The Use of E-supervision to Support Speech-Language Pathology Graduate Students during Student Teaching Practica

Authors

  • Charles H. Carlin The University of Akron
  • Katie Boarman The University of Akron
  • Emily Carlin The University of Akron
  • Karissa Inselmann The University of Akron

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5195/ijt.2013.6128

Abstract

In the present feasibility study, e-supervision was used to provide university liaison supervision to SLP graduate students enrolled in student teaching practica. Utilizing a mixed methodology approach, interview and survey data were compared in order to identify similarities and differences between face-to-face and e-supervision and guide future practice. Results showed e-supervised graduate students received adequate supervision, feedback, support, and communication. Further, e-supervision provided additional benefits to supervisors, children on the caseload, and universities. Despite the benefits, disadvantages emerged. Implications for future practice and limitations of the study were identified.

  

Author Biographies

Charles H. Carlin, The University of Akron

School of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology

Assistant Professor

Katie Boarman, The University of Akron

School of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology

Supervisor of Clinical Instruction

 

Emily Carlin, The University of Akron

School of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology

Speech-Language Pathologist

Karissa Inselmann, The University of Akron

School of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology

Graduate Student

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Published

2013-12-19

How to Cite

Carlin, C. H., Boarman, K., Carlin, E., & Inselmann, K. (2013). The Use of E-supervision to Support Speech-Language Pathology Graduate Students during Student Teaching Practica. International Journal of Telerehabilitation, 5(2), 21–32. https://doi.org/10.5195/ijt.2013.6128

Issue

Section

E-Supervision