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Course Description
This professional development course is designed for Speech-Language Pathologists who supervise graduate students in school or clinical settings. Participants will learn how to implement a structured, systematic approach to clinical supervision that effectively nurtures future professionals. The course focuses on practical strategies to scaffold student learning, moving from direct instruction to autonomous practice.
Key topics include establishing clear learning objectives, utilizing effective feedback techniques, and promoting self-reflection. Attendees will gain essential skills to model best practices, guide students through complex clinical decision-making, and systematically foster their clinical independence. By the end of this course, supervisors will be equipped with tools to maximize their impact, ensuring graduate students are confident, competent, and ready to enter the profession. This class fulfills professional development requirements for clinical supervision training.
Learning Objectives
- Implement a structured, systematic approach to clinical supervision of graduate students.
- Develop and apply strategies to scaffold student learning, progressively moving toward clinical independence.
- Utilize effective and constructive feedback techniques to guide student performance.
- Integrate methods to promote self-reflection and critical thinking in graduate clinicians.
- Effectively model best practices and ethical clinical behavior for students.
Agenda
4:00-4:05 Introduction and Objectives
4:05-4:20 Implementing the Structured Approach
4:20-4:35 Feedback that Drives Performance
4:35-4:50 Scaffolding and Self-Reflection Integration
4:50-5:00 Summary and Q&A
Speaker Bio
Kristina Fowler is a nationally certified Speech-Language Pathologist with a dedicated career in public school settings since 2011. She earned her Bachelor's degree from Auburn University at Montgomery and her Master's degree from Alabama A&M University. Her professional passion lies in working with school-age children, focusing on fostering the development of their communication skills and celebrating their progress. In addition to her clinical work, Kristina has served as an adjunct instructor for various universities. She is a dedicated mentor who is committed to encouraging and guiding young SLPs to discover a fulfilling career in school-based therapy, sharing the same enthusiasm she has developed over her career.
