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Professor Elspeth McCartney

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Faculty of Social Sciences 我要吃瓜, Stirling, FK9 4LA

Professor Elspeth McCartney

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I teach and research in the fields of speech, language and literacy and on learning in early years. I hold dual qualifications as a teacher and speech and language therapist (SLT) and work across both professions, investigating current approaches to co-professional working.?? I am a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT) and an international affiliate of the American Speech Language and Hearing Association (ASHA). ?

Event / Presentation

Using workshop materials summarising evidence-based classroom approaches to support student teachers in responding effectively to issues of diversity and inclusion. Universities’ Council for the Education of Teachers (UCET) Annual Conference

Inclusion of children with speech and language impairments into mainstream schools and kindergartens. (Invited Keynote address). Audiologop?disk Forening (ALF: Danish SLT professional body) Yearly Seminar, Nyborg, Denmark, 24 - 26 March 2014.

Research (1)

My research fields are learning, education and literacy development for children and young people with speech and language disorders, and?those with additional support needs.?I conduct empirical research in these areas. I also research co-professional working across public services, particularly speech and language therapists working in educational settings. Current research teams are: CATALISE: Criteria and Terminology Applied to Language Impairments. University of Oxford, Department of Experimental Psychology and the Wellcome Trust. European COST Action 23, Enhancing children's oral language skills across Europe and beyond - a research collaboration focusing on interventions for children with difficulties learning their first language. IS 1406: European COST Action 32. UK Management Committee. Language for All: understanding the multi-agency pathway for children with speech, language and communication needs project. Law, McKean, et al., Newcastle University Institute of Health and Society and North Tyneside LEA. Centre for Speech and Language Intervention Research, University College London. Royal College of Speech and Language therapists (RCSLT) Research and Development Reference/Advisory Group.?? University of LImerick Speech, Language and Communication Needs research group, Univerity of Ireland, Limerick

Projects

Outputs (91)

Outputs

Conference Paper (unpublished)

PEEP in the pandemic: supporting parent learning on-line

Hale H, McCartney E, MacKenzie M & Rogerson J (2020) PEEP in the pandemic: supporting parent learning on-line. Early Childhood Voices Conference (ECV 2020), Online, 16.11.2020-20.11.2020. https://earlychildhoodresearch.csu.domains/early-childhood-voices-conference-2020/

Book Chapter

Gathering evidence on universal and targeted interventions

McCartney E & Cooper J (2019) Gathering evidence on universal and targeted interventions. In: Dobinson C & Wren Y (eds.) Creating Practice-based Evidence: A Guide for SLTs. 2nd ed. Albury: J & R Press. http://www.jr-press.co.uk/creating-practice-based-evidence-2nd-edition.html

Book Chapter

The United Kingdom

Law J, McCartney E & Roulstone S (2019) The United Kingdom. In: Law J, McKean C, Murphy C & Thordardottir E (eds.) Managing children with developmental language disorder: theory and practice across Europe and beyond. Abingdon: Routledge, pp. 497-509. https://www.routledge.com/Managing-Children-with-Developmental-Language-Disorder-Theory-and-Practice/Law-McKean-Murphy-Thordardottir/p/book/9781138317246

Commentary

The Functional Communication Classification System for children with cerebral palsy: the potential of a new measure

McCartney E (2019) The Functional Communication Classification System for children with cerebral palsy: the potential of a new measure. Commentary on: Caynes K, Rose TA, Theodorus D, Burmester D, Ware RS, Johnson, LM. Functional Communication Classification System (FCCS): extended reliability and concurrent validity for children with cerebral palsy aged 5-28 years. Dev Med Child Neurol, 2019. Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology, 61 (7), pp. 741-741. https://doi.org/10.1111/dmcn.14162

Commentary

Public health approaches still have room for individualized services: response to commentaries on 'Evidence-based pathways to intervention for children with language disorders'

