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TALK strategy

Active listening

 

Active listening

DESCRIPTION

 

Students should be taught and encouraged to listen carefully and effectively.

  • Look at the person speaking

  • Give them your full attention

  • Do not interrupt

  • Nod (or smile) to show you understand

  • Ask questions (when it is OK to do so) if you do not understand.  This will show that you have been thinking about what you hear.

 

OUTCOMES

 

By encouraging students to assume the traits of good listeners, we can help them to develop this essential skill.

 

 

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