David Rehfeld
Assistant Professor
Contact Information
227 Campus Creek Complex
drehfeld@k-state.edu
Education
- Ph.D. in Educational Psychology, Baylor University, Waco, Texas
- M.Ed. in Special Education, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas
- M.S. in Communication Sciences and Disorders, Baylor University, Waco, Texas
- B.A. in Communication Sciences and Disorders, Baylor University, Waco, Texas
Area(s) of Specialization
- Scholarship of Teaching and Learning
- Developmental Language and Literacy Disorders
- School-Based Professional Issues
Courses Taught
- CSD 443- Language Assessment and Intervention 1
- CSD 560- Research Methods in Communication Sciences and Disorders
- CSD 701- Research Experience in Communication Sciences and Disorders
- CSD 725- Augmentative and Alternative Communication
Research, Scholarship, and Creative Endeavors
Dr. Rehfeld's research focuses on preparing future speech-language pathologists (SLPs), advancing interprofessional education (IPE) and interprofessional practice (IPP), and promoting language and literacy development in children. He researches innovative instructional methods, such as providing applied learning experiences, incorporating simulations in the classroom, and utilizing peer feedback in clinic, to enhance the academic and clinical training of undergraduate and graduate students in CSD. His work also explores strategies to equip caregivers, professionals, and paraprofessionals for collaborative, effective care. Additionally, Dr. Rehfeld examines interventions that support language development and pre-literacy skills in children with communication disorders, aiming to improve their academic, social, and vocational outcomes.