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"You aren't listening to me!"
"You aren't listening to me!"
This is something people have probably said to you. Or you have said to them.
This is something people have probably said to you. Or you have said to them.
When it comes to effective communication, we often focus on how the message is delivered: speak clearly, choose good words, leave out unimportant details, etc.
When it comes to effective communication, we often focus on how the message is delivered: speak clearly, choose good words, leave out unimportant details, etc.
But when you are on the other end, it's just as important to know how to listen properly.
But when you are on the other end, it's just as important to know how to listen properly.
As a student, listening well can make a big difference in your learning.
As a student, listening well can make a big difference in your learning.
Effective listening, however, is something that can benefit all aspects of you life, from work to your personal relationships.
Effective listening, however, is something that can benefit all aspects of you life, from work to your personal relationships.
Here are a few effective ways to improve your listening.
Here are a few effective ways to improve your listening.
Try this listening activity with a partner.
Try this listening activity with a partner.
With a partner, sit back to back so you can't see each other.
Lego Option: Each person has an identical set of lego pieces. One set is assembled and one is not.
Picture Option: One person has a simple picture. The other has a blank piece of paper and a pencil or pen.
Start a timer for 5 minutes.
In the 5 minutes, one partner describes how their lego pieces are assembled (or what their picture looks like).
The other partner tries to assemble their legos in the same way (or draw a picture that matches the other).
After the 5 minutes is up, compare the end products with the original. Discuss what each person found difficult in their role.
Then switch the roles of the partners. Give one a new assembled lego (or picture).
Repeat the describing and assembling part for 5 minutes.
After that 5 minutes, compare the end products and discuss the difficulties that the partners faced.
So what should you NOT do? These webpages give you a lot of information about what keeps people from being "good listeners".
So what should you NOT do? These webpages give you a lot of information about what keeps people from being "good listeners".
...And especially when the conversation is personal, EMPATHY is important.
...And especially when the conversation is personal, EMPATHY is important.
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