The results of the analysis of variance and the Newman-Keuls test supported the initial hypothesis that training does significantly influence the ability of blind students to comprehend textbook-like material that is speeded up via the pitch altering method. (Authors)

Concludes that cloze tests as measure of comprehension includes a large component of variance specific to cloze technique and ability to comprehend speeded speech involves ability to be field independent. (MM)

Play experiences provide a great medium for strengthening communication skills in a meaningful and purposeful way. (Author)

Based on a paper delivered at the Canadian Linguistics Association Congress held in Toronto, Canada, June 10-13, 1969. (DS)

Three dimensions in the teaching of listening comprehension are outlined: (1) a theory is presented that takes account of the cognitive processes used (approach); (2) listeners' needs are analyzed and a taxonomy of microskills and objectives for teaching them are proposed (design); and (3) classroom exercises and activities are suggested…

Discusses four aspects of listening comprehension citing supportive research: (1) what is involved in listening comprehension, (2) whether it be taught, (3) how it is related to reading comprehension, and (4) what other factors affect listening comprehension. Provides recommendations for teaching. (HTH)

A reliability coefficient of 0.91 was obtained between pre- and posttest administrations. Internal stability was highest for total score, the subtests measuring form tests and function words, and grammatical categories. Low coefficients were obtained for the subtests of morphological construction and syntactic structure. (Author/DLS)

Presents a variety of approaches to help students develop understanding and positive attitudes toward the complexities of electronic sounds. (Part of a theme issue on aspects of contemporary music.) (Author/SJL)

The article reviews the literature on listening as an effective learning skill for the visually handicapped, and suggests ways of helping visually handicapped students to improve their listening skills. (Author/DLS)

Describes a study of journal-keeping to focus business students' attention on their listening behaviors and the need for improvement. Finds that the journal, combined with content analysis procedures, can be used successfully to identify students' listening behavior problems so that a targeted training regimen can be designed to address those…

Tested first, second, and fourth graders for understanding of private keys, that is, referential utterances used to inform selectively. Examined children's sensitivity to common ground context of utterance and appreciation of audience design and speaker intent. Found gradual development of understanding over age range. (BC)

Discusses the use of the communication media (radio, television, films) in assisting second-language students of Spanish in developing their listening comprehension. (nine references) (GLR)

An approach to increasing intermediate students' listening comprehension of conversational Spanish used video materials taped from real Spanish TV broadcasts. Careful breakdown into comprehensible units, combined with repetition and then student reproduction, improved listening skills in the class more than did conventional methods in control…

Exploration of the role of listening comprehension in facilitating second-language learning includes discussion of the auditory perception of language, listening disadvantages for second-language learners, the need to concentrate on lexical knowledge rather than ear training, minimum word knowledge requirements, and lexical ignorance as a major…