Listen Wise: Teach Students to be Better Listeners

Listen Wise: Teach Students to Be Better Listeners

by Robin Wilkinson

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In today's fast-paced world, it's more important than ever to be able to listen effectively. Unfortunately, many students struggle with this essential skill. As a teacher, you can help your students become better listeners by using the following strategies:

1. Set clear expectations

Before you begin teaching your students about listening skills, it's important to set clear expectations. Let your students know what you expect from them when they are listening to you or to their peers. For example, you might expect them to make eye contact, sit up straight, and avoid fidgeting.

2. Model good listening skills

Children learn by watching the adults in their lives. So, if you want your students to be good listeners, you need to be a good listener yourself. When you are talking to your students, make sure to give them your full attention. Look them in the eye, nod your head, and ask clarifying questions. You can also model good listening skills when you are talking to other adults, such as colleagues or parents.

3. Provide opportunities for practice

The best way to learn how to listen is to practice. Provide your students with plenty of opportunities to practice listening to different types of texts, such as stories, informational texts, and lectures. You can also have students practice listening to each other in pairs or small groups.

4. Give feedback

Once your students have had some practice listening, it's important to give them feedback on their progress. Let them know what they are ng well and what they can improve on. You can give feedback verbally, in writing, or through self-assessment.

5. Be patient

Learning how to listen effectively takes time and practice. Be patient with your students and don't get discouraged if they don't show progress right away. Keep providing them with opportunities to practice and give them positive feedback for their efforts.

By following these strategies, you can help your students become better listeners. This will not only benefit them in the classroom, but it will also help them succeed in their personal lives and careers.

Additional resources

Here are some additional resources that you can use to teach your students about listening skills:

• 5 Ways to Teach Students to Be Better Listeners
• 5 Essential Listening Strategies
• 5th Grade Listening Comprehension

Listen Wise: Teach Students to Be Better Listeners

by Robin Wilkinson

4.9 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	4367 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	230 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

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