Practicum Experiences of Speech and Language Therapy Senior Students:  A Qualitative Research

Tuğçe Koca; Özlem Oğuz

Makale detayları

Practicum Experiences of Speech and Language Therapy Senior Students: A Qualitative Research

Yazarlar:

Tuğçe Koca | Özlem Oğuz

Yayıncı:

Zonguldak Bulent Ecevit University

Ana Başlıklar:

Yükseköğretim Sistemleri | Yükseköğretimde Program Geliştirme ve Yeterlilikler

Dergi:

Yükseköğretim ve Bilim Dergisi Vol.15 Issue 1, pp.111-125

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

4/2025

Belge Dili:

Türkçe

Document ID (Org No.):

2001347488

pISSN:

2146-5959

Anahtar kelimeler:

Özet:

 Practicums in speech and language therapy allow students to translate their theoretical knowledge into practice, thereby gaining professional competence. However, differing expectations regarding the practicum process may influence students experiences. This study aims to examine the internship experiences of final-year speech and language therapy students. A descriptive phenomenological research design was employed, and the sample was determined using purposive sampling. Data were collected through face-to-face semi structured interviews, consisting of 11 questions, with 21 students, and were reported in accordance with the Consolidated Criteria for Reporting Qualitative Research guidelines. The interviews lasted between 20 and 30 minutes, and the data were analyzed using a phenomenological approach. The analysis identified five themes related to students practicum experiences: 1 Practicum experience and fundamental concepts, 2 Experiences and challenges encountered during the practicum, 3 Case variety and case management in the practicum process, 4 Practicum environment and institutional practices, 5 The impact of practicums on career goals and future plans. Based on the findings of the study, it is recommended to enhance the effectiveness of practicum programs by increasing case diversity, providing practicum opportunities in different institutions, and strengthening mentorship support. Additionally, to support students professional development, balancing workload and offering additional training to address knowledge gaps can be beneficial.

 Practicums in speech and language therapy allow students to translate their theoretical knowledge into practice, thereby gaining professional competence. However, differing expectations regarding the practicum process may influence students experiences. This study aims to examine the internship experiences of final-year speech and language therapy students. A descriptive phenomenological research design was employed, and the sample was determined using purposive sampling. Data were collected through face-to-face semi structured interviews, consisting of 11 questions, with 21 students, and were reported in accordance with the Consolidated Criteria for Reporting Qualitative Research guidelines. The interviews lasted between 20 and 30 minutes, and the data were analyzed using a phenomenological approach. The analysis identified five themes related to students practicum experiences: 1 Practicum experience and fundamental concepts, 2 Experiences and challenges encountered during the practicum, 3 Case variety and case management in the practicum process, 4 Practicum environment and institutional practices, 5 The impact of practicums on career goals and future plans. Based on the findings of the study, it is recommended to enhance the effectiveness of practicum programs by increasing case diversity, providing practicum opportunities in different institutions, and strengthening mentorship support. Additionally, to support students professional development, balancing workload and offering additional training to address knowledge gaps can be beneficial.

 Practicums in speech and language therapy allow students to translate their theoretical knowledge into practice, thereby gaining professional competence. However, differing expectations regarding the practicum process may influence students experiences. This study aims to examine the internship experiences of final-year speech and language therapy students. A descriptive phenomenological research design was employed, and the sample was determined using purposive sampling. Data were collected through face-to-face semi structured interviews, consisting of 11 questions, with 21 students, and were reported in accordance with the Consolidated Criteria for Reporting Qualitative Research guidelines. The interviews lasted between 20 and 30 minutes, and the data were analyzed using a phenomenological approach. The analysis identified five themes related to students practicum experiences: 1 Practicum experience and fundamental concepts, 2 Experiences and challenges encountered during the practicum, 3 Case variety and case management in the practicum process, 4 Practicum environment and institutional practices, 5 The impact of practicums on career goals and future plans. Based on the findings of the study, it is recommended to enhance the effectiveness of practicum programs by increasing case diversity, providing practicum opportunities in different institutions, and strengthening mentorship support. Additionally, to support students professional development, balancing workload and offering additional training to address knowledge gaps can be beneficial.

