Methodological Approach for Using Case Studies in the Initial Training of Speech-Language Pathologists

Abstract

TThe case study in the training of speech-language pathologists contributes to the development of the necessary pedagogical professional skills required to manage comprehensive speech therapy care. It serves as an essential learning resource for achieving the objectives of the professional model. This model includes exploring communication and language, conducting speech therapy diagnoses, designing speech therapy strategies, and evaluating the progress of students during the speech therapy care process. This article presents the results of the methodological work carried out with the pedagogical team of the second year of the Bachelor's Degree in Education, Speech Therapy, to design integrative tasks based on the use of case studies. These tasks are aimed at contributing to the development of pedagogical professional skills. The research methods used were analytical-synthetic, historical-logical, systematization, and documentary analysis, which allowed for the determination of methodological procedures aimed at preparing the faculty to achieve the proposed objective. For this methodological approach, the year's objectives, the content of previous and current subjects, as well as the professional problems of educational practice, were considered. The results demonstrated the relevance of the proposal, reflected in the significant transformation of pedagogical professional skills during the initial training of speech-language pathologists.