From Service Learning to Participatory Action: A Process for Equity-Centered Engagement in CSD Education
Does your CSD program have a service-learning and capstone project to benefit the communities we serve? Our programs are well positioned to advance equity by preparing speech-language pathology and audiology students to engage with communities as equal partners. Yet traditional service-learning models often fall short of this ideal when problems and solutions are defined by the program or faculty alone. If we don’t partner with the community, we can be unintentionally…
Read MoreActivities to support DEIB during National Speech, Language, and Hearing Month
Creating a sense of belonging is one of the most powerful – and most challenging – goals within diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) efforts. While we often focus on increasing representation, ensuring equitable access, and promoting inclusive practices, belonging is what transforms those efforts into meaningful human experiences.   According to Merriam-Webster, belonging is “a state of…
Read MoreHow to Integrate DEIB Into the Curriculum and Clinical Training
A principle of patient- and family-centered care is honoring a shared vocabulary which supports mutual respect and inclusivity among patients, families, and health care providers. Clinicians who practice patient-centered care are encouraged to dedicate time to listening attentively to clients’ lived experiences, thereby fostering deeper understanding and connection. A key aspect of connecting with patients…
Read MoreFostering Belonging as a Clinical Competency:Â Neighborism and Professional Identity Formation in Clinical Education
Author’s Note: For purposes of this article, neighborism is offered as a conceptual framework through which to view clinical education, professional identity formation, and relationship-centered practice. Drawing upon principles found in the scholarly literature on neighborliness, neighborism is proposed as a lens for understanding how concepts such as human dignity, belonging, mutual responsibility, cultural humility,…
Read MoreBuilding a Bridge: Configuring your CSDCAS Portal Page
The prelaunch configuration portal is now open, and programs have already begun to the process of building out their pages. Before starting this process, programs should conduct a systematic review of their portal to identify areas for improvement. It is critical to consider how the application is presented to applicants and how the requirements provide…
Read MoreSupporting LGBTQ+ Students in CSD: Small Actions, Meaningful Impact
As faculty members, we often talk about creating inclusive learning environments. Yet in today’s educational and political climate, supporting LGBTQ+ students requires more than broad statements about inclusion. It requires intentional action. Across the United States, LGBTQ+ students continue to face unique challenges that can affect their academic success, mental health, sense of belonging, and…
Read MoreCultural Dynamics in Clinical Education
Cultural Dynamics in Clinical Education For more information and resources related to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB), visit the CAPCSD DEIB Resources page.  1. How Personal Perspectives Influence Relationships These resources explore several factors that could affect a student-educator relationship, including factors such as (but not limited to): cultural, generational, and gender differences. They…
Read MoreAssessing Student Performance
Assessing Student Performance 1. Informed Assessment Approaches These resources will describe common concepts and debunk misconceptions about testing, assessment, and evaluation in speech-language pathology and audiology graduate programs. They will help you to understand your own biases, explore self-assessment and its limitations, and support informed assessment approaches. Prior to learning about the process of assessment,…
Read MoreOverview of Clinical Precepting
Overview of Clinical Precepting Documents & Articles (Read) Â 12 Habits Of Genuine People (Dr. Travis Bradberry, Huffington Post) In this guest editorial, Dr. Bradberry speaks to the importance of genuineness and authenticity in forging trusting and productive relationships. 12 Habits Of Genuine People The Training of Clinical Personnel: II A Concept of Clinical…
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Overview of Clinical Precepting This section brings together key readings and multimedia resources designed to support the growth of effective clinical preceptors and supervisors. Together, these resources provide both theoretical grounding and practical tools to help clinical educators strengthen their teaching, mentoring, and communication skills. Documents & Articles (Read) 12 Habits Of Genuine People (Dr.…
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