Discusses selected aspects of understanding spoken foreign language within the parameters of a suggested model of listening comprehension. Suggests some educational strategies in accordance with the proposed model and indicates some of the ways in which computer-assisted learning might help to develop listening comprehension. (EKN)

The Auditory Comprehension Test for Sentences which examines length, vocabulary, and syntax at three levels of difficulty, was administered to 180 normal children aged 7-12 years. Preliminary standardization data indicated that the ACTS is a viable tool for assessing auditory comprehension skills of school-age children. (Author/CL)

A study determined the effectiveness of background classical music on listening comprehension. Nine special education students were read 10 different stories while music was either playing or not. They were asked the same four story element questions after each story. Results showed no significant differences between the two types of listening…

This report focuses on the implementation of strategies to improve student listening skills. The targeted population consisted of primary elementary students located in the suburbs of a large Midwestern city. The lack of students' listening abilities was documented through the use of journals, surveys, checklists, and anecdotal records. Analysis…

Despite the fact that the culture seems to prize a "good listener," which is a compliment used in everything from a grade school report card to a description of an ideal marriage partner, listening actually is a less privileged interpretive trope than speaking, writing, or seeing. This paper, citing essays by Krista Ratcliffe and Nikki…

This report describes strategies utilized to improve listening skills. The targeted population consisted of elementary students in grades one, two and three in two neighboring Midwestern states. Poor listening skills were documented by parent and student surveys, teacher observation and observation checklists. Review of the literature indicated…

Evaluated the language competencies of emotionally disturbed and normal preschool children through a structured listening task requiring linguistic organization essential in receptive speech. (DP)

Research indicates that small children do not produce listener responses (head nods and brief vocalization) as frequently as adolescents and adults. (DS)

Research supported by a National Science Foundation grant to the University of Texas at Austin. (RS)

Points out certain practices in second language teaching such as choral response which tend to encourage pronunciation errors. (DS)