Using Adult Learning Theory to Enhance Coaching Practice and Parental Self-Efficacy
Course: #11373Level: Intermediate 1 Hour 667 Reviews
This course explores how adult learning theory can be applied to enhance coaching practices that strengthen parental self-efficacy across therapy disciplines. The course discusses key indicators of parental self-efficacy, examines cross-disciplinary coaching strategies, and applies evidence-based practices to empower parents in supporting their child’s development. This course is part of the Adult Learning Theory to Enhance Coaching series, but can be viewed as a stand-alone learning experience.
On Demand
Course Type: Video, Audio
CEUs/Hours Offered: ASHA/0.1 Intermediate, Professional; Calif SLPAB/1.0; IACET/0.1; IL EITP/1.0; Kansas LTS-S1370/1.0; SAC/1.0
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Learning Outcomes
- After this course, participants will be able to analyze indicators of positive parental self-efficacy and how intervention outcomes are impacted.
- After this course, participants will be able to analyze effective coaching strategies based on adult learning theory across therapy disciplines to support parents in implementing effective strategies.
- After this course, participants will be able to examine specific practices within coaching grounded in adult learning theory to support parental self-efficacy across disciplines.
Course created on October 30, 2025
Agenda
| 0-5 Minutes | Introduction |
| 5-20 Minutes | Parental Self-Efficacy Defined; Impact on Outcomes; Risks to Parental Self-Efficacy |
| 20-30 Minutes | Factors of Adult Learning Theory and the Relationship to Coaching |
| 30-40 Minutes | Coaching the Coaches |
| 40-55 Minutes | Case Study-Encouraging Parental Self-Efficacy using Adult Learning Principles in Coaching Across Disciplines |
| 55-60 Minutes | Summary, Q&A |
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Rhonda Mattingly Williams
Ed.D CCC-SLP
Rhonda Mattingly Williams, EdD, CCC-SLP, is a professor in the Department of Otolaryngology, H/N Surgery, and Communicative Disorders at the University of Louisville. She teaches courses in early language evaluation and intervention, pediatric feeding and swallowing, cognitive-communicative disorders, and professional issues.
Dr. Williams has been practicing for over 35 years and currently provides clinical services to neonates, adolescents, and adults with a variety of disorders, including aphasia, cognitive impairment, voice dysfunction, slow feeding of the newborn, and dysphagia within the University of Louisville Healthcare System. She is active in research, publishes in scholarly journals, maintains membership in several professional organizations, and provides interdisciplinary continuing education to professionals across the globe.
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Pam Smithy
MS OTR/L
Pam Smithy, MS, OTR/L, serves as a Professor and Program Director of the Occupational Therapy Assistant Program at Jefferson Community and Technical College. She teaches a diverse range of courses, including pediatrics, physical disabilities, mental health, community practice, and professional transitions/management.
With over 37 years of occupational therapy practice and 28 years as a private practice owner, Pam has extensive experience collaborating with speech-language pathologists, physical therapists, and occupational therapy assistants to deliver comprehensive, interdisciplinary care. She remains actively involved in the Kentucky Occupational Therapy Association. She is a member of several other professional organizations, reflecting her ongoing commitment to advancing the profession and fostering collaboration across disciplines.
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Financial: Rhonda Mattingly was paid an honorarium for this presentation. Non-financial: Rhonda Mattingly has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.
Financial: Pam Smithy was paid an honorarium for this presentation. Non-financial: Pam Smithy has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.
Sponsor Disclosure: This Course is presented by SpeechPathology.com, a Continued site.
Content Disclosure: This learning event does not focus exclusively on any specific product or service.
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Intermediate Level
0.10 ASHA CEUs
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