What if speech-language therapy gave students a reason to communicate that extended beyond the therapy room? In this episode of the *School of Speech* podcast, host Carolyn Dolby, MS, CCC-SLP, welcomes Erin Milewsk, MS, CCC-SLP, to discuss how project-based learning (PBL) can turn everyday therapy goals into meaningful communication experiences built around students' interests and strengths.
From creating books and films to running school newspapers, coffee carts, and interviews, Erin shares practical examples of projects that encourage students to communicate with purpose. She explains how these activities can be designed to address speech, language, literacy, social communication, AAC, and self-advocacy goals while giving students opportunities to collaborate, solve problems, make decisions, and share their ideas.
And project-based learning doesn't have to mean weeks of preparation or an elaborate final product. Erin discusses how to start with simple, low-preparation activities and build toward larger projects, adapting the approach for different ages, abilities, group sizes, and communication needs.
Whether you're looking to make therapy more engaging or help students apply their communication skills in real-world situations, this episode offers practical ideas for creating purposeful learning experiences that extend beyond worksheets and structured drills.
From creating books and films to running school newspapers, coffee carts, and interviews, Erin shares practical examples of projects that encourage students to communicate with purpose. She explains how these activities can be designed to address speech, language, literacy, social communication, AAC, and self-advocacy goals while giving students opportunities to collaborate, solve problems, make decisions, and share their ideas.
And project-based learning doesn't have to mean weeks of preparation or an elaborate final product. Erin discusses how to start with simple, low-preparation activities and build toward larger projects, adapting the approach for different ages, abilities, group sizes, and communication needs.
Whether you're looking to make therapy more engaging or help students apply their communication skills in real-world situations, this episode offers practical ideas for creating purposeful learning experiences that extend beyond worksheets and structured drills.
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