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ERIC Number: EJ722302
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2005
Pages: 18
Abstractor: Author
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-1525-7401
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Kindergarten Teachers' Perceptions of Language and Literacy Development, Speech-Language Pathologists, and Language Interventions
Shaughnessy, Anne; Sanger, Dixie
Communication Disorders Quarterly, v26 n2 p67-84 Win 2005
A survey study examined the perceptions of 484 kindergarten teachers in one midwestern state regarding language and literacy development, roles and responsibilities of speech-language pathologists (SLP), and teacher-delivered interventions in the classroom. Quantitative and qualitative findings from a 36-item survey revealed that the majority of respondents had professional preparation, appreciated the importance of language development, recognized some indications of atypical language development in young children, and supported language development in their classrooms. Furthermore, participants had positive impressions of SLPs' expertise. Although educators and SLPs face challenges in collaborating to serve children with language-based literacy problems, findings suggested teachers were positive about their shared roles. Participants welcomed opportunities to collaborate with SLPs in areas of language and literacy.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Kindergarten
Audience: Students; Teachers
Language: English
Sponsor: N/A
Authoring Institution: N/A
Grant or Contract Numbers: N/A