As another means of developing your skills with case studies, students (working in groups) will lead the entire class through the process of evaluating an illustrative hypothetical case. Each group will begin their case study by role-playing (acting out the components of) the scenario assigned to the group in the form of a skit. Alternatively, groups may first videotape their skit and play it back during class. From the experience of past classes, having a narrator proved very helpful in guiding the class through the skit.

Each group is expected to actively engage all members of the class in the discussion, rather than just having group members report on the various components. Thus, your preparations should include a means of eliciting class participation. Each group will have approximately 30 minutes to present and discuss their study.

Outline for Class Discussions: Each group will have the latitude to present their skit and lead the class discussion in a manner of their choosing, which best supports the objectives of the project. Audience members will have the opportunity to question any of the characters in the simulation. Each discussion must include (but is not limited to) the following components:

  • The ethical issues that arise from the case study and the specific principles and rules of ethics they relate to
  • The values embedded in the case study
  • Identification and evaluation of the evidence pertaining to the case
  • Recommend a resolution to the dilemma and ways the SLP might or should have handled the situation
  • Evaluate the impact of that resolution (the bigger picture)
  • Identify the important points to come from this case study which guide professional practice

    Students were randomly assigned to Groups. The results are listed below. Consult the Class Schedule for the date your group is slated to present.
Group
 Group Members - 2009
1 Baker, Craffey, Feminella, Gates, Lynch
2 DeWoody, Gigliotti, Jones, McDonough, McMillen
3 Gasior, Heagerty, Magill, Miller, Pellam
4 Beyerle, Detsch, Ford, Pellettiere, Stroup
5 Del Vecchio, Hannay, Milloy, Pizzoferrato, Sullivan
6 Bottegal, Gruber, Penek, Sapone, Scuilli
 


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© Rentschler, 2009