Speak Out Digital Edition June 2016

Professional Development

nerdy) to meet the names behind the big papers, it’s the Aussies who certainly continue to impress on the International stage. Last year it was incredible to be sitting in Guangzhou, China with delegates from around the world all sharing their work and ideas at the Asia Pacific Education Collaboration in Speech Language Symposium. This group, APEC-SLP (https://sites.google.com/site/apecslp/) spans many countries and is unique in the way it focusses on both clinical education and teaching and learning; domains of our profession that historically have remained separate. The ideas and research that is shared in this forum, both online and in meetings is certainly very inclusive of all levels of experiences and expertise. As we move towards a transnational workforce and profession, I am excited by the opportunity to work with speechies from around Australia and the world. As an avid CPD attendee, it has been both humbling and terrifying to be asked to present. The immediate self-doubt and imposter syndrome kicks in, followed by the obsession of getting it right and providing our fellow speechies with the answers that we are all searching for. In speaking with others who have also made an appearance on the CPD calendar its very clear that presenting a workshop or webinar is an honour and a responsibility. We all work on the front- line together and have benefited from those who have S eech pathologist.pdf 1 4/19/16 15:27

shared their work. So now as I continue to have more questions than answers, I still very much prioritise my own learning. Since moving into clinical education and teaching I am acutely aware of keeping up with our students. On COMPASS we assess them about lifelong learning, reflection and evidence based practice and so I have become more deliberate in how I approach this aspect of my professional life too. I am fortunate enough to have access to journal articles and well- respected colleagues, but nothing beats an event with peers. Sometimes I catch the train, sometimes a plane, or sometimes even sit at my computer with a cup of tea. On occasion I’m even in front of the audience rather than sitting in it. But the one thing I know as a speechie is that it’s our innate desire to want the answer and to give the best to our clients, that keeps us looking for more. It’s certainly not always easy, and it can be tempting to stick to what we know, but I can without a doubt say that every time I leave a professional development session I am inspired by the people I have shared the room with, and I have a renewed enthusiasm to keep getting better.

Kate Bridgman, PhD Victorian CPD Co-Chair

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