Final year students Kristy Chan, Leo Ip, Kristy Poon, Sara Poon, Florence Yuen, studying in the Master of Science in Educational Speech-Language Pathology & Learning Disabilities (MScESLPLD) programme, participated in the 29th Speech-Language Pathology International Network Summer school (SLP-IN SS) hosted by the Department of Human Communication Sciences and Disorders of The University of Malta from 18-25 Aug 2024. 79 students and 32 academic/ teaching staff from 20 speech-language pathology academic training programmes worldwide gathered in Malta for this exciting academic and cultural exchange event. There were 25 keynotes and workshops tailored for this year’s themes:
In the curriculum roadshow event, our students presented the unique MScESLPLD programme, which includes innovative programme components in learning disabilities. They introduced to their international peers the names of authentic cafeteria drinks and their Cantonese colloquial abbreviations.
SEC staff members Dr Polly Lau, Dr Carmen Ooi, and Dr Kevin Yuen conducted workshops on “Speech-language therapy direction for young adults”; “Single case experimental designs”; “Working with dog handler in the incorporation of therapy dog for speech-language therapy”; and “Using open-access acoustic software to measure clinical outcomes related to fundamental frequency”.
Besides work, all staff and students enjoyed a beautiful day at the Gozo Island visiting The UNESCO World heritage Ġgantija Temples and swimming in the Ramla beach! The closure event highlights the international friendships and academic exchanges which is the key objective of the SLP-IN.
The FEHD SEC MScESLPD teaching team is an active partner for the SLP-IN. The team actively participates in the steering committee and the board, which contributes to developing the SLP education programme and research activities in the network.
MScESLPLD has been fully endorsed by the Hong Kong Institute of Speech Therapists (www.hkist.org.hk). Graduates of MScESLPLD are eligible to apply to become "Member of Register of Speech Therapists accredited by the Department of Health “. MScESLPLD’s host department – The Department of Special Education and Counselling is China's only affiliated society of The International Association of Communication Sciences and Disorders (ialp-org.com).
For more information about MScESLPLD, please visit www.eduhk.hk/msceslpld.
Other photos:
Presentation of Dr LAU Suk Han, Polly, Associate Head at the Department of Special Education and Counselling
Presentation of Dr YUEN Chi Pun, Kevin, Associate Professor at the Department of Special Education and Counselling
Presentation of Dr Carmen Ooi, Lecturer I of the Department of Special Education and Counselling
Hands on workshop on voice training in the 29th SLP-IN SS
EdUHK students and staff participated in the 29th SLP-IN SS
SLP Summer School Network Board Meeting
