Research Synthesis Essay
I. REFERENCE:
Torrington Eaton, C., & Bernstein Ratner, N. (2013). Rate and Phonological Variation in Preschool Children: Effects of Modeling and Directed Influence. Journal Of Speech, Language & Hearing Research, 56(6), 1751. doi: 10.1092-4388(2013/12-0171)
II. PURPOSE:
This article investigated whether preschool children could adjust their speech rate and articulation clarity based on modeling and explicit instruction by an adult. Two specific hypothesis were investigated in this study: 1) “Do preschoolers align with a model’s speech style and rate? Do these effects persist persist and/or change with exposure?” and 2) Can preschoolers change their speech style and rate when directed?”.
III. METHOD:
This study consisted of a total of 40 …show more content…
Children were recorded to use more phonological reductions in hypoarticulated speech versus lower proportions of phonological reductions during hyperarticulated speech. A surprising finding from this study was that children who had better repetition had higher phonological reductions during spontaneous speech. The research found that overall, phonetic effects from modeling correct phonetic productions deteriorated during spontaneous speech faster than that of modeling a slow rate of speech. Overall, this research supports the practice of modeling slow and clear speech to children with speech disorders.
V. IMPLICATIONS
Along with CR’s articulation errors, her rate of speech is very fast. The combination of this makes it difficult for unfamiliar listeners to understand her. While articulation will be the main focus of therapy, speech rate will be incorporated into activities and self-monitoring will be important so that the client is aware of the speed in which she is speaking.
The clinician will strive to be an ideal model for CR’s speech during therapy sessions. By speaking the way that I expect the client to speak I am providing a direct model for her to imitate. It is common for speakers to match the volume and rate of the person they are speaking with. By providing CR with a slow clear
Torrington Eaton, C., & Bernstein Ratner, N. (2013). Rate and Phonological Variation in Preschool Children: Effects of Modeling and Directed Influence. Journal Of Speech, Language & Hearing Research, 56(6), 1751. doi: 10.1092-4388(2013/12-0171)
II. PURPOSE:
This article investigated whether preschool children could adjust their speech rate and articulation clarity based on modeling and explicit instruction by an adult. Two specific hypothesis were investigated in this study: 1) “Do preschoolers align with a model’s speech style and rate? Do these effects persist persist and/or change with exposure?” and 2) Can preschoolers change their speech style and rate when directed?”.
III. METHOD:
This study consisted of a total of 40 …show more content…
Children were recorded to use more phonological reductions in hypoarticulated speech versus lower proportions of phonological reductions during hyperarticulated speech. A surprising finding from this study was that children who had better repetition had higher phonological reductions during spontaneous speech. The research found that overall, phonetic effects from modeling correct phonetic productions deteriorated during spontaneous speech faster than that of modeling a slow rate of speech. Overall, this research supports the practice of modeling slow and clear speech to children with speech disorders.
V. IMPLICATIONS
Along with CR’s articulation errors, her rate of speech is very fast. The combination of this makes it difficult for unfamiliar listeners to understand her. While articulation will be the main focus of therapy, speech rate will be incorporated into activities and self-monitoring will be important so that the client is aware of the speed in which she is speaking.
The clinician will strive to be an ideal model for CR’s speech during therapy sessions. By speaking the way that I expect the client to speak I am providing a direct model for her to imitate. It is common for speakers to match the volume and rate of the person they are speaking with. By providing CR with a slow clear