The artistic reflection journal as a tool for improving professional skills to become a speech

• Marcela Correaz Licenciada Pedagoga Audioterapeuta. Facultad de Ciencias Médicas. Universidad de Guayaquil. Ecuador.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/10.5281/zenodo.17980167

Keywords: strategies, journaling, academic performance, reflection

Abstract

The training of speech therapists requires the development of not only technical skills, but also self-knowledge and self-observation skills to de- monstrate their best qualities to their patients. This study explores the effectiveness of using an Artis- tic Reflection Journal as a pedagogical strategy to improve the professional profile of students in these areas, as observed in the art therapy curri- cular unit. A quantitative study was conducted with a descriptive and comparative approach. The me- thodology consisted of implementing the journal for one semester with 93 students in this curricular unit, comparing the journal’s evaluation and their overall grade for the subject with statistical analysis. The results analyzed express a significant statistical re- lationship and a direct positive correlation (p < 0.05; r = 0.44) between the evaluation of the artistic re- flection journal and the overall grade in the art the- rapy subject, which demonstrates that the journal is not only a complementary activity, but an efficient and fundamental tool for learning. It is concluded that the artistic reflection journal is a valuable tool for cultivating self-awareness and emotional ma- nagement, crucial elements of clinical practice. The findings suggest that this pedagogical strategy complements theoretical and clinical training, stren- gthening fundamental competencies for the speech therapist.

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