Importance of Listening
... have to take time to listen. In order to become an effective listener, you have to learn to manage what goes on in your own mind. Also a good listener is not just silent; to be successful, one must respond with verbal or non-verbal hints or suggestions, letting the speaker know you are paying attention. Listening is a precious gift – It builds friendships and careers, in addition helps build relationships, solve problems, ensure understanding and improve accuracy and at school or work, listening means fewer errors and less wasted time. In the classroom, one should have a checklist, for example; • Before Listening 1. Prepare ahead of time—read assigned chapter, re-read notes, etc. 2. Think ahead; anticipate what is going to be said. 3. Avoid distractions—noisy students, open windows, etc 4. Sit where you can hear and see clearly, prefer toward the front of the classroom. • While Listening 1. Listen...