Norbury CF, McCartney E, Slonims V, Dockrell JE & Ebbels SH (2019) Public health approaches still have room for individualized services: response to commentaries on 'Evidence-based pathways to intervention for children with language disorders'. International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders, 54 (1), pp. 28-29. https://doi.org/10.1111/1460-6984.12436

Commentary

So was it worth it? A commentary on Fricke et al. and Hagen et al. (2017)

McCartney E (2017) So was it worth it? A commentary on Fricke et al. and Hagen et al. (2017). Commentary on: Fricke, S. et al. (2017) The efficacy of early language intervention in mainstream school settings: a randomized controlled trial. J Child Psychol Psychiatr, 58: 1141–1151 and Hagen, ?. M., et al. (2017) Improving language comprehension in preschool children with language difficulties: a cluster randomized trial. J Child Psychol Psychiatr, 58: 1132–1140. Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, 58 (10), pp. 1152-1154. https://doi.org/10.1111/jcpp.12796

Article

A qualitative case study in the social capital of co-professional collaborative co-practice for children with speech language and communication needs

McKean C, Law J, Laing K, Cockerill M, Allon-Smith J, McCartney E & Forbes J (2017) A qualitative case study in the social capital of co-professional collaborative co-practice for children with speech language and communication needs. International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders, 52 (4), pp. 514-527. https://doi.org/10.1111/1460-6984.12296

Article

School leavers with learning disabilities moving from child to adult Speech and Language Therapy (SLT) teams: SLTs’ views of successful and less successful transition co-working practices

McCartney E & Muir M (2017) School leavers with learning disabilities moving from child to adult Speech and Language Therapy (SLT) teams: SLTs’ views of successful and less successful transition co-working practices. Journal of Research in Special Educational Needs, 17 (3), pp. 168-178. https://doi.org/10.1111/1471-3802.12374

Commentary

Measuring communication and participation in children with speech and language disorders

McCartney E (2017) Measuring communication and participation in children with speech and language disorders. Commentary on: Hidecker, M. J. C., Cunningham, B. J., Thomas-Stonell, N., Oddson, B. and Rosenbaum, P. (2017), Validity of the Communication Function Classification System for use with preschool children with communication disorders. Dev Med Child Neurol, 59: 526–530. doi:10.1111/dmcn.13373. Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology, 59 (5), pp. 459-460. https://doi.org/10.1111/dmcn.13391

Book Chapter

Parameters of service delivery and the Strathclyde Language Intervention Program (SLIP)

Boyle J & McCartney E (2016) Parameters of service delivery and the Strathclyde Language Intervention Program (SLIP). In: McCauley R, Fey M & Gillam R (eds.) Treatment of Language Disorders in Children. 2nd ed. Communication and Language Intervention Series. Baltimore, MD, USA: Brookes Publishing, pp. 451-486. https://strathprints.strath.ac.uk/58362/

Research Report

Improving Transitions across SLT Services in [Anonymised HB] for Adults with Long-Term, Speech, Language, Swallowing or Communication (SLSC) Needs: a Qualitative Study of SLTs' and Service Users' Views : Moving between SLT Teams

McCartney E & Muir M (2015) Improving Transitions across SLT Services in [Anonymised HB] for Adults with Long-Term, Speech, Language, Swallowing or Communication (SLSC) Needs: a Qualitative Study of SLTs' and Service Users' Views : Moving between SLT Teams. University of Strathclyde. https://strathprints.strath.ac.uk/55384/

Research Report

Poverty and children's access to services and social participation

Forbes J, Sime D, McCartney E, Graham A, Valyo A & Weiner G (2015) Poverty and children's access to services and social participation. Policy Briefing. Scottish Universities Insight Institute. http://www.scottishinsight.ac.uk/Portals/50/Children%20&%20YP%20Inequality/PolicyBrief_SUIIProgramme_Services.pdf

Article

Developing a universal reading comprehension intervention for mainstream primary schools within areas of social deprivation for children with and without language-learning impairment: A feasibility study

McCartney E, Boyle J & Ellis S (2015) Developing a universal reading comprehension intervention for mainstream primary schools within areas of social deprivation for children with and without language-learning impairment: A feasibility study. International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders, 50 (1), pp. 129-135. https://doi.org/10.1111/1460-6984.12124

