Educating speech-language pathologists for a multicultural world.
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.
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San Diego State University, San Diego, Calif 92182-1923, USA. cheng@mail.sdsu.edu
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Murdoch
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D018864:Cultural Diversity; D004493:Education; D006801:Humans; D019303:Multilingualism; D013066:Speech-Language Pathology / Q000193:education / Q000639:trends; D000078329:Workforce