logopedai ir studentai vertina specialiosios pedagogikos (logopedijos) studijų programą ir atskleisti logopedų praktikos reikšmingumą studijų metu. Logopedijos studijų vertinimo tyrime dalyvavo Šiaulių, Kuršėnų, Radviliškio, Telšių, Plungės miestuose ir rajonuose dirbantys logopedai ir Šiaulių universiteto Socialinės gerovės ir negalės studijų fakulteto, specialiosios pedagogikos (logopedijos) studijų programos III – IV kursų studentai. Iš viso išplatinta 250 anketų. Tinkamai užpildyti grįžo 199. Buvo atlikta turinio (content) analizė. Anketinės apklausos metu buvo tirtos reikalingiausios logopedų kompetencijos ir gebėjimai, ugdytini studijų metais. Logopedų ir studentų buvo prašoma įsivertinti savo gebėjimus. Taip pat buvo tiriama visų... [toliau žr. visą tekstą] / A Proper selection of speciality is a basis for the welfare of the state and society. Qualitatively and with enthusiasm working specialist honestly represents his/her profession. Rather often the selection of the profession is determined not only by the calling and having of preconceived future goal but on occasional factors dependent on certain circumstances, as well. Though the speciality of a speech therapist is relatively young, probably no one can imagine today’s educational institution without a speech therapist. This factor is determined by increasing number of children with speech and communication disorders. The opinion of speech therapists and the students of speech therapy studies on the majority of professional peculiarities are not yet fully investigated, therefore this remains a relevant contemporary problem. The aim of the Master’s thesis is to find out how the speech therapists and the students evaluate Special Education (speech therapy) study programme and to reveal the significance of the practical training of speech therapists during the studies. The speech therapist working in Šiauliai, Kuršėnai, Radviliškis, Telšiai and Plungė towns and districts as well as the third and fourth year students of special pedagogy (speech therapy) study programme of the Faculty of Social Welfare and Disability Studies, Šiauliai University, participated in the evaluation of the study programme of speech therapy. A total of 250 questionnaires were distributed. 199 properly... [to full text]