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Ockey, Gary J.; Papageorgiou, Spiros; French, Robert – International Journal of Listening, 2016
This article reports on a study which aimed to determine the effect of strength of accent on listening comprehension of interactive lectures. Test takers (N = 21,726) listened to an interactive lecture given by one of nine speakers and responded to six comprehension items. The test taker responses were analyzed with the Rasch computer program…
Descriptors: Pronunciation, Listening Comprehension, Lecture Method, Computer Software
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Ogier, John – Assessment and Evaluation in Higher Education, 2005
This study, using student ratings of lecturers, examines the perceived effect of the lecturers ability to communicate effectively. The relationship between the standard question -- "The lecturer was able to communicate ideas and information clearly" -- and the global rating question -- "Overall, the lecturer is an effective teacher" -- was…
Descriptors: Student Attitudes, Oral Language, Pronunciation, Social Sciences