Website Content

Developing workshop materials summarising evidence-based classroom approaches to support student teachers in responding effectively to issues of diversity and inclusion

Marwick H & McCartney E (2014) Developing workshop materials summarising evidence-based classroom approaches to support student teachers in responding effectively to issues of diversity and inclusion. HEA Learning and Teaching Blog, 2014. https://www.heacademy.ac.uk/developing-workshop-materials-summarising-evidence-based-classroom-approaches-support-student

Conference Paper (unpublished)

Using workshop materials summarising evidence-based classroom approaches to support student teachers in responding effectively to issues of diversity and inclusion

McCartney E & Marwick H (2014) Using workshop materials summarising evidence-based classroom approaches to support student teachers in responding effectively to issues of diversity and inclusion. HEA Ted Conference, Birmingham, UK, July 2014, Birmingham City University, 11.07.2014-11.07.2014. https://strathprints.strath.ac.uk/55678/

Conference Paper (unpublished)

Using workshop materials summarising evidence-based classroom approaches to support student teachers in responding effectively to issues of diversity and inclusion

McCartney E & Marwick H (2014) Using workshop materials summarising evidence-based classroom approaches to support student teachers in responding effectively to issues of diversity and inclusion. European Educational Research Association Conference 2014, "The Past, the Present and Future of Educational Research in Europe", Porto, Portugal, Sept 2014., Porto, 01.09.2014-01.09.2014. https://strathprints.strath.ac.uk/55679/

Conference Paper (unpublished)

Using workshop materials summarising evidence-based classroom approaches to support student teachers in responding effectively to issues of diversity and inclusion

McCartney E & Marwick H (2014) Using workshop materials summarising evidence-based classroom approaches to support student teachers in responding effectively to issues of diversity and inclusion. HEA Social Sciences Annual Learning and Teaching Conference - Teaching forward: the future of the Social Sciences, Birmingham, UK, May 2014, Birmingham, 21.05.2014-21.05.2014. https://strathprints.strath.ac.uk/55681/

Conference Paper (unpublished)

Using workshop materials summarising evidence-based classroom approaches to support student teachers in responding effectively to issues of diversity and inclusion

McCartney E & Marwick H (2014) Using workshop materials summarising evidence-based classroom approaches to support student teachers in responding effectively to issues of diversity and inclusion. British Educational Research Association (BERA) Conference, London, UK, Sept 2014, London, 23.09.2014-23.09.2014. https://strathprints.strath.ac.uk/55687/

Conference Paper (unpublished)

Using workshop materials summarising evidence-based classroom approaches to support student teachers in responding effectively to issues of diversity and inclusion

McCartney E & Marwick H (2014) Using workshop materials summarising evidence-based classroom approaches to support student teachers in responding effectively to issues of diversity and inclusion. Universities’ Council for the Education of Teachers (UCET) Annual Conference, Birmingham, UK, 05.11.2014-05.11.2014. https://strathprints.strath.ac.uk/55692/

Conference Paper (published)

Supporting use of evidence-based classroom approaches by early years' educators in responding effectively to issues of diversity and inclusion

Marwick H & McCartney E (2014) Supporting use of evidence-based classroom approaches by early years' educators in responding effectively to issues of diversity and inclusion. In: 'Us, Them & Me: Universal Targeted or Individuated Early Childhood Programmes'. 24th EECERA Annual Conference Abstract Book. 2014, 24th EECERA Conference, Crete, Greece, Crete, 07.09.2014-10.09.2014. Crete: EECERA, pp. 106-107. http://www.eecera.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/crete-2014.pdf

Book Chapter

Voice and speech functions (B310-B340)

McCartney E (2012) Voice and speech functions (B310-B340). In: Majnemer A (ed.) Measures for Children with Developmental Disabilities: An ICF-CY Approach. Clinics in Developmental Medicine. London: Mac Keith Press, pp. 181-191. http://www.mackeith.co.uk/shop/measures-for-children-with-developmental-disabilities-selected-chapters-the-body/

