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“Before entering university we thought a logopedist (speech therapist) is a psychologist, physician or a teacher,” first-year students of the Faculty of Special Education said during events marking the International Day of Logopedists which made them bypass the stereotypes and show an in-depth approach to the profession.
According to tradition, the Faculty of Special Education again marked the International Day of Logopedists with a series of events which included a flashsmob, an exhibition of didactic materials, discussions with specialists of different schools [including inclusive schools] and medical institutions, and a workshop.
The students who had chosen the profession of a speech therapist that requires patience, humanity, strength and will power, prepared for the events with great responsibility and with the knowledge that the eyes of children with speech impairments and their relatives would shine from happiness thanks to their work.
“The games introduced by the students of the Department of Logopedics are in demand in all educational institutions: they must find their place in all schools. Inclusive education is developing in our country at a terrific speed whereas the question ‘how to implement it’ still remains the biggest problem,” said Anahit Bakhshyan, Deputy Director of the National Institute of Education. She proposed the University to publish the showcased teaching materials for schools, thereby contributing to the improvement of professional skills of students.
In addition to training and preparing specialists, Mrs Bakhshyan advised creating a corresponding environment for industry development, as well as strengthening ties between schools and university on the one hand, students and the labour market on the other hand.
Armenuhi Avagyan, Dean of the Faculty of Special Education, congratulated her colleagues wishing them success and new achievements in this very interesting, though not simple, mission.
“We, first of all, form an impression about a person from his/her appearance but the picture will not be complete unless we hear his/her speech. Speech disorders are impossible to hide,” she said adding that today there are effective methods and techniques in improving speech/language skills in people with communication disorders.
Speaking about students’ active involvement in the events the Dean said one should love the profession of a logopedist to achieve success in his work, and the love for the profession should be instilled during the years of studies.
Janna Paylozyan, Head of the Department of Logopedics and Rehabilitation Therapy, was glad to say that the specialists of the sphere are looking forward to the celebration of the holiday: students participate in various activities with great enthusiasm. For them, this is not only an opportunity to participate in out-of-class activities but also a good occasion to hear and share opinions on their profession.
The events concluded with a workshop during which lecturers of the Department of Logopedics and Rehabilitation Therapy presented their books and games and graduate students summarized the results of internship with verbal presentations. The attendees also discussed the topics of the upcoming training.
