http://hdl.handle.net/2173/663 Sun, 19 May 2013 15:03:32 GMT 2013-05-19T15:03:32Z http://hdl.handle.net/2173/30309 Title: International students of speech and language therapy in the UK : choices about where to study and whether to return Authors: Goldbart, Juliet; Marshall, Julie; Evans, Ruth Abstract: The qualification leading to professional practice in speech and language therapy (SLT, also known as speech and language pathology) is not evenly available across the world. Geographic mobility and the availability of information are greater than at any other time in our history. Thus, initial SLT qualification courses in many countries are likely to have students from overseas among their intake. The professional nature of SLT programmes means that many aspects are culturally and linguistically bound. This may impact adversely on international students’ success on such courses. A study of all initial SLT qualifying courses in the UK was undertaken to identify the countries of origin of past and current international students, to explore the reasons behind their decision to study in the UK and to find out where and in what role they planned to work, or were already working, on qualification. Analysis of questionnaire and interview data revealed a wide variety of reasons for studying in the UK; linguistic, cultural, financial, and personal. The students come primarily from Europe, particularly Greece; but also from Asia; Africa and the Americas. Familiarity with English language and the perceived status of UK higher education, together with the related colonial and post-colonial links between the student’s country of origin and the UK, appear to have an impact on students’ decision to study in the UK. The short- and long-term employment plans of respondents are discussed, along with factors influencing decisions about whether to work in Britain, their home country or elsewhere. Description: The original publication is available at http://www.springer.com/ Fri, 01 Jul 2005 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/2173/30309 2005-07-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/2173/24476 Title: Measuring phonological skills in adolescence Authors: French, Ann Abstract: Background: Referrals of junior and secondary age children with language and communication impairments attending mainstream schools; Evidence that early language and communication problems may not resolve; Lack of secondary school SLT provision; Lack of knowledge about the nature and extent of difficulties secondary students may encounter; Lack of suitable assessments. Description: Paper presented at the Research Institute for Health and Social Change Annual Conference, 3 July 2006, Manchester Metropolitan University. Mon, 03 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/2173/24476 2006-07-03T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/2173/24475 Title: Measuring phonological skills in adolescence Authors: French, Ann Abstract: Background: Referrals of junior and secondary age children with language and communication impairments attending mainstream schools; Evidence that early language and communication problems may not resolve; Lack of secondary school SLT provision in UK; Lack of knowledge about the nature and extent of difficulties secondary students may encounter; Lack of suitable assessments. Description: Paper presented at the 6th European CPLOL Congress, 15-17 September 2006, Berlin. Fri, 01 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/2173/24475 2006-09-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/2173/24492 Title: Developmental language difficulty: are ‘diagnosis’ and ‘treatment’ appropriate concepts? Authors: French, Ann Abstract: Background: Experience of working in and with mainstream schools to support junior/secondary age students with speech, language and communication needs (SLCN); Became aware of differences between stakeholders (education staff, health staff, parents, students..) in ways of talking about SLCN; Differences may be deeper than terminology and reflect underlying philosophies about aetiology and management. Description: Paper presented at the Research Institute for Health and Social Change Annual Conference, 4-5 July 2007, Manchester Metropolitan University. Sun, 01 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/2173/24492 2007-07-01T00:00:00Z