SLP Course Details

Course # 3962
GFTA-2: History, Administration, & Interpretation

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CEUs/Hours Offered: AG Bell - LSLS/1.0 Domain 3, CE-SPC-13-065; ASHA/0.1 Introductory, Professional; CASLPA/1.0


Course Abstract

The presentation will address the purpose, history, and research upon which the GFTA-2 was developed and standardized. The many years of user feedback and research provided the base for the timely revisions that continue to make this test one of the most frequently used assessment procedures employed by speech-language pathologists (ASHA, 2005).
This course was recorded on September 1, 2010

Course Learning Outcomes

Preview Exam
  • Participants will be able to describe the complexities and issues considered in the development of a test of articulation.
  • Participants will be able to discuss the purpose of the test, how to and when to administer it.
  • Participants will be able to describe and interpret the scores obtained on the component sections of the GFTA-2.
  • Participants will be able to list the benefits of the test and how to employ results in the intervention process.

Time-ordered Agenda

0-5 Minutes Introduction
5-15 Minutes History of the Development of GFTA-2
15-35 Minutes Description and purpose of the test components
35-50 Minutes How to administer and interpret the Test
50-60 Minutes Conclusion; Q & A

Average Rating (152 Reviews)

Most Recent Comments

Review by: Member on May 21, 2013
To learn how the GFT was begun, planning, etc.
Review by: Member on December 30, 2012
gave detailed information about the GFTA_2
Review by: Member on December 29, 2012
It reiterated information about the GFTA2 that helps me to explain why I use this test.
Review by: Member on December 28, 2012
Very clear explanations and use of visuals to explain test admistration.
Review by: Member on December 5, 2012
I enjoyed learning about the GFTA2 history
Review by: Member on November 25, 2012
clear & concise
Review by: Member on November 18, 2012
Organizational skills made this presentation excellent.
Review by: Member on October 25, 2012
Very clear and concise presentation.
Review by: Member on October 6, 2012
It was nice to learn more about the development of the test.
Review by: Member on August 18, 2012
The speaker is a well-recognized.
Review by: Member on August 2, 2012
It was good because there were few additional learnings which I didn't find in his book.
Review by: Member on July 26, 2012
Informative.
Review by: Member on July 25, 2012
I learned all about GFTA-2, specifically on the test administration.
Review by: Member on July 21, 2012
GFTA is very essential to SLPs
Review by: Member on June 15, 2012
concise information
Review by: Member on June 11, 2012
Good artic. test reivew with a long standing and well proven test.
Review by: Member on June 6, 2012
Well organized. Interesting overview of history of GFTA.
Review by: Member on April 12, 2012
I thought the course was well organized, clear and easy to follow. I really appreciated it and especially hearing about this remarkable test from the person who co-created it; it is an awesome test.Thanks;Bev St.John, MS CCC-SLP
Review by: Member on February 17, 2012
I enjoyed hearing about the history and development of the test
Review by: Member on February 8, 2012
VERY INTERESTING OVERVIEW OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF THIS TESTWELL ORGANIZED PRESENTATION
Review by: Member on January 29, 2012
This test was elightening to know the history behind the test that is so prevalently used by SLPS today.
Review by: Member on January 29, 2012
Just a very nice review and gave historical perspective
Review by: Member on January 28, 2012
Detailed presentation. Knowledgeable presenter.
Review by: Member on January 14, 2012
This online course provided a positive learning experience
Review by: Member on January 11, 2012
It was great to hear from Dr. Goldman himself about the history of the development of the GFTA-2.
Review by: Member on December 26, 2011
detailed info
Review by: Member on December 14, 2011
it really walked you through the creation of this test
Review by: Member on December 12, 2011
good overview of test
Review by: Member on December 4, 2011
Very useful information on GFTA-2. Helpful to decide which artic assesment to use for children.
Review by: Member on November 25, 2011
It was very relevent to my current caseload. As well, finding out about the GFTA:2's history was interesting.
Review by: Member on November 6, 2011
It was a good overview of the history of the test and it's current updates
Review by: Member on November 3, 2011
clear explanations of rationale behind this assessment
Review by: Member on October 26, 2011
It was interesting to learn the history and how the GFTA has evolved.
Review by: Member on October 21, 2011
Very interesting.
Review by: Member on October 20, 2011
organized
Review by: Member on October 9, 2011
Dr. Goldman did an excellent job of adhering to course objectives and handouts. He presented information in an upbeat manner. He is considered THE authority on articulation testing. He's very knowledgeable and does not assume the listener has significant prior knowledge regarding the topic
Review by: Member on September 26, 2011
Interesting to hear the history of the test.

Course Information

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Course Presenter

dr ronald goldman

Dr. Ronald Goldman, Ph.D.

Dr. Goldman received his M.S. and Ph.D. degrees from the University of Pittsburgh. He spent his professional career as a professor at Tulane University, Vanderbilt University, and the University of Alabama at Birmingham. He was active as a teacher, researcher, and administrator. He was published widely in a variety of professional journals and developed and published a number of widely used standardized tests and programs. He served ASHA as a vice president and as President of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Foundation. He is also a recipient of the Honors of ASHA.


Disclosure: Instructor Disclosure: Not available. The content for this program was developed and published prior to the ASHA Continuing Education Board requiring instructional personnel to provide financial and nonfinancial disclosure statements.


Continuing Education Information

CEUs/Hours Offered: AG Bell - LSLS/1.0 Domain 3, CE-SPC-13-065; ASHA/0.1 Introductory, Professional; CASLPA/1.0

Passing an online exam will be required to earn continuing education credit.

Please Note: The CEU exam and course evaluation must be completed within 30 days of course registration.

To participate in the course, complete the CEU exam and earn continuing education credit, you must be a CEU Total Access member.


AG Bell - Listening and Spoken Language Credential

This course is offered for 1 hour(s) of CE Credit from the AG Bell Academy for Listening and Spoken Language. For an explanation of content areas, please view pdf listing all 9 "domains."


American Speech-Language-Hearing Assn.

This course is offered for 0.1 ASHA CEUs (Introductory level, Professional Area)


Canadian Association of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists

Certified members of the Canadian Association of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists (CASLPA) can accumulate continuing education equivalents (CEEs) for their participation with SpeechPathology.com. One hour of coursework equals 1 CEE. All CASLPA members are encouraged to participate in on-going education.


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