Listening

Active Listening

A. Hearing 1. Physiological process - eardrum 2. Different volumes B. Listening 1. Psychological process - meanings 2. Transmitting C Charactistics of Listeners 1. Comprehension 2. Internal Perceptual field a. Plans for later b. Psychological concerns, illness, temperature, headaches, bodyaches, etc. c. Biases,prejudices, 3. Passive listening 4. External perceptual field a. Distractions b. Sound quality of room/speaker c. Temperature and air quality D. Listener Responsibilities 1. Analysis of self a. Listening patterns b. Ask yourself questions 2. Analysis of the speaker a. What do they already know? b. Is the speaker prepared? 3. Analysis of the message a. Main idea b. Arrangement of sub-topics c. Support d. Review, relate, anticipate E. Speaker's Responsibilities 1. Preparing the speech a. Prepare well in advance b. Research topic 2. Capturing and holding attention a. Interesting topics b. Be lively c. Humor, suspense, conflict, movement, proximity,familiarity, novelty, and the vital. 3. Delivering the speech. F. Developing listening skills a. Practice critiquing. b. Pay attention c. Use your eyes to help focus your attention.
 * Listening Behavior**

Borrowed from: Mr. Taylor's English Class, Voorhees High School, New Jersey.