Year: 2012
Type: dissertation
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: Throughout the developing world, resources for education are lacking. In the case of Peru, specifically, the public education system is challenged to meet the needs of a growing student population. A primary area of concern is the delivery of speech language pathology services for students with communication disorders. This study was designed to examine Peruvian parent and teacher knowledge about communication disorders, and determine the adequacy of Peruvian educational resources in serving students with communication disorders. 38 Peruvian teachers and parents (2 male, 36 female) were recruited to participate in the study. Data was collected through teacher-completed questionnaires and interviews, and a series of parent interviews. Quantitative and qualitative data analysis revealed that parents and teachers are quite resourceful in addressing communication disorders in school and in the home. However, additional educational resources and parent and teacher training are needed to refine service delivery to children with communication disorders in Peru.
Author: Schliemann, Eric
Language: English
Subfield: Developmental and Educational Psychology
Field: Psychology
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W88907030