It is important for you to be a good listener in class. Much of what you will have to learn will be presented verbally by your teachers. Just hearing what your teachers say is not the same as listening to what they say. Listening is a cognitive act that requires you to pay attention and think about and mentally process what you hear.
Here are some things you should do to be a good listener in class.
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Be Ready to Listen When You Come to Class.
Make sure you complete all assigned work and readings. Review your notes from previous class sessions. Think about what you know about the topic that will be covered in class that day. |
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Resist distractions by sitting in front of the room away from disruptive classmates and by focusing on the instructor through active listening and note taking. |
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Be Attentive.
Focus on what your teacher is saying. Try not to daydream and let your mind wander to other things. It helps to sit in the front and center of the class, and to maintain eye contact with your teacher. |
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Listen with a Purpose.
Identify what you expect and hope to learn from the class session. Listen for these things as your teacher talks. |
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Listen with an Open Mind.
Be receptive to what your teacher says. It is good to question what is said as long as you remain open to points of view other than your own. |
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Ask Questions to Clarify Doubts. |
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Engage the teacher and class in dialogue. |
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Sit Comfortably.
Don't sit frozen in one position. Shifting on occasion will help keep the blood circulating, send more oxygen to your brain, and help you remain alert. |
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Triumph Over the Environment.
The classroom may be too noisy, too hot, too cold, too bright, or too dark. Don't give in to these inconveniences. Stay focused. |
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