REALITY OF SPEECH THERAPY TRAINING FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF SPECIALIZATION PROFESSORS: BETWEEN THEORETICAL AND PRACTICAL TRAINING

Abstract

This study aims to critically examine the reality of speech therapy training in Algeria,
specifically contrasting the theoretical and practical components as evaluated by university
professors specializing in this field. To achieve this, a comprehensive survey was
administered to 40 professors across various Algerian universities, with the objective of
collecting relevant data for a detailed analysis concerning the theme of the study.
The outcomes of this survey disclosed considerable deficiencies in both the theoretical
knowledge and practical training in speech therapy, underscoring pronounced gaps in the
current educational framework. Drawing from these findings and the recommendations
provided by the surveyed professors, this paper proposes a set of targeted strategies intended
to significantly enhance the quality of speech therapy training at Algerian universities.