Book Chapter

Communication (D310-D369)

McLeod S, McCartney E & McCormack J (2012) Communication (D310-D369). In: Majnemer A (ed.) Measures for Children with Developmental Disabilities: An ICF-CY Approach. Clinics in Developmental Medicine. London: Mac Keith Press, pp. 312-325. http://www.mackeith.co.uk/shop/measures-for-children-with-developmental-disabilities-selected-chapters-the-body/

Conference Paper (unpublished)

Effective interventions for receptive-expressive language impairment

Boyle J & McCartney E (2012) Effective interventions for receptive-expressive language impairment. The Castang Foundation: Disordered Auditory Processing in the Child: nature, Assessment and Intervention: a multidisciplinary approach, Edinburgh, 05.03.2012-06.03.2012. https://strathprints.strath.ac.uk/41087/

Book Chapter

Changing children's services: A social capital analysis

Forbes J & McCartney E (2012) Changing children's services: A social capital analysis. In: Hill M, Head G, Lockyer A, Reid B & Taylor R (eds.) Children's Services: Working Together. Abingdon, UK: Routledge, pp. 275-287. https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84925745858&doi=10.4324%2f9781315833439&partnerID=40&md5=b3b04b13265ceb2a0c6b287d1ddf8539; https://doi.org/10.4324/9781315833439

Book Chapter

How to empower teachers working with children with language impairments: why a 'just-in-time' model might work

Ellis S & McCartney E (2011) How to empower teachers working with children with language impairments: why a 'just-in-time' model might work. In: Ellis S & McCartney E (eds.) Applied Linguistics in the Primary School Teaching. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, pp. 252-266. http://www.cambridge.org/gb/academic/subjects/languages-linguistics/applied-linguistics-and-second-language-acquisition/applied-linguistics-and-primary-school-teaching?format=HB&isbn=9780521193542#S45VqXi0dtQMMwdr.97; https://doi.org/10.1017/CBO9780511921605.025

Book Chapter

Introduction to Part II: The range and focus of applied linguistics research

Ellis S & McCartney E (2011) Introduction to Part II: The range and focus of applied linguistics research. In: Ellis S & McCartney E (eds.) Applied Linguistics and Primary School Teaching. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, pp. 77-80. http://www.cambridge.org/gb/academic/subjects/languages-linguistics/applied-linguistics-and-second-language-acquisition/applied-linguistics-and-primary-school-teaching?format=HB&isbn=9780521193542#S45VqXi0dtQMMwdr.97; https://doi.org/10.1017/CBO9780511921605.010

Book Chapter

Introduction

Ellis S & McCartney E (2011) Introduction. In: Ellis S & McCartney E (eds.) Applied Linguistics and Primary School Teaching. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, pp. 1-14. http://www.cambridge.org/gb/academic/subjects/languages-linguistics/applied-linguistics-and-second-language-acquisition/applied-linguistics-and-primary-school-teaching?format=HB&isbn=9780521193542#S45VqXi0dtQMMwdr.97; https://doi.org/10.1017/CBO9780511921605.003

Edited Book

Applied linguistics and primary school teaching

Ellis S & McCartney E (eds.) (2011) Applied linguistics and primary school teaching. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. http://www.cambridge.org/gb/academic/subjects/languages-linguistics/applied-linguistics-and-second-language-acquisition/applied-linguistics-and-primary-school-teaching?format=HB&isbn=9780521193542#S45VqXi0dtQMMwdr.97; https://doi.org/10.1017/CBO9780511921605

Book Chapter

Introduction to Part I: Policy and diversity in the twenty-first-century primary school

Ellis S & McCartney E (2011) Introduction to Part I: Policy and diversity in the twenty-first-century primary school. In: Ellis S & McCartney E (eds.) Applied Linguistics and Primary School Teaching. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, pp. 17-20. http://www.cambridge.org/gb/academic/subjects/languages-linguistics/applied-linguistics-and-second-language-acquisition/applied-linguistics-and-primary-school-teaching?format=HB&isbn=9780521193542#S45VqXi0dtQMMwdr.97; https://doi.org/10.1017/CBO9780511921605.004

