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Old 02-03-2008, 05:13 PM   #466 (permalink)
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Here you go, loml. Flip has explained how speech is fitted in the BiBi programs. I am ...I thought your primary focus wasnt on the development of speech and now it is?
shel90 - My focus isn't speech, you are quite correct.

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Speech training is conducted by educators who have the training and expertise in speech development. We have speech educators at our program to provide those services for those who will benefit from speech training.

However, the classroom teachers are responsible for delivering the instruction of the core curriculm. For a teacher to claim that they are qualified to teach speech without any speech training background makes it go against the code of ethics of education.
Thank you shel90.

Are you of the opinion that the speech/oral program is meeting the needs of the students shel90? If not,what do you see as possible enhancements for the program to ensure success?
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