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Teaching Research Methods in Communication Disorders

A Problem-Based Learning Approach

Wayne State University, mgreenwald{at}wayne.edu

A critical professional issue in speech—language pathology and audiology is the current shortage of researchers. In this context, the most effective methods for training graduate students in research must be identified and implemented. This article describes a problem-based approach to teaching research methods. In this approach, the instructor poses complex clinical problems and students work cooperatively to define relevant questions, evaluate resources, and find solutions. Students develop understanding of experimental designs through problem solving and descriptions of their clinical research designs in group discussions or class debates. Through research training based on clinical problems, students learn to integrate clinical questions with research questions and to link the dual professional roles of clinician and researcher.

Communication Disorders Quarterly, Vol. 27, No. 3, 173-179 (2006)
DOI: 10.1177/15257401060270030501


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