Key research finding: Caregiver responses to multi-syllable babbling speed up infants’ ability to form vocal sequences, similar to patterns observed in zebra finches. Why it matters: Social feedback ...

Shared learning pathway: Human infants and zebra finches both improve vocal skills faster when caregivers respond to complex sequences. Caregiver impact: Responsive feedback to multi-syllable babbling ...

We utilised a two-arm (intervention vs. active control) randomised intervention design. The study was conducted in a kindergarten setting where the intervention was delivered by teachers. All local ...