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50 Years of ERIC
The Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) is celebrating its 50th Birthday! First opened on May 15th, 1964 ERIC continues the long tradition of ongoing innovation and enhancement.

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An Investigation of T-Units in African American English-Speaking and Standard American English-Speaking Fourth-Grade Children.
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Smith, Tina T.; Lee, Evan; McDade, Hiram L. – Communication Disorders Quarterly, 2001
This study investigated the dialectal sensitivity of the T-unit as a nonbiased alternative for assessing the oral grammatical skills of school-age, nonstandard English speakers. Analysis of language samples from 28 9-year-old children (half African-American) revealed no significant differences between groups, suggesting that the T-unit may be a…
Descriptors: Black Dialects, Black Students, Culture Fair Tests, Elementary Education
The Effects of Adding Dynamic Assessment Components to a Computerized Preschool Language Screening Test.
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Jacobs, Ellen L. – Communication Disorders Quarterly, 2001
Evaluation of the computerized preschool language screening test (KIDTALK) with 41 low socioeconomic status preschoolers resulted in recommendations for further enhancement of this tool by incorporating dynamic assessment components and for continued investigation of its validity with culturally and linguistically diverse preschoolers. (Contains…
Descriptors: Adaptive Testing, Computer Assisted Testing, Cultural Differences, Language Acquisition
Survey of Educational Preparation in Pediatric Audiology: A Decade Later.
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Oyler, Robert F.; Gross, Shannon R. – Communication Disorders Quarterly, 2000
This study surveyed audiology program directors (N=46) and audiologists (N=70) concerning preparation in pediatric audiology, specifically general program characteristics, education and training in pediatric audiology, affiliation with a pediatric medical facility, affiliation with school systems, and perceived adequacy of preparation. Comparison…
Descriptors: Allied Health Personnel, Audiology, Followup Studies, Graduate Study
Multicultural Matters.
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Roseberry-McKibbin, Celeste – Communication Disorders Quarterly, 2000
This article applies principles of multiculturalism to the provision of speech-language services to children from low income backgrounds - i.e., the culture of poverty. It discusses common characteristics of children from the culture of poverty and urges research that has practical, clinical implications to assist speech-language pathologists who…
Descriptors: Communication Disorders, Cultural Differences, Cultural Influences, Disadvantaged Youth