Speech-Language Pathology Assessment at Gallaudet University

Seal, B. C., Jaiswal, S., Garrido-Nag, K., Maul, K., Goffen, R., Allen, A., & Cronin, G. (08/18/2016)

Student Learner Outcomes Assessment is an integral part of speech-language

SLP students will demonstrate: 2014-2015 ASSESSMENT PROCEDURES pathology at Gallaudet, not only because assessment
1. Knowledge of the biological sciences, physical sciences, statistics, SUMMATIVE Assessment of Student Outcomes results guide program decisions, but also because
~60 credit assessment is required for accreditation by the
and social/behavioral sciences. (*ASHA Standard IV-A) hours B or better in all academic and clinical coursework American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
2. Knowledge of basic human communication and swallowing processes, B or better in at least three ASL classes or ASL Gallaudet Universitys MS degree program in Speech-
including the appropriate biological, neurological, acoustic, psycho- HSL 713 screening at Level 3 Language Pathology is accredited by the Council on
logical, developmental, linguistic and cultural bases. (*IV-B) HSL 714 80% or higher on Comprehensive Orals Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-
3. Knowledge of communication and swallowing disorders and differences HSL 716 :
FORMATIVE Assessment of Student Outcomes Language Pathology (CAA) of the American Speech-
including appropriate etiologies, characteristics, anatomical/physiologi- HSL 726
Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), 2200 Research
HSL 744 Student performance review: Midterm & Final (x10)
cal, acoustic, psychological, developmental, linguistic and cultural Boulevard #310, Rockville, MD 20850.
HSL 745 Student Oral presentations: On a clinical case in
correlates in: HSL 746 HSL 745 (1st sem) and SLP Grand Rounds (5th sem) Score Accuracy of Thoroughness Sensitivity to Confidence in Evidence of
1. Articulation HSL 750 response of response question responding critical thinking
2. Fluency HSL 751 LONGTERM Assessment for (Re) accreditation
9 10 Knowledgeabl Completely
source
Highly Completely Higher level
3. Voice and resonance, including respiration and phonation HSL 753 PRAXIS Scores: Comparative analysis (3 yrs) e educated thorough sensitive to confident in analysis, synthesis,
answer answer questions formulating and evaluative
4. Receptive and expressive language (phonology, morphology, syntax, HSL 754 Graduation rates: Comparative analysis (3 yrs) source in and processes

semantics, pragmatics, pre- and para-linguistic communication) in HSL 755 CF employment: Comparative analysis (3 yrs)
Orals Rubric adjusting delivering the revealed in
terminology answer formulating and
speaking, listening, reading and writing HSL 760 and register delivering answer

5. Hearing, including the impact on speech and language HSL 784 7 8 Mostly Relatively Relatively Generally Sufficient
HSL 821 Comparative PRAXIS Scores 2015 Graduates accurate but thorough but sensitive to confident but comprehension
6. Swallowing (oral, pharyngeal, esophageal, and related functions, not without not without source but with of the question
HSL 824
including oral functions for feeding and orofacial myology) HSL 826 Avg. Score 183.8; Range: 179 188
error missing
information
somewhat
stilted in
observable
difficulty in
for a textbook-
like answer
7. Cognitive aspects of communication (attention, memory, sequencing, Elective Required Passing Score: 162 language formulating
register answer
problem-solving, executive functioning) 5 6 Inaccurate Too much Difficulty Little or no Observable

8. Social aspects of communication (including challenging behavior, And 400 CATEGORY (KNOWLEDGE IN / SLOs) Avg. Perf. information
offered
lacking or
missing
adjusting
answer to
confidence in
answer; lots of
struggle in
formulating a
ineffective social skills, and lack of communication opportunities) supervised CAT 1: Foundations and Professional Practice information different redundant or knowledgeable

9. Augmentative and alternative communication modalities (IV-C) clinical (SLOs 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7) 86.5% register disjointed
information
answer

clock hours CAT 2: Screening, Assessment, Evaluation, and ________________________________________

in Diagnosis (SLOs 4, 5, 6, 7) 81% Comprehensive Orals Outcomes (ranked results):
4. Current knowledge of the principles and methods of, and clinical skills in In at CAT 3: Planning, Implementation, and Evaluation
prevention, assessment, and intervention for people with communication least 2015 2014 2013
HSL 771 of Treatment (SLOs 4, 5, 6, 7) 84.7%
and swallowing disorders (listed in 1 through 9) across the lifespan, 3 1 97.3 1 94.3 1 97.2
HSL 772
including consideration of anatomical/physiological, psychological, settings ACTION PLANS/NEXT STEPS 2 97 2 94 2 96
HSL 773
developmental, linguistic and cultural correlates. (IV-D and V-B) HSL 774 CONNECT: Determine before-after scores from HSL 3 95.4 3 92 3 95
5. Knowledge and skills in oral, written and other forms of HSL 775 745 and Grand Rounds, run stats; 4 92.6 3 92 4 94
communication sufficient for entry into professional practice, Determine ASL at enrollment and 5 92.4 4 91 5 93.8
including skills in communicating effectively, recognizing the needs, ASL 1 graduation, run stats. 6 91.9 5 90 6 92.5
ASL 2 DISCOVER: Analyze correlation findings between 7 91 6 89 6 92.5
values, preferred mode of communication, and cultural/linguistic
ASL 3 Oral comps and PRAXIS scores 8 90.4 6 89 7 91.5
background of the client/patient, family, and other professionals INFLUENCE: Present all data for discussion at SLP
involved in case management. (V-A) Measured Results 9 90 7 88 8 90.8
retreat on August 25, 2016; Include in
6. Knowledge of research processes and integration of research principles 2017 reaccreditation report. 10 88 8 87.8 9 90.7
into evidence-based clinical practice. (IV-F) Over 5 semesters 11 81.3 9 87 10 90
7. Knowledge of ASHAs current Code of Ethics and ethical conduct 12 80.79 9 87 11 88.8
standards, professional contemporary issues, including entry level 13 79.6 11 85 12 88.6
Graduation 14 76.2 12 78 13 85.6
and advanced credentialing, regulations and policies relevant to
professional practice. (IV-E, G, H) Successful SLP 15 66.6 14 76.8
+ PRAXIS score
16 62.3 15 76
Successful Clinical *13/16 (81%) 11/12 (92%) 13/15 (87%)
*ASHA Standards from the Council for Clinical Certification in Audiology and
Fellowship Yr Bolded scores require repeat testing, potentially delaying
Speech- Language Pathology (CFCC), effective September 1, 2014.
+ graduation.
M.S., CCC (Certificate of Clinical Competence)-SLP