If you don’t properly listen to a friend, what will occur?
You might misunderstand them or frustrate them.
Most people think that listening is easy. T/F
TRUE
Most people have strong listening skills. T/F
FALSE
Students often confuse _____________ with listening.
Hearing
An active listener will also pay attention to the speaker’s ___________________and ___________________.
Body language and tone of voice.
What can easily happen while the other person is talking?
We think about what we want to say next instead of listening actively .
What should you be doing to actively listen to someone?
Make eye contact, watch their body language, and listen to their tone of voice.
If you are not clear on what was said, what should you do?
Ask the speaker to please clarify the message.
Kasha is drawing a picture as the teacher is giving directions. Active or passive listening?
Passive
Dan prepares himself for the lecture and sits up straight in his seat. Active or passive listening?
Active
Anne has no interest in the topic and tells herself she does not care. Active or passive listening?
Passive
As the teacher is talking, Shelly slouches in her seat. Active or passive Listening?
Passive
Susan did not understand the directions, but she is afraid to ask questions. Active or passive listening?
Passive
Julian tracks the teacher and watches his body language. Active or passive listening ?
Active
Calvin asked the teacher to please clarify the directions to the project. Active or Passive Listening?
Active
As the Teacher is giving him directions, Gabriel focuses on looking into the hallway at students passing by. Active or Passive Listening?
Passive
