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Unlocking the Potential of Tele-Assessment for Oral Narratives in Arabic- and Hebrew-Speaking Children

Unlocking the Potential of Tele-Assessment for Oral Narratives in Arabic- and Hebrew-Speaking Children

In the evolving landscape of speech-language pathology, the integration of tele-assessment (TA) has become increasingly prominent, especially in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. The recent study titled Tele-Assessment of Oral Personal Narratives in Arabic- and Hebrew-Speaking Children Using the Global TALES Protocol offers valuable insights into the feasibility and impact of TA on personal narrative skills in children. This blog delves into the findings of this research and provides practical recommendations for practitioners aiming to enhance their assessment techniques.

Understanding the Study

The study investigated the impact of assessment mode (face-to-face [FTF] vs. TA) on the microstructure level and chosen topics of personal narratives produced by Arabic-speaking and Hebrew-speaking school-age children. Using the Global TALES protocol, 89 children (38 Arabic-speaking and 51 Hebrew-speaking) were assessed either through Zoom (TA) or in person (FTF). The narratives were analyzed based on the total number of words (TNW), total number of utterances (TNU), number of different words (NDW), and mean length of utterance in words (MLU-W).

Key Findings

Practical Recommendations

For practitioners looking to implement these findings, consider the following strategies:

Encouraging Further Research

While the study provides a strong foundation, further research is needed to explore the impact of TA on different age groups, cultural settings, and types of narratives. Additionally, investigating the macrostructure of narratives and the role of telecommunication skills and infrastructure can offer deeper insights.

To read the original research paper, please follow this link: Tele-Assessment of Oral Personal Narratives in Arabic- and Hebrew-Speaking Children Using the Global TALES Protocol.


Citation: Ferman, S., & Kawar, K. (2023). Tele-Assessment of Oral Personal Narratives in Arabic- and Hebrew-Speaking Children Using the Global TALES Protocol. Folia Phoniatrica et Logopaedica. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10711759/?report=classic
Marnee Brick, President, TinyEYE Therapy Services

Author's Note: Marnee Brick, TinyEYE President, and her team collaborate to create our blogs. They share their insights and expertise in the field of Speech-Language Pathology, Online Therapy Services and Academic Research.

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