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Steven
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January 22, 2025
I greatly enjoyed this course. Prof. McKinney is excellent and I would like to take more courses with him!
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Member
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January 21, 2025
Unaware of critics concerns
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Member
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January 21, 2025
no comment
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Member
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January 20, 2025
It was nice to listen to someone who is very passionate about accent modification and how to help others.
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Member
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January 20, 2025
Describe best practices for the ethical provision of accent modification services
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Theresa
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January 20, 2025
It is a seldom addressed topic in our profession
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Member
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January 18, 2025
I enjoyed how the presenter broke down the topic of accent modification. It was especially interesting to see the concerns and impacts of Accent modification discussed, as this was the most intriguing part of the presentation for me. The presenter also provided detailed/ relatable scenarios that made each topic more understandable.
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Megan
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January 14, 2025
Concise, but with applicable examples.
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Marla
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January 14, 2025
Very useful and comprehensive information presented in the presentation.
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Brittany
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January 13, 2025
Loved the presenter and the explanations of things!
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Elizabeth
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January 10, 2025
Excellent speaker, very well prepared and though out course. I appreciate the discussion of linguistic biases, social frameworks, critical theories, and how these were linked to clinical practice and real life experiences. I highly recommend this course.
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Member
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January 7, 2025
The information provided gave me a well rounded perspective about the ethics of accent modification. It aided me with helpful resources and made me think more critically about how I administer services.
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Rebecca
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January 6, 2025
great class
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Member
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January 5, 2025
Excellent share! I am a non-native speaking SLP who has experienced all the impacts the presenter elaborated on! I really appreciate his approach to ethics and encouraging non-native speaking SLPs to stay in the profession. Much to think about for me.
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Mary
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January 1, 2025
This is an absolutely fascinating area to me! I had my TESOL certification for a while, then ended up going in other clinical directions. I know I would have loved this tremendously, as I can tell you do! I'm actually the only one in my immediate family who is from here (I was born in Akron, Ohio). My husband and children were all born in different countries. I have always loved languages and cultures, and can't get enough!!!
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Ruth
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December 31, 2024
This course gave a good overview of the criticisms involved in accent modification for the speech therapist, and helped clarify misconceptions I had about this area.
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Member
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December 30, 2024
It meets the ethics requirement for ASHA.
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Elizabeth
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December 30, 2024
I appreciate the speaker's enthusiasm for the topic but had difficulty at times following his references to happenings in our profession. A quick summary statement about the current conversation regarding accent modification or the views being voiced from each side would have been helpful. Also, it was a bit difficulty to see him due to backlighting.
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Phebe
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December 30, 2024
People forget we can have multiple ideas simultaneously. This just furthered that point! Very well organized
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Emily
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December 30, 2024
I think the presenter of this course had a lot of knowledge in this area. Both sides of the issue were addressed professionally.
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Andrea
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December 30, 2024
This guy needs to get over people who interpret his work as racist. Way too much time was spent with him trying to explain how he isn't. If you aren't an expert in something, don't try to explain it. Defer to those who are.
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Member
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December 30, 2024
I work with different cultures and this was very helpful.
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Joy
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December 30, 2024
Great info!
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Jeannene
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December 29, 2024
Mutiple points of view were presented in a non-inflammatory manner. Pros and cons of various positions were presented. Presenter was easy to listen to and very aware of and honest about his biases in this area while admitting that there is room for other points of view.
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Member
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December 29, 2024
Clear written info in addition to video.
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Keri
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December 29, 2024
He was excellent, sensitive and we should be providing AM to those who seek it! We are the best trained!!!
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Member
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December 29, 2024
Easy to understand, written resources, and appropriate pace.
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Kristen
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December 29, 2024
Very interesting presentation!
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Member
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December 29, 2024
Great info!
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Member
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December 29, 2024
This course was fabulous! I actually didn't realize that this criticism of accent modification existed (makes sense however, given related criticisms that are very hot-button now in society as a whole) and think the presenter did an outstanding job of pointing out the limitations of these argulemts, while also acknowledging their validity in their "spirit" or values. As an SLP with a linguistics & languages background (other advanced degrees in these areas) I have seen that learners want this!
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Madison
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December 29, 2024
Opinions from a professional who has addressed the issue from two different positions, input from clients who have implemented accent modification for themselves, speaker refers to several different studies throughout the talk, and provided resources alongside the video to enhance learning and carryover.
