title: Educating speech-language pathologists for a multicultural world.
abstract: This paper presents critical elements and current needs in educating speech-language pathologists for a multicultural world. A proposed paradigm shift in clinical teaching using the UK model is also introduced. In addition, a case study on the American Speech Language Hearing Association's efforts in implementing the Multicultural Action Agenda by networking with the Asian Pacific Islander caucus is described. A survey of multicultural elements in programs in Australia and New Zealand is included. Finally, suggestions for collaboration with those in established professional bodies to meet the increasing needs of a multicultural world are provided.
authors.affiliation: San Diego State University, San Diego, Calif 92182-1923, USA. cheng@mail.sdsu.edu
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Cheng
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Battle
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Murdoch
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Martin
mesh_terms: D018864:Cultural Diversity; D004493:Education; D006801:Humans; D019303:Multilingualism; D013066:Speech-Language Pathology / Q000193:education / Q000639:trends; D000078329:Workforce