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The Temporal Dynamics of Deictic Communication
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Todisco, Emanuela; Guijarro-Fuentes, Pedro; Collier, Jacqueline; Coventry, Kenny R. – First Language, 2021
Deixis -- a fundamental part of communication -- involves combinations of speech, gesture and eye-gaze, yet little is known about the temporal dynamics of this coordination. The authors analysed eye-gaze, pointing gestures and verbal productions in 514 deictic episodes during triadic, semi-naturalistic, book-reading sessions performed by Italian…
Descriptors: Communication (Thought Transfer), Speech Communication, Eye Movements, Nonverbal Communication
The Unique Role of Verbal Memory, Vocabulary, Concentration and Self-Efficacy in Children's Listening Comprehension in Upper Elementary Grades
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de Bree, Elise; Zee, Marjolein – First Language, 2021
Listening comprehension is important for daily communication and at school, yet relatively little is known about the variables contributing to listening comprehension, especially in the upper elementary years. The aim of this study was to explore whether vocabulary, verbal memory, but also self-efficacy and self-reported concentration contribute…
Descriptors: Verbal Ability, Listening Comprehension, Vocabulary Skills, Self Efficacy