Method and apparatus for automated training of language learning skills
US7101185B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 27, 2005 |
| Grant date | Sep 5, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 23, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG09B7/00
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A computer program for execution on a computing device is provided to cross-train students in language development skills such as letter-word correspondence, word recognition, vocabulary, and sentence and paragraph comprehension. A set of programs provide an adaptive methodology for training a student in decoding (semantic, syntactic, phonological, and morphological relationships), knowledge of rhymes, synonyms, antonyms, and homophones, spelling, letter-word correspondences, sentence comprehension, grammatical comprehension, working memory, vocabulary, paragraph comprehension, and improved reading comprehension. In each program, students are presented with an animated scene that poses a question, and a set of answers. The set of answers contain a correct response, and a number of incorrect responses or foils. The student advances to more complex levels by satisfying predetermined correct thresholds. Through repetition and intensity, the student's language skills are developed.
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