Simulation-Based Learning in Communication Sciences and Disorders

Subtitled Moving From Theory to Practice, this new resource is written for those who teach in academic and clinical settings. It covers how to use simulation in training for audiology, speech-language pathology, and the wider field of communication sciences and disorders, in undergraduate and graduate programs as well as in the workplace.

The authors are experienced clinical educators, and the book is an introductory to intermediate text for anyone planning to bring clinical simulations into a training program or a workplace. It describes simulation technologies ranging from low to high fidelity and gives examples showing how each can be put into practice.

The book has three sections. The first lays the groundwork with foundational theories of simulation-based learning and the principles of teaching and learning in higher education. The second focuses on specific simulation technologies, explaining how to implement them in learning experiences and how to fold them into a curriculum. The final section addresses professional issues, encouraging readers to pursue professional development and research in simulation and to consider how existing and emerging technologies can help educators and trainers adjust to coming changes in education and training.

Among the first books to bring simulation research and practice together specifically for academics and clinical educators in communication sciences and disorders, it is intended for anyone who wants to deliver high-quality simulation-based learning to students and professionals in the field.