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naming. C10 had some difficulties categorising pictures (67% correct) and words
(80% correct). C10 was unable to narrate the Cinderella story either in spoken
or in written form. Despite evidence of comprehension difficulties it was evident
that C10 understood all instructions especially when given examples. It was
predicted that C10 would find it difficult to demonstrate the learning of new
vocabulary in any format due to her severe language impairment.
5.15.1.4 Rehearsal and consolidation of learning
Similar to C9, C10 required guidance in organising her independent learning
time. She listened to the audio recording and practised some of the assessment
tasks. This was required for each of the four training sessions and although C10
was offered the full 30 minutes for each session she chose to utilise 46% of the
allotted independent learning time.
5.15.2 Demonstration of learning the new vocabulary
C10’s performance on each assessment task is presented in Table 5.29 below
with a summary of her ability to learn the new vocabulary for immediate recall
assessments.
5.15.2.1 Immediate recall
C10 was unable to recall any of the new words either in spoken or written form.
She was also unable to recognise the words in listening or reading recognition
tasks, only responding to already familiar creatures. C10 selected the correct
number of syllables for three creatures and accurately completed the written
syllables for four words. C10 matched nine new words with the correct picture
(listening) and eight when reading the new words. C10 did not wish to take part
in the delayed recall assessment phase of the investigation.
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