This presentation by Margaret Rogers, PhD, titled “The Future of Learning, Work, and Teaching,” focuses on the changes and forces influencing the future of learning and work in Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD). Here’s a summary of the key points:
1. Future of Learning:
- Digital Revolution: Emphasis on adapting to new technologies and continuous learning.
- Multicultural and Global Society: Increasing diversity in student populations and those served by professionals.
- Neurobiology of Learning: Moving away from rote learning towards critical thinking and real-world applications.
2. Future of Work:
- Emphasis on “T-shaped Professionals” with both depth in a discipline and breadth across systems.
- Growing importance of “soft skills” like communication, collaboration, and adaptability.
- Increasing demand in healthcare-related occupations.
- Rising educational requirements due to evolving job demands.
3. Changes Affecting Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology:
- Expanding scope of practice
- Value-based purchasing and results-driven accountability
- Increasing caseloads and documentation requirements
- Trends towards clinical doctoral entry-level degrees
4. Impact on CSD Professions:
- Greater emphasis on evidence-based practice
- Need for cultural competence, responsiveness, and humility
- Importance of interprofessional collaborative practice
- Focus on practicing at the top of one’s license and person-centered care
5. Implications for CSD Education:
- Promoting lifelong learning and a growth mindset
- Developing “change agility” in students
- Incorporating online and flexible learning options
6. ASHA’s Faculty Development Institute (AFDI):
- Aims to help faculty prepare for the future of learning, work, and teaching in CSD
- Focuses on integrating evidence-based practice, cultural competence, interprofessional collaborative practice, and top-of-license practice into curricula
- Designed to help faculty create implementation plans for their institutions
The presentation emphasizes the need for CSD education to evolve to meet the changing demands of the workplace and prepare students for future challenges in the field.
Summary generated by Claude 3.5 Sonnet, edited by ASHA staff
