![]() ![]() The following strategies are intended to promote active listening, or a type of listening with the goal to “develop a clear understanding of the speaker’s concern and also to clearly communicate the listener’s interest in the speaker’s message” (McNaughton, Hamlin, McCarthy, Head-Reeves, & Schreiner, 2008, p. You may wish to communicate that this is not a good time, and reschedule the discussion. Experiencing physical illness or pain. Feeling physically unwell, or experiencing pain can make it very difficult to listen effectively.Also, there may be figurative “noise” from the external environment, such as distracting or inappropriate decor in a room, or environmental conditions such as the room being too hot or cold. Other noises may be unavoidable – e.g., construction, other people. Some things can be minimized – e.g., turn down the ringer on your phone, and notifications on your phone or computer while meeting with someone. Getting distracted by external “noise”. Audible noise may be extremely distracting.Make a conscious effort not to get lost in your emotional response. Being distracted by strong emotional responses. When you have strong emotional response, acknowledge the emotion and shift your focus back to listening.Focus on what they are saying - the message - rather than the messenger. Criticizing the speaker. Do not be distracted by critical evaluations of the speaker.Try to focus on the relevant information, and the central points that are being conveyed. Experiencing information overload. Too much stimulation or information can make it very difficult to listen with full attention.Focusing on a personal agenda. When we spend our listening time formulating our next response, we cannot be fully attentive to what the speaker is saying.This Teaching Tip explores barriers and strategies for active listening, accurate perception, and effective verbal communication. Some basic skills can help you to be a more effective communicator in the classroom. Student Led Individually Created Courses (SLICCs)Īmit & Meena Chakma Award for Exceptional Teaching by a Student ![]()
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