Use bridges such as “and, uh-huh, so” to show that you are listening, and you’d like to hear more.
Listen to understand full#
Be quiet, give them your full attention and listen to understand (don’t think about what you will say next or second guess what they will say next).Having students set goals for the next discussion is a great way to help them become more mature and responsible listeners.Active listening can be quite a tricky skill to master and whilst it comes naturally to some people it doesn’t necessarily to others so I thought I’d share some hints and tips on how you can practice and learn. You can also help students develop their listening skills by leading a reflection on how the group did with concrete behaviors like taking turns speaking, responding readily to others’ comments, and recalling answers that were offered. To encourage listening, regularly ask students after discussion to share answers they heard that they hadn’t thought of themselves. They’ll also be more likely to relax and more willing to think aloud about ideas they aren’t sure about. If you model ease with occasional pauses, students may surprise you with the quality of their responses. Give students time to think after asking a challenging question. Silence is often construed as a problem, rather than a natural part of the thinking process. Teachers often allow only a second or two of silence after asking a question before making a comment or asking another question. Instead of paraphrasing students’ comments, require them to listen to one another. Frequently ask students to respond to each other’s comments by using follow-up questions like What do you think of Stephen’s idea? or Do you agree or disagree with what Kamika just said? If the student you call on can’t remember the previous comment, have the first student restate their answer, and then ask the student you called on for their response. Don’t just say that listening is important show it through your actions as a facilitator. Ask follow-up questions that pick up on students’ own words (e.g., What makes you see this character as “generous”? or Would you say more about why this part of the story “startled” you? Slow down discussion if you’re having trouble keeping up with what is being said, and ask students to repeat answers for clarity. If you demonstrate careful listening, your example will have a powerful influence on students’ behaviors. It’s a teaching truism that students learn more from what you do than from what you say. Many teachers post guidelines in the classroom and refer to them as necessary. Groups of all ages benefit from reminders to avoid interrupting someone who is speaking. For younger students, a mini-lesson on good listening behaviors (e.g., looking at the speaker, not engaging in distracting actions, focusing on what is being said) may be helpful. Establishing ground rules for speaking and listening lets everyone know how and when to participate in the conversation. We know that listening can be taught, and the five strategies below are our leading tips for helping students of any age become better listeners.
Listen to understand how to#
In this environment, classroom modeling of how to listen and respond to others is increasingly important.Īt the Great Books Foundation, we’ve been facilitating in-depth, collaborative discussions for almost 75 years.
In this era of sound bites and hot takes, everyone seems to be talking––but who is listening? As a consequence, many students are growing up without experiencing authentic conversations.
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