 Dil ve konuşma terapisi öğrencileri için staj, teorik bilgilerini pratiğe dökerek mesleki yeterlilik kazanmalarını sağlar. Ancak, staj süreçlerine dair farklı beklentiler öğrencilerin deneyimlerini etkileyebilmektedir. Bu çalışma, dil ve konuşma terapisi son sınıf öğrencilerinin staj deneyimlerini incelemeyi amaçlamaktadır. Çalışmada betimsel fenomenolojik araştırma deseni kullanılmış ve örneklem, amaçlı örnekleme yöntemiyle belirlenmiştir. Veriler, 21 öğrenci ile yüz yüze yapılan 11 soruluk yarı yapılandırılmış görüşmeler yoluyla toplanmış ve Nitel Araştırmaların Raporlanmasına İlişkin Konsolide Kriterler yönergeleri doğrultusunda raporlanmıştır. Görüşmeler 20-30 dakika sürmüş ve elde edilen veriler fenomenolojik analiz yaklaşımıyla değerlendirilmiştir. Analiz sonucunda öğrencilerin staj deneyimleri beş tema altında toplanmıştır: 1 Stajyerlik deneyimi ve temel kavramlar, 2 Staj sürecinde edinilen deneyimler ve karşılaşılan zorluklar, 3 Staj sürecinde vaka çeşitliliği ve vaka yönetimi, 4 Staj ortamı ve kurumsal uygulamalar, 5 Stajın kariyer hedeflerine etkisi ve gelecek planları. Çalışmanın bulgularına dayanarak, staj programlarının daha etkili hale getirilmesi için vaka çeşitliliğinin artırılması, farklı kurumlarda staj imkânlarının sağlanması ve mentorluk desteğinin güçlendirilmesi önerilmektedir. Ayrıca, öğrencilerin mesleki gelişimlerini desteklemek amacıyla iş yükünün dengelenmesi ve ek eğitimlerle bilgi eksikliklerinin giderilmesi faydalı olabilir.

Makale detayları

Practicum Experiences of Speech and Language Therapy Senior Students: A Qualitative Research

Yazarlar:

Tuğçe Koca | Özlem Oğuz

Yayıncı:

Zonguldak Bulent Ecevit University

Ana Başlıklar:

Yükseköğretim Sistemleri | Yükseköğretimde Program Geliştirme ve Yeterlilikler

Dergi:

Yükseköğretim ve Bilim Dergisi Vol.15 Issue 1, pp.111-125

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

4/2025

Belge Dili:

Türkçe

Document ID (Org No.):

2001347488

pISSN:

2146-5959

Speech and language therapy

Practicum experience

Professional developmentDil ve konuşma terapisi

Staj deneyimi

Mesleki gelişim

Sayı

Makale detayları

Practicum Experiences of Speech and Language Therapy Senior Students: A Qualitative Research

Yazarlar: Tuğçe Koca | Özlem Oğuz

Yayıncı: Zonguldak Bulent Ecevit University

Ana Başlıklar: Yükseköğretim Sistemleri | Yükseköğretimde Program Geliştirme ve Yeterlilikler

Dergi: Yükseköğretim ve Bilim Dergisi Vol.15 Issue 1, pp.111-125

Belge Tipi: Makale

Yayın Tarihi: 4/2025

Belge Dili: Türkçe

Document ID (Org No.): 2001347488

pISSN: 2146-5959

Speech and language therapy

Practicum experience

Professional developmentDil ve konuşma terapisi

Staj deneyimi

Mesleki gelişim

Sayı

Yazarlar:

Tuğçe Koca | Özlem Oğuz

Yayıncı:

Zonguldak Bulent Ecevit University

Ana Başlıklar:

Yükseköğretim Sistemleri | Yükseköğretimde Program Geliştirme ve Yeterlilikler

Dergi:

Yükseköğretim ve Bilim Dergisi Vol.15 Issue 1, pp.111-125

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

4/2025

Belge Dili:

Türkçe

Document ID (Org No.):

2001347488

pISSN:

2146-5959