FNSL-170 - Principles of FNSL Intervention - 3.00 Credits
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Course Details
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This course will concentrate on the principles of speech and language therapy intervention and the role of the speech-language assistant in carrying out program recommendation to provide effective intervention and respond to the needs of First Nations students. Topics will include principles of evidence-based practice such as data collection, treatment techniques, use of effective prompting/cueing and feedback, and effective intervention strategies across various therapy models (i.e., individual intervention, small group intervention, and whole-class intervention).
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Part of the:CAREER TRAINING (EDUCATION) Department
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Available/Required in the following Programs:First Nations Speech and Language Assistant Certificate - FNSL Certificate Completion Plan
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Prerequisites : Program Admission
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Course Outline
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Instructors Qualifications:
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Relevant Master's Degree.
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Office Hours:
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1.5 per week
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Contact Hours:
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45
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Student Evaluation
Procedure:
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Assignments 50 - 70%, Final 30 - 50%, Total 100 %.
Grading procedures follow NVIT policy.
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Learning Outcomes:
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Upon successful completion of this course students should be able to:
demonstrate reinforcement schedules;
utilize prompts to correct speech sound pronunciations;
utilize cues to correct speech sound pronunciations;
demonstrate how visual aids can be used in correction of speech sound production;
demonstrate generalization and carry over techniques;
document client’s sessions and progress;
understand the importance of keeping data;
explain group dynamics in intervention sessions; and
demonstrate positive behavior supports and strategies for specific disabilities (including FASD).
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Text and Materials:
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Beaty, J. J., & Beaty, J. J. (2006). Observing development of the young child. Current Edition. Upper Saddle River, N.J.: Merrill.
Donovan, C. (1996). Communicating with signs, sounds and symbols. Current Edition. Duncan, B.C.: C. Donovan.
Lefrançois, G. R. (2006). Theories of human learning what the old woman said. Current Edition. Belmont, CA: Thomson/Wadsworth.
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Other Resources:
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Transfer Credits:
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For more information visit: www.bctransferguide.ca
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Other Information:
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