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ABSTRACT Background All communication involves the expression and the reception of information, both of which are considered by speech and language therapists (SLTs) when assessing and planning intervention for language difficulties. Comprehension, or understanding, has to be inferred, whereas expressive behaviours are directly observable.
K. Bunning +4 more
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Background noise and room acoustics may impede social interactions by interfering with oral communication and other cognitive processes. Accordingly, recent research in school environments has showed that social relationships with peers and teachers are ...
Roger Persson +4 more
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Abstract This study explores ways in which multilingual English listeners react to and rate three varieties of Asian English in three presentational modes: audio only, audiovisual and audiovisual with a face mask. Using a speech intelligibility framework, the study examines the extent to which presentational mode affects intelligibility and listener ...
Jette G. Hansen Edwards, Mary L. Zampini
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SMART Teaching in New and Old Classrooms
The University of Westminster is undertaking a major classroom refurbishment program that is linked to a new approach to staff development in mobile learning. Feedback obtained from academic staff and students previously highlighted how classrooms should
Gunter Saunders +2 more
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Abstract The starting point of our analysis is to interrogate the proposal that the move towards innovative learning environments (ILEs), understood as change to both design and practice in schools, represents an important global trend, considering if or how ILEs map onto transnational reforms.
Pamela Woolner, Paula Cardellino
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Prototyping eco-insulated panels for facade retrofits in public schools in Chile [PDF]
In a context of climate change mitigation, improving the performance of existing buildings is essential, as the adverse effects range from the planet's health to people's well-being.
Martínez-Arias Andrea +5 more
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Abstract Open and flexible learning spaces challenge the traditional use of classroom spaces and interaction practices. To date, little research has been conducted on how teachers and students move in their learning spaces and organize and use them for teaching and learning.
Kreeta Niemi
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The Impact of HVAC Systems on Speech Intelligibility in University Classrooms
Good speech intelligibility in university classrooms is crucial to the learning process, ensuring that students can clearly hear all conversations taking place in the classroom.
Akın OKTAV +3 more
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The ILESE project: Building an evidentiary database about students' use of learning environments
Abstract This paper presents the progress of a unique study of significant scope. The industry‐funded innovative Learning Environments and Student Experience (ILESE) study asked two questions: In what ways has more than two decades of learning spaces research culminated in readily used evidence that meets the needs of those involved in providing ...
W. Imms +5 more
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Noise levels exceeding WHO recommendations of 35–40 dBA in classrooms disrupt teaching and learning. Internal and external noise sources, such as traffic and adjacent classrooms, are prevalent in school environments. This summary discusses about enhancing classroom acoustics for better learning.
E Mahiban Ross, D Beula Jeba Malar
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