Ch. 14 Hey, Are You Listening?

The difference between hearing and listening is:

• Hearing is an active process, while listening is passive.

• Hearing is passive, while listening is an active process.

• Hearing and listening are the same.

• Hearing requires effort, while listening does not.

To hear means:​ (a)   To listen means:​ (b)  

• to perceive or apprehend by the ear.
• to hear something with thoughtful attention.

Which is NOT one benefit of active listening?

• Focuses all attention on speaker

• Becomes easily distracted

• Actively avoids distractions

• Checks for understanding

Which is NOT a benefit of active listening?

• Decreases listening skills

• Improve comprehension

• Increases retention of information

• Prevents from misunderstanding content

Put the 5 steps to Active Listening in order:

• make connections

• Listen for ideas

• Make eye contact

• Decide to listen

• Value visuals

Match each step of active listening with its meaning:

• Tells the teacher you are listening

• 1. Decide to listen

• Connect to prior knowledge

• Make eye contact

• Eyes support ears; ears support eyes

• Make connections

• Make conscious decision to listen

• Value visuals

• Focus on the main points

• Listen for ideas

Which prevents students from actively listening in the classroom? (pick 3)

• Lack self-control

• Gets side-tracked

• Something about messenger that bothers them

• Continue to monitor their lisenting skills

When you are listening to someone talk, what should you do to show you are paying attention?

• Look around the room

• Play with something in your hands

• Nod your head and make eye contact

• Interrupt to share your story

Tags

DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Match:

• passive

• Listening is

• focusing on all their attention

• Active listening is

• active

• Hearing is

What is the main reason why you have difficulty paying attention in class?

• Texting my friends

• Social media

• Tired/sleepy

• Hungry