Book Chapter

Preface

Ellis S & McCartney E (2011) Preface. In: Ellis S & McCartney E (eds.) Applied Linguistics and Primary School Teaching. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, pp. xix-xx. http://www.cambridge.org/gb/academic/subjects/languages-linguistics/applied-linguistics-and-second-language-acquisition/applied-linguistics-and-primary-school-teaching?format=HB&isbn=9780521193542#S45VqXi0dtQMMwdr.97; https://doi.org/10.1017/CBO9780511921605.001

Book Chapter

Introduction to Part III: Empowering teachers and teachers’ use of knowledge

Ellis S & McCartney E (2011) Introduction to Part III: Empowering teachers and teachers’ use of knowledge. In: Ellis S & McCartney E (eds.) Applied Linguistics and Primary School Teaching. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, pp. 201-202. http://www.cambridge.org/gb/academic/subjects/languages-linguistics/applied-linguistics-and-second-language-acquisition/applied-linguistics-and-primary-school-teaching?format=HB&isbn=9780521193542#S45VqXi0dtQMMwdr.97; https://doi.org/10.1017/CBO9780511921605.020

Book Chapter

Supporting students who struggle with language

McCartney E & Ellis S (2010) Supporting students who struggle with language. In: Fletcher J, Parkhill F & Gillon G (eds.) Motivating Literacy Learners in Today's World. Wellington: New Zealand Council for Educational Research. https://www.nzcer.org.nz/nzcerpress/motivating-literacy-learners-todays-world

Book Chapter

Joining up working: terms, types and tensions

McCartney E (2009) Joining up working: terms, types and tensions. In: Forbes J & Watson C (eds.) Service Integration in Schools: Research and Policy Discourses, Practices and Future Prospects. Rotterdam: Sense publishers, pp. 23-36. https://strathprints.strath.ac.uk/26484/

Article

Cost analysis of direct versus indirect and individual versus group modes of manual-based speech-and-language therapy for primary school-age children with primary language impairment

Dickson K, Marshall M, Boyle J, McCartney E, O'Hare AE & Forbes JF (2009) Cost analysis of direct versus indirect and individual versus group modes of manual-based speech-and-language therapy for primary school-age children with primary language impairment. International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders, 44 (3), pp. 369-381. https://doi.org/10.1080/13682820802137041

Article

Direct versus indirect and individual versus group modes of language therapy for children with primary language impairment: principal outcomes from a randomized controlled trial and economic evaluation

Boyle J, McCartney E, O'Hare AE & Forbes JF (2009) Direct versus indirect and individual versus group modes of language therapy for children with primary language impairment: principal outcomes from a randomized controlled trial and economic evaluation. International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders, 44 (6), pp. 826-846. https://doi.org/10.1080/13682820802371848

Article

The mainstream primary classroom as a language-learning environment for children with severe and persistent language impairment - Implications of recent language intervention research

McCartney E, Ellis S & Boyle J (2009) The mainstream primary classroom as a language-learning environment for children with severe and persistent language impairment - Implications of recent language intervention research. Journal of Research in Special Educational Needs, 9 (2), pp. 80-90. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1471-3802.2009.01120.x

Conference Paper (unpublished)

Predictors of responsivity to language intervention: findings from a RCT

Boyle J, McCartney E, O'Hare AE & Forbes JF (2008) Predictors of responsivity to language intervention: findings from a RCT. 2008 British Psychological Society Developmental Section Annual Conference, Nottingham, 01.09.2008-03.09.2008. https://strathprints.strath.ac.uk/44469/

Presentation / Talk

Researching intervention - how much, by whom and what next?

