Systems and methods for learning using contextual feedback
a learning system and contextual feedback technology, applied in the field of educational enhancement software and systems, can solve the problems of difficult and expensive study such as that undertaken by hart and risley, laborious coding of text using human observers and transcribers, and high cost of audio recording transcription, so as to support the vocabulary and language development of children and improve cognitive function. the effect of functioning
Inactive Publication Date: 2014-08-21
LENA FOUNDATION
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Facilitates rapid vocabulary and language development, improves cognitive functioning, and enables early detection of impaired speech by offering real-time, context-specific feedback in non-classroom settings, such as homes and childcare centers.
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However, the current process of collecting this information requires human observers which is obtrusive and influences behavior.
It additionally requires transcription of audio recordings which is expensive and time consuming.
The type of study such as undertaken by Hart and Risley is difficult and expensive to perform because the process of first recording, then converting speech to text and coding text using human observers and transcribers is very laborious.
At best, these situations fail to take advantage of an available learning opportunity by integrating vocabulary education with other topics.
At worst, these situations may actually undermine the language arts learning that was presented directly in other courses.
While potentially effective in the short term, these types of activities do not occur in “real world” contexts, and so this type of education is rarely repeated or reinforced outside of the classroom.
However, these game-type approaches generally create an artificial context for vocabulary training, and so do not take advantage of the large amount of language learning that can occur in the context of day-to-day activities.
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[0025]The present invention is illustrated and described in terms of an educational support system specifically adapted to support vocabulary and language improvement in children by enabling parents, teachers, and other adults who work with the children to be more aware of the listening environment around the children. Another purpose is to provide a means to easily measure the level of a child's language, vocabulary, and cognitive functioning in a naturalistic setting. It is contemplated that the present invention may be adapted to support learning of various subject matter including mathematics, science, social sciences, and other language arts skills. Various fields of endeavor often have a domain-specific vocabulary or “academic vocabulary” that is unique to that field of endeavor. Learning that vocabulary is often a precursor to success in that field. The techniques of the present invention are adapted to monitor, analyze and report on vocabulary usage (e.g., words used and fre...
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A method of supporting vocabulary and language learning by positioning at least one microphone so as to capture speech in the listening environment of a learner. The microphone is monitored to develop a speech signal. The speech signal is analyzed to determine at least one characteristic of the speech or vocalization, wherein the characteristic indicates a qualitative or quantitative feature of the speech. The determined characteristic is compared to a preselected standard or such characteristic is tracked to show growth over time and the comparison or growth is reported to the person associated with the speech signal or person who potentially can affect the language environment of the learner.
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[0001]The present application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60 / 522,340 filed on Sep. 16, 2004 which is incorporated herein by reference.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]The present invention relates, in general, to education enhancement software and systems, and, more particularly, to software systems and methods to monitor speech to enhance the development of vocabulary and language ability.RELEVANT BACKGROUND[0003]Language distinguishes humans from all other animals and is strongly related to intelligence. Improving language ability typically results in a higher intelligent quotient (IQ) as well as improved literacy and academic skills. A child's language ability and vocabulary at age three is a strong predictor of both intelligence and test scores in reading and math at age ten and beyond.[0004]Children begin to acquire language at birth. The early years (i.e., birth to age four) are critical for language development. Though humans learn vocabulary...
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IPC IPC(8): G09B5/04G10L15/00G10L25/60G10L25/63G10L25/78
CPCG09B5/04G09B5/00G10L17/26
InventorPAUL, TERRANCE D.
OwnerLENA FOUNDATION