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Member
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December 28, 2024
My BA is German and I lived there 3 years. I’ve shared my home at length to newly arrived in this country Afganis and Ukrainians. Ive learned many languages. This really spoke to me.
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Member
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December 28, 2024
I enjoyed learning about the concerns of accent modification.
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Denise
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December 28, 2024
The presenter discussed ethical considerations that I had not thought about.
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Matti
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December 28, 2024
Appreciated the discussion of ethical issues and controversy re: this area. Thought it was balanced and fair. Very well thought out and helpful.
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Member
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December 27, 2024
Interesting topic. Presented criticisms of the practice that I wasn’t aware of.
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Gerald
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December 27, 2024
Presenter seemed to be very knowledgeable in the field of accent modification. He was well organized and had good handouts.
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Member
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December 26, 2024
Learning about new niche of SLP tx
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Member
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December 26, 2024
Instructor made the information easy to understand. Material would be useful to clinicians wanting to add accent modification services to their practice.
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Cindy
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December 26, 2024
I am not very familiar with this topic or the different sides to the Ethics of Accent Modification. I appreciated the presenter's approach to this topic. He made it easy to understand the opposing sides to this topic which made it interesting to follow his presentation.
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Samantha
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December 26, 2024
great speaker and perspectives. Love that he included clients in the conversation. Boosted my confidence to one day try accent modifcation!
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Leslie
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December 25, 2024
Presenter was very interesting to listen to. Made me want to excel in this field.
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Member
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December 24, 2024
Found it very interesting and how it can affect some students when are English language learners in my school district.
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Member
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December 23, 2024
I enjoyed the presenters way of speaking clearly , and quickly: getting to the points he wanted to bring up.
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Member
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December 22, 2024
It was informative to here from clients about their experiences and thoughts on accent modification.
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Member
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December 22, 2024
A more in depth, research based outlook on a controversial topic.
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Member
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December 20, 2024
Robert McKINNEY shared his personal experiences as a native and non-native speaker which made his comments seem more credible & increased me awareness of the built in hierarchy in languages across the world. I have a better understanding of the various types of discrimination issues non-native speakers may experience. I was not familiar with the "controversy" associated with Accent Reduction terminology. Video clips of non-native service providers & clients expressing personal benefits was good
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Member
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December 19, 2024
I appreciate the list of references and resources that were provided.
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Member
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December 19, 2024
The topic was interesting, and I appreciate the positive approach that this topic is a gray area in our field.
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Member
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December 18, 2024
I am an SLP who is also employed as an ESL instructor. This course was very interesting and helpful to me.
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Rachel
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December 18, 2024
Engaging presenter. Interesting and applicable information. Inclusive and respectful tone.
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Megan
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December 17, 2024
It helped me learn that accent modification doesn't focus on accent but rather effective communication.
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Member
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December 17, 2024
Very good information!
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Member
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December 16, 2024
I liked how broad ranging it was and the guest speakers.
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Member
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December 16, 2024
I am interested in providing accent modification services in my private practice, and Robert McKinney spoke about all of my concerns. I'm now feeling more confident to support people seeking accent modification services.
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Member
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December 15, 2024
The speaker was concise and organized throughout his course.
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Member
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December 13, 2024
Hearing from different people as well as the presenter.
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Linda
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December 13, 2024
Excellent presentation, well organized a topic that I am not familiar with very informative
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Vanessa
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December 13, 2024
This course helped me understand a lot more about the ethical concerns around accent modification which has always been of interest to me. The entire course was very well put together.
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Abigail
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December 13, 2024
This course was fascinating and I learned a lot of up to date information that I hadn’t heard before.
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Member
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December 12, 2024
The presentation was very informative and addressed issues in a sensitive, insightful manner.
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Member
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December 12, 2024
Easily understood!
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Member
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December 12, 2024
Amazing facilitator with highly relatable life experience and personal experience relative to the topic. Mr. McKInney offered valuable insights being married to a spouse that is culturally diverse. Easy to follow and highly informative.
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Member
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December 11, 2024
Excellent talk about Asha’s specific instructions on accent modification
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Jennifer
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December 9, 2024
Loved his enthusiasm and well-rounded perspective
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Member
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December 7, 2024
I have not had any experience with accent modification, so it was great to learn a little bit about it!
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Member
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December 7, 2024
Good introduction to the topic.
