DEVELOPING ACTIVE LISTENING SKILLS TO ENCOURAGE STUDENTS TO TALK & LEARN

In most classrooms, the 'teacher talks, students listen' mode of teaching prevails. However, research shows that students regard teachers who listen actively as more effective educators. Active listening also develops positive relationships and supports successful teaching and learning. Class teachers who use active listening skills foster closer teacher-student relationships.

Learning objectives:

• identify active listening skills
• analyse active listening skills
• roleplay active listening skills