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Agenda Morning Teacher / Student Engagement Topics • Listening • Qualities of Good Teachers • Learning Styles After Lunch • Motivation and Goal Setting
Objectives of Module:To understand our personal listening habits.Mechanics of listening.How Student’s Listen & Engage in Class
True or False? • I like to multi-task and do other things when people are talking to me. • True • False • I often interrupt those speaking to me. I finish their sentences or change the topic. • True • False
True or False? • I listen with more importance only to particular people. • True • False • In e-mails, I avoid answering questions or I do not answer all the questions. • True • False
True or False? • I jump to conclusions, and make assumptions and judgments. • True • False • When I do not understand, I pretend to understand. I do not ask for clarification. • True • False
True or False? • People say that I talk too much. • True • False • I accept phone calls, reply to e-mails or text messages during my meetings. • True • False
True or False? • I understand my colleague’s body and non-verbal language. • True • False • I am able to paraphrase (summarize another person’s message in my own words). • True • False
Listening vs. Hearing? Are they one in the same?
A Definition of Listening “Process that consists of hearing, attending, understanding, responding, and remembering an aural message.” Chart: c1993, Looking Out, Looking In
Steps of Listening • Hearing • Interpreting / Attending • Evaluating / Understanding • Responding Remembering*
Listening Statistics How much of our communication is comprised of listening? Take a wild guess! Chart: c1993, Looking Out, Looking In
Listening is comprised of more than just words! Body Language: Facial Expressions & Gestures Non-Verbal: Sounds, accents, word choices Feelings and thoughts behind the words …..and there are two more things to think about!
Why is good listening important at work? • To fix misunderstandings • To avoid mistakes • To solve conflict
Why is good listening important with students? • Let’s answer this with some interactive group activities.
Importance of Listening to Students for Optimal Student EngagementGroup Activity & Discussion
True or False? • It is hard for students to listen to all teachers with the same attention and dedication. • True • False Why do you think so? Share some stories.
True or False? • When teachers use different methods of teaching (lecture, video, hands-on, group activities, etc.) it’s easier for different students to listen and pay attention longer. • True • False Why do you think so? Share some stories or personal experiences.
True or False? • I think students hear what teachers say, and even take notes, but do not understand it. • True • False Why do you think so? Is understanding an important element of listening? Why or why not? Share some stories or personal experiences.
True or False? • When the teacher talks too much, it’s hard for students to pay attention (listen). • True • False Why do you think so? Share some stories or personal experiences.
True or False? • The teacher may leave the class during the lecture without finishing it. • True • False How does this impact a student’s attention span or ability to listen to the lecture? Share some stories or personal experiences.
True or False? • Students listen better to teachers who set rules for the classroom. • True • False Why do you think so? Share some stories or personal experiences.
True or False? • Students learn from listening to the teacher, but also from listening to each other during group discussions and group work. • True • False Why do you think so? Share some stories or personal experiences.
Talking About Listening Assessments • What makes me a good listener? • How can I improve my listening skills? • How can I listen better to students to engage them better in class?
Objectives of Module:Identify and adapting qualities of good teachers.
Learning Style Self-Assessment • Type in answers here….
The Three Learning Styles • Visual • Auditory • Kinesthetic