Effective+Listening

**Learning Strategy 1 - Effective Listening**
Listening is different from hearing. Effective listening is an active process and is essential to the learning process. Ask and answer the following questions BEFORE listening > • imaging > • categorizing > • self-questioning > • note-taking > • discovering the organizational plan > • clues from the speaker Adapted from online site through Harding University - Academic Resources
 * Goals**
 * 1) To learn the definition of active listening.
 * 2) To apply active listening strategies to learning.
 * Active listening IS NOT...**
 * 1) the same as hearing
 * 2) hearing what you expect to hear
 * 3) judgmental, critical, guilt-provoking, etc.
 * 4) a way to put the speaker on the defensive
 * Active listening IS...**
 * 1) a conscious activity based on attitude, attention, and adjustment
 * 2) summarizing what the speaker has said
 * 3) nonjudgmental
 * 4) listening with your mind-not your emotions (be open-minded)
 * Effective Listening Strategies**
 * 1) What is the speaker's purpose?
 * 2) What is my purpose for listening?
 * 3) What am I going to do with what I listen to?
 * 4) Will I need to take notes?
 * 5) Which strategies could I use?
 * 1) Which one(s) will I select?
 * Student asks and answers the following questions DURING listening**
 * 1) Is my strategy still working?
 * 2) Am I grouping information?
 * 3) Is the speaker giving me clues about the organization of the message?
 * 4) Is the speaker giving me nonverbal clues (gestures and/or facial expressions)?
 * 5) Are the speaker's voice, pitch, speed, pauses, and repetitions giving me clues?
 * Student asks and answers the following questions AFTER listening**
 * 1) Do I have questions for the speaker?
 * 2) Was any part of the message unclear?
 * 3) Are my notes complete?
 * 4) Did I make a good strategy choice? Why or why not?