Research Methodology in Speech and Language Therapy

Scholar Year: 2023/2024

Courses

Head Teacher Responsability Ana Lúcia Alvito dos Santos Furtado de Castro Head David Araújo do Nascimento Colaborador

Weekly workload Hours/week T TP P PL TC S E EL OT TPL O OT/PL Type of classes 1,33 ,66 3,46 Lectures Type Teacher Classes Hours Theoretical Totals 1 1,33 Ana Castro   1,33 Theoretical-practical Totals 1 0,66 Ana Castro   0,66 Práticas-Laboratórios Totals 4 13,84 David Nascimento   6,93

Teaching language

Portuguese

Intended learning outcomes (Knowledges, skills and competencies to be developed by the students)

a. The identify the research process;
b. Explain types of quantitative and qualitative research methodologies;
c. Apply research tools with quantitative and qualitative methodologies;
d. Discriminate, organize, analyze and interpret quantitative and qualitative data;
e. Apply thematic and content analysis techniques.

Syllabus

1. Investigation process
2. Characterization of quantitative and qualitative research methodologies
3. Instruments with qualitative methodology for data collection in Speech Therapy
4. Observation and scales
5. Interview
6. Quiz
7. Instruments with quantitative methodology for data collection in Speech Therapy
8. Analysis and interpretation of quantitative and qualitative data in Speech Therapy

Demonstration of the syllabus coherence with the UC intended learning outcomes

The learning objectives of the Curricular Unit of Research Methodologies in Speech Therapy aim to enable the student to know and practice the research process in Speech Therapy using quantitative and qualitative methods, such as the application of psychometric instruments and scales of skills development , and also the application of techniques of observation, interviewing and elaboration of a questionnaire to collect and systematically record data on language development in children. Its programmatic content encompasses the knowledge, understanding and application of the research process using quantitative and quantitative methodologies for data collection, systematization and analysis. It is intended that students perceive the advantages and limitations of different methodologies of data collection, control, treatment and analysis and that, in the end, they are able to select research methodologies in line with the defined research objectives.

Teaching methodologies

Teaching methods
Problem based learning
Dialogues
Exercise class
Search
Observation visit

Demonstration of the teaching methodologies coherence with the curricular unit's intended learning outcomes

In order to respond to learning objectives focused on knowledge and understanding, we use dialogic expository classes. For the application, collection, systematization and analysis of quantitative and qualitative data, practical exercises, surveys and observation visits are carried out. In these, the student observes, interviews, questions and applies instruments in order to collect, systematize and analyze data. The execution of written works allows the student to evaluate their knowledge, understanding, systematization and analysis of the collected data. In addition, the student through research appropriates theoretical knowledge and consolidates them in the discussion between peers.

Assessment methodologies and evidences

Evaluation methods and criteria
Individual component * (60%)
- Theoretical test (30%)
- Written work (30%)
* [The mean of the individual component must be greater than or equal to 9.5 values.]

Component group (40%)
- written work (40%)
- oral presentation (10%)

Final evaluation
- Written exam (100%)

Attendance system

The provisions of the academic regulations

Assement and Attendance registers

Bibliographical Notes

American Psychological Association (sd). APA Style. https://apastyle.apa.org/
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Fortin, M. (1999). O processo de investigação da concepção à realização. Loures: Lusociência.
Hill, M. M., & Hill, A. (2008). Investigação por questionário (2.a Ed.). Lisboa: Sílabo.
Kvale, S. (2007). Doing interviews. Los Angeles: SAGE Publications.
Lum, C. (2001). Scientific thinking in speech and language therapy. Mahwah, NJ: Erlbaum.
Pocinho, M. (2012). Metodologias de investigação e comunicação de conhecimento científico. Lisboa: Lidel.
Pring, T. (2005). Research methods in communication disorders. London, United Kingdom: Whurr.