Because people apply their language differently in different sampling contexts, the decision of which sampling context to use is very important. The different sampling contexts covered in this course will help you choose the appropriate sampling context for clients of various ages and abilities. You will also learn techniques for eliciting consistent and useful language samples. Equipment needs, specifically digital recorders and playback systems, are also discussed
Learner outcomes:
Upon completion of the course the participant will be able to:
- Select an appropriate sampling context based on a client's age.
- List the skills and equipment needed to elicit language samples.
- List the SALT reference databases available for age-matched comparisons.
Materials needed: Adobe Reader® or other PDF reader which is needed to view document files.
SALT Course Id: 1201
Level: Introductory
Time to complete: 1 hour
One of the most powerful analysis tools built into SALT is the ability to compare an individual language sample to age or grade-matched peers selected from the reference databases. In order for the comparison to be valid, however, the language samples should be elicited following the same protocol as was used to collect the database samples. In this course, you will learn about the SALT reference databases and how to collect comparable samples.
Learner outcomes:
Upon completion of the course the participant will be able to:
- Elicit conversational language samples following the protocol used in the SALT Conversation database.
- Elicit narrative language samples following the protocol used in the SALT Narrative SSS and SALT Narrative Story Retell databases.
- Elicit expository language samples following the protocol used in the SALT Expository database.
Materials needed: Adobe Reader® or other PDF reader which is needed to view document files.
SALT Course Id: 1202
Level: Introductory
Time to complete: 1.5 hours