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Karen
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December 6, 2024
I liked the examples, information and style of the presentation. I would recommend this course.
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Karen
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December 6, 2024
Well prepared
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Member
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December 6, 2024
THis course discussed important ethical concerns in regards to accent modification.
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Member
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December 5, 2024
The instructor was very passionate about the subject matter. His enthusiasm for serving this population was apparent. It would be helpful to for him to emphasize key points in the lecture as there was so much discussion with each point it was challenging to answer the summary questions.
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Member
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December 4, 2024
He has a wealth of knowledge and his background provides a different perspective, which I appreciated. It was thought provoking to help me consider how accent modification can be client centered and how we can help people communicate effectively.
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Rochel
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December 4, 2024
Best course I've taken on accent modification ever! I loved hearing the client testimonials. Bob, you covered so many important things from both sides. I do feel the rebellion against "accent modification" is an extension of the general woke rebellion - which is really sad. Our clients are so happy (particularly if they practice :). I'll discuss my take on this some more in the future. Your presentation was excellent!
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Member
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December 4, 2024
The presenter had a nice presentation style - good pace and was likable.
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Member
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December 4, 2024
new material
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Amber
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December 3, 2024
The course was very organized and the instructor was able to portray many view points on a controversial topic.
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Jennifer
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December 3, 2024
examples of native speakers perspectives
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Linda
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December 2, 2024
I appreciated the emphasis on client-centered practice.
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Nikita
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December 2, 2024
Interesting topic!
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Member
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December 1, 2024
The presenter was very knowledgeable about this subject and gave good insight as to how to handle situations that involve accent modification
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Member
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December 1, 2024
Speaker was easy to listen to.
by
Member
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December 1, 2024
Quality topic
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Member
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December 1, 2024
Very easy to follow and enjoyable presentation
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Betty
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November 29, 2024
I stay up to date on this subject, for the most part, but one can always learn something new & it doesn't hurt to hear updated research, techniques, & opinions, on all relevant topics! The content and presentation were excellent. Loved hearing different slps' opinions, at the end.
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Hayley
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November 29, 2024
This topic is very interesting and engaging for me. I didn't know that this was a controversial area in the scope of speech-language pathology until watching this course.
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Member
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November 29, 2024
You were exposed to how non native speakers may feel and looked upon by society. How we as SLP professionals are qualified to work with non native speakers if they want the assistance with accent modification.
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David
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November 27, 2024
My take-a-way from this course was the understanding of how non-native accents can impact status in society, career opportunities, and communication within various environments.
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Member
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November 24, 2024
As an SLP who started with a PhD in second language acquisition in the mid 1990s, I found this course to be a great review and update
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Michele
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November 23, 2024
Far and away the very BEST explanation of the principles behind accent modification. Robert McKinney did an amazing job explaining all of the social justice issues involved. I was forced into therapy before I could graduate as a bilingual SLP. Because of my experience as a student I was against accent modification programs but I learned so much from this course. I'm now changing my mind. I would have been so grateful to have been treated with the respect Robert advocates for.
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Member
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November 21, 2024
clear information
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Patricia
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November 21, 2024
He did a great job conveying potentially sensitive topics
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Ginger
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November 21, 2024
The presenter was very informative and had experience with the subject matter. He used life experiences and video interviews to explain his points .
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Lynda
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November 20, 2024
Relevant topic in today’s society.
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Claire
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November 20, 2024
These reminders of efficacy and ethics in this area and how it effects more than just communication was clearly explained.
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Member
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November 20, 2024
The speaker was very passionate and knowledgeable surrounding the topic of Accent Modification. He raised concerns that I have overlooked and increased my awareness surrounding this subject.
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Member
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November 19, 2024
Great examples as well as the testimonials from other professionals and clients. Very knowledgeable and sensitive when discussing other cultures and accents.
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Jessica
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November 18, 2024
Everything was laid out nicely and the presenter brought up some good points and made it easy to listen to
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Member
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November 18, 2024
The presenter spoke too fast and wasn't as direct in his communication as I would have liked.
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Member
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November 18, 2024
Excellent speaker and handling of the topic.I felt very identified as a non-native SLP graduated in other countries working with Spanish-speaking pediatric population as an SLP-Assistant in Texas. Thank you Very much!
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Member
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November 17, 2024
Wonderful resource. Very knowledgeable speaker who presented the information in an engaging, non-biased way.
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