Language Learning and Career Readiness Outcomes of an Undergraduate Speech Pathology Service-Learning Project
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| Title: | Language Learning and Career Readiness Outcomes of an Undergraduate Speech Pathology Service-Learning Project |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Lesley Graybeal, Sunjung Kim Thao, Mikelle Porter, Madeline Sims |
| Source: | Journal of Service-Learning in Higher Education. 2025 20:73-91. |
| Availability: | University of Louisiana System. 1201 North Third Street Suite 7-300. Baton Rouge, LA 70802. Tel: 337-482-1015; Fax: 337-482-5374; e-mail: service@louisiana.edu; Web site: http://journals.sfu.ca/jslhe/index.php/jslhe |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 19 |
| Publication Date: | 2025 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Education Level: | Higher Education Postsecondary Education |
| Descriptors: | Career Readiness, Undergraduate Students, Speech Language Pathology, Service Learning, Student Projects, Outcomes of Education, Preschool Children, College School Cooperation, Language Skills, Language Acquisition, Job Skills, Skill Development |
| ISSN: | 2162-6685 |
| Abstract: | Examinations of service-learning in the context of preparing students for health professions in speech-language pathology have been limited (Bushman et al., 2021; Cooper et al., 2013; Diego-Lazaro et al., 2020; Kaf et al., 2011; Kong, 2014; Pace et al., 2019; Pakulski, 2011; Peters, 2011). This study examines outcomes from a service-learning partnership between an undergraduate speech-language pathology course and a local childcare center providing language development programing for preschool children. Data were collected through language learning session recordings as well as surveys and focus groups of the undergraduate students. Outcomes for preschool children included improved language skills in two of three measured areas of language development (total utterance and idea units); outcomes for college students included reinforcement of career goals, exposure to a professional setting, and development of career-related skills. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2025 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1480892 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | Examinations of service-learning in the context of preparing students for health professions in speech-language pathology have been limited (Bushman et al., 2021; Cooper et al., 2013; Diego-Lazaro et al., 2020; Kaf et al., 2011; Kong, 2014; Pace et al., 2019; Pakulski, 2011; Peters, 2011). This study examines outcomes from a service-learning partnership between an undergraduate speech-language pathology course and a local childcare center providing language development programing for preschool children. Data were collected through language learning session recordings as well as surveys and focus groups of the undergraduate students. Outcomes for preschool children included improved language skills in two of three measured areas of language development (total utterance and idea units); outcomes for college students included reinforcement of career goals, exposure to a professional setting, and development of career-related skills. |
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| ISSN: | 2162-6685 |
