Using Active Learning to Train SLPs in Assessment/Treatment of "Diverse" Populations

What is it about?

This tutorial describes basic tenets of active learning, and highlights how they can be applied to teaching speech-language pathology students about clinical practice with "diverse" populations. We share sample activities and lesson plans for readers.

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Why is it important?

Training students in the assessment and treatment of "diverse" populations is an area of weakness for the field. Many practicing speech-language pathologists (SLPs) report lack of confidence or adequate training in the assessment/treatment of individuals who use a language or dialect that differs from their own, which may lead to misdiagnoses and poor therapeutic outcomes. Through improving training in this particular area, we may promote better and more equitable service delivery among practicing SLPs.