Improving Listening Skills: Techniques and Benefits
Task:
Your initial post should be supported by your course materials and/or other appropriate resources. This initial post and your additional responses to classmates should occur over multiple days throughout the unit week.
Refer to your Discussion Rubric for specific grading criteria. Listening Listening is a skill and the more you practice it, the better you become. By understanding your own listening style and your motivations for listening, you also have a chance to overcome barriers that might keep you from using active listening.
Before completing your discussion, please ensure that you have watched the "Improve Your Listening Skills with Active Listening" video. For this discussion, please respond to the following: Think about how you listen to others. What is your listening style?
How does your listening style change based on the situation? How can you improve listening during each stage of the listening process? Of the tips discussed in the video, explain two techniques you can utilize to be a better listener in the future.
You will have a Journal that asks you to address the content for the unit. Your reflection and writing will help with your understanding of the content covered.
Please respond to the following: What are some memory tips that you can use to improve your listening skills? What benefits does listening offer in your everyday life? Explain why the listening process is easier when you understand the basic stages of listening.