Thesis
Social validation survey on speech-language pathologists in the schools
Washington State University
Master of Arts (MA), Washington State University
2010
Handle:
https://hdl.handle.net/2376/103253
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to socially validate the roles and performance of speech-language pathologists (SLPs) in the schools through the examination of educational professionals‟ opinions. Eighty-nine classroom and special education teachers, principals, psychologists and para-educators completed an online questionnaire indicating their degree of agreement to questions on topics such as awareness of SLP‟s roles, use of collaboration, and effectiveness of services. An analysis of variance (ANOVA) was used to determine any significant differences between professional groups and responses to specific questionnaire items. Overall, results illustrated that educational professionals have positive opinions about SLPs. However, neutral responses were indicated with regards to whether SLPs provide intervention for students with a persistent hoarse voice, with English as a second language, and who have a hard time making friends. Uncertainties were also found in responses to SLPs having adequate training in behavior management. Earlier research on professional educator‟s opinions of SLPs in the schools was compared to the current study with identified differences. From the results collected, SLPs‟ efforts in the schools can be considered socially validated by their interdisciplinary school-based colleagues.
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- Title
- Social validation survey on speech-language pathologists in the schools
- Creators
- Sandra Novello
- Contributors
- Amy Meredith (Degree Supervisor)
- Awarding Institution
- Washington State University
- Academic Unit
- Sociology, Department of
- Theses and Dissertations
- Master of Arts (MA), Washington State University
- Publisher
- Washington State University; Pullman, Wash. :
- Identifiers
- 99900525157701842
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Thesis