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Activity Steps
Description
Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) will gain knowledge to recognize challenges in using academic vocabulary frequently experienced by English learners (ELs). SLPs will learn information about descriptors used to situate ELs as they move across English language proficiency. SLPs will be able to identify key features of the Vocabulary Scenario Technique (VST) and its adaptation for use with ELs.
AccreditationThis course is offered for 0.05 ASHA CEUs
(Intermediate Level, Professional Area).
Learning Objectives
After completing this continuing education activity you will be able to:
- Recognize challenges in using academic vocabulary frequently experienced by English learners (ELs).
- Identify descriptors used to situate ELs as they move across English language proficiency.
- Summarize key features of Vocabulary Scenario Technique (VST) and its adaptation for use with ELs.
Disclosures
Author, Barbara J. Ehren, Ed.D, CCC-SLP, holds the copyright for the Vocabulary Scenario Technique. The course offerings will only cover information that pertains to the effective and safe use of the above-named technique. This presentation will focus exclusively on the Vocabulary Scenario Technique and will not include information on other techniques similar or related to the Vocabulary Scenario Technique.
Barbara J. Ehren, Ed.D, CCC-SLP, ASHA Fellow and Honoree
Financial: Barbara J. Ehren, Ed.D, CCC-SLP, ASHA Fellow and Honoree is the President of Student Success Initiatives, Inc.. As President, she holds the copyright for the Vocabulary Scenario Technique (VST).
Nonfinancial: Barbara J. Ehren, Ed.D, CCC-SLP, ASHA Fellow and Honoree is President of Student Success Initiatives, Inc.
Linda I. Rosa-Lugo, Ed.D, CCC-SLP, ASHA Fellow
Financial: Linda I. Rosa-Lugo, Ed.D, CCC-SLP, ASHA Fellow is an employee of the University of Central Florida and Director of the UCF Listening Center.
Nonfinancial: Linda I. Rosa-Lugo, Ed.D, CCC-SLP, ASHA Fellow is the Vice President of Speech-Language Pathology Clinical Practice of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
Audrey D. Petersen-Hagan, M.A., CCC-SLP
Financial: Audrey D. Petersen-Hagan, M.A., CCC-SLP
Nonfinancial: Audrey D. Petersen-Hagan, M.A., CCC-SLP is a speech-language pathologist employed by Great Strides Rehabilitation in Jacksonville, Florida.
Credits:
- ASHA 0.05 CEU