McCartney E (2008) Researching intervention - how much, by whom and what next?. Current issues and Controversies in Specific Language Impairment, Edinburgh, 27.05.2009-27.05.2009. https://strathprints.strath.ac.uk/26366/

Article

Open dialogue peer review: a response to Tymms, Merrell & Coe

Ellis S & McCartney E (2008) Open dialogue peer review: a response to Tymms, Merrell & Coe. The Psychology of Education Review, 32 (2), pp. 11-12. https://shop.bps.org.uk/publications/publication-by-series/psychology-of-education-review/the-psychology-of-education-review-vol-32-no-2-september-2008.html

Manual / Guide

Language therapy manual

McCartney E (Editor) (2007) Language therapy manual. [Manual]. Glasgow: University of Strathclyde. https://strathprints.strath.ac.uk/32807/

Article

A randomised controlled trial and economic evaluation of direct versus indirect and individual versus group modes of speech and language therapy for children with primary language impairment

Boyle J, McCartney E, Forbes JF & O'Hare AE (2007) A randomised controlled trial and economic evaluation of direct versus indirect and individual versus group modes of speech and language therapy for children with primary language impairment. Health Technology Assessment, 11 (25), pp. i-158. https://doi.org/10.3310/hta11250

Other

Language support model for teachers

McCartney E (2006) Language support model for teachers. [print]. Glasgow: University of Strathclyde. https://strathprints.strath.ac.uk/32808/

Book Chapter

Developmental issues: Speaking and phonological awareness

McCartney E (2006) Developmental issues: Speaking and phonological awareness. In: Lewis M & Ellis S (eds.) Phonics: Practice, Research and Policy. London: Paul Chapman Publishing, pp. 71-82. https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84949543281&doi=10.4135%2f9781446214428.n6&partnerID=40&md5=2607977fbbb903a0cfa561f43d4c0169; https://doi.org/10.4135/9781446214428.n7

Book Chapter

Joining up working

McCartney E (2006) Joining up working. In: Forbes J (ed.) The Research and Policy Discourses of Service Integration, Interprofessional and Interagency Working: EESRC Seminar 1 Proceedings. Research Paper, 14. Glasgow: University of Aberdeen, School of Education, pp. 33-51. https://abdn.pure.elsevier.com/en/publications/the-research-and-policy-discourses-of-service-integration-interpr

Article

Effects of computer-based intervention through acoustically modified speech (Fast ForWord) in severe mixed receptive-expressive language impairment: Outcomes from a randomized controlled trial

Cohen W, Hodson A, O'Hare AE, Boyle J, Durrani T, McCartney E, Mattey M, Naftalin L & Watson J (2005) Effects of computer-based intervention through acoustically modified speech (Fast ForWord) in severe mixed receptive-expressive language impairment: Outcomes from a randomized controlled trial. Journal of Speech, Language and Hearing Research, 48 (3), pp. 715-729. https://doi.org/10.1044/1092-4388%282005/049%29

Article

Becoming a manual occupation? The construction of a therapy manual for use with language impaired children in mainstream primary schools

McCartney E, Boyle J, Bannatyne S, Jessiman E, Campbell C, Kelsey C, Smith J & O'Hare AE (2004) Becoming a manual occupation? The construction of a therapy manual for use with language impaired children in mainstream primary schools. International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders, 39 (1), pp. 135-148. https://doi.org/10.1080/01431160310001603592

Article

60 Years of the Glasgow School of Speech Therapy

McCartney E (1995) 60 Years of the Glasgow School of Speech Therapy. International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders, 30 (S1), pp. 47-47. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1460-6984.1995.tb01639.x

Article

A Speech Teaching Scheme for use by A.T.C. Instructors

McCartney E & Brown BB (1980) A Speech Teaching Scheme for use by A.T.C. Instructors. International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders, 15 (2), pp. 103-113. https://doi.org/10.3109/13682828009011376

Article

Congenital Auditory Imperception ‐ A Follow up Study

Ward S & McCartney E (1978) Congenital Auditory Imperception ‐ A Follow up Study. International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders, 13 (1), pp. 3-16. https://doi.org/10.3109/13682827809011321

Research programmes

Research themes