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Study Course Description

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

Main Study Course Information

Course Code
REK_265
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine
ECTS
8.00
Target Audience
Rehabilitation
LQF
Level 6
Study Type And Form
Full-Time

Study Course Implementer

Course Supervisor
Structure Unit Manager
Structural Unit
Department of Rehabilitation
Contacts

Riga, 26a Anninmuizas boulevard, rk@rsu.lv, +371 20271291

About Study Course

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.

Preliminary Knowledge

Theoretical knowledge in Pedagogy. Phonetics and Phonology.

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge

1.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

1.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.

Competences

1.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.

Assessment

Individual work

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.

Individual work

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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.

Examination

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.

Examination

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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.

Study Course Theme Plan

FULL-TIME
Part 1
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Introduction to the process (3rd semester), objectives, tasks of Clinical Placement: Speech/Language Development at an Early Age, Development of Sound Pronunciation.
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
2.00
Contact hours:
2 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Report (Placement)
Part 2
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Introduction to the objectives, tasks and venues of Clinical Placement: Speech/Language Development at an Early Age, Development of Sound Pronunciation (4th semester).
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Analysis of progress of Clinical Placement: Speech/Language Development at an Early Age, Development of Sound Pronunciation.
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
6.00
Contact hours:
4 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Defence (Placement)

Bibliography

Required Reading

1.

Speech Sound Disorders in Children : In Honor of Lawrence D. Shriberg Rhea Flipsen, Peter Paul, 2010

2.

Children's Speech Sound Disorders Caroline Bowen, 2015

3.

Comprehensive Perspectives on Speech Sound Development and Disorders : Pathways From Linguistic Theory to Clinical Practice Peter Beate, 2013

4.

Miltiņa Irēna. Skolotāja logopēda darba mape, 2008. (izdevums akceptējams)

5.

Judīte Lūse, Irēna Miltiņa, Sarmīte Tūbele. Logopēdijas terminu skaidrojošā vārdnīca

6.

Rutmane I., Vabale A., Blūmentāle I., Kalēja I., Klatenberga I. Latviešu valodas fonēmu pārbaudes materiāls. Rīga: Rīgas Stradiņa universitāte, 2008. (izdevums akceptējams)

7.

Miltiņa Irēna, Skaņu izrunas traucējumi, 2005. (izdevums akceptējams)

Additional Reading

1.

Brice B. Skaņu pasakas un ritma rotaļas. R., 2010

2.

Brice B. Pirkstiņu rotaļas. R., 2016

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