Exploring a Model of Effectual Learning for a Student Speech Pathology Placement at a Community-Based Rehabilitation (CBR) Centre in Malaysia

Sandra Van Dort; Linda Wilson; Julia Coyle

doi:10.5463/dcid.v25i4.369

Sandra Van Dort ⁽¹⁾, Linda Wilson ⁽²⁾, Julia Coyle ⁽³⁾

(1) Charles Sturt University, Albury, AU; Sandra Van Dort, FakultiSainsKesihatan, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Jalan Raja Muda Abdul Aziz, 50300 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia,

(2) Charles Sturt University, Albury, Australia,

(3) Charles Sturt University, Albury, Australia

https://doi.org/10.5463/dcid.v25i4.369

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Vol. 25 No. 4 (2014): Winter 2014

Submitted
September 14, 2020

Published
December 24, 2014

Keywords:

CBR, speech-language pathology, student placement, learning

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Abstract

Purpose: Speech-language pathologists in Malaysia typically do not work within CBR. Therefore, exploring the use of services through a non-traditional student placement was a crucial first step in understanding how to develop capacity for such services. It was also important to develop an understanding of the ways in which the implementation of this student placement influenced learning in the context of a Malaysian CBR programme.

Method: An action research study was designed to implement and evaluate student speech-language pathology (SLP) placement within a Malaysian community-based rehabilitation (CBR) centre for children with communication disabilities. Data collection involved the learning experiences of key adult stakeholders (students, workers, parents, and the principal research investigator (PI) or lead author).

Results: Study findings indicated that all adult learners became better empowered by working together. Workers involved in impairment-focussed rehabilitation activities grew in understanding and skills when supported by relevant professionals.The importance of mentoring as a learning-teaching relationship was demonstrated.

Conclusion: While the study has indicated that the setting is beneficial as a student placement, the development of a specialisation in CBR for allied health professionals would be a relevant way forward in the Malaysian context.

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Sandra Van Dort

Charles Sturt University, Albury, AU; Sandra Van Dort, FakultiSainsKesihatan, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Jalan Raja Muda Abdul Aziz, 50300 Kuala Lumpur

sandra600613@gmail.com (Primary Contact)

Linda Wilson

Charles Sturt University, Albury

Julia Coyle

Charles Sturt University, Albury

Author Biographies

Sandra Van Dort, Charles Sturt University, Albury, AU; Sandra Van Dort, FakultiSainsKesihatan, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Jalan Raja Muda Abdul Aziz, 50300 Kuala Lumpur

Sandra van Dort is a senior lecturer in the faculty of Health Sciences University Kebangsaan Malaysia. Her academic interests are clinical education, CBR and pediatric language disorders.

Linda Wilson, Charles Sturt University, Albury

Linda Wilson teaches at the Speech Pathology program at Charles Sturt University, New South Wales, Australia. She has a strong commitment to social justice and her research interests include rural speech pathology services, health service provision and stuttering.

Julia Coyle, Charles Sturt University, Albury

Julia Coyle is Dean of Students at Charles Sturt University where she is responsible for enhancing student experiences and ensuring quality student centered practice. Her key research interests are in inter-professional health practice, team work and injury prevention. Julia's clinical practice as a physiotherapist spanned 20 years with experience in London UK, and Australia across metropolitan, regional and remote areas, and in both public and private health contexts. As the Head of School of Community Health (2006 to 2012) at Charles Sturt University she was responsible for education programs for occupational therapy, physiotherapy, podiatry and speech pathology.

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Van Dort S, Wilson L, Coyle J. Exploring a Model of Effectual Learning for a Student Speech Pathology Placement at a Community-Based Rehabilitation (CBR) Centre in Malaysia. DCIDJ [Internet]. 2014 Dec. 24 [cited 2025 May 21];25(4):22-4. Available from: https://dcidj.uog.edu.et/index.php/up-j-dcbrid/article/view/167

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