Hearing and Active Listening Concepts

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What is the primary task during the understanding stage of listening?

Assigning meaning to words and utterances (correct)

Providing feedback to the speaker

Memorizing the content heard

Evaluating the information for its truthfulness

How much information do students typically remember from what they hear?

20% (correct)

50%

10%

75%

What characterizes the evaluating stage of listening?

Listening only to selected information (correct)

Providing immediate feedback

Applying the remembered information

Summarizing the content heard

Which process involves assembling understanding one step at a time using basic linguistic elements?

Bottom-up processing Signup and view all the answers

In top-down processing, what do learners primarily rely on?

Their background knowledge and schemata Signup and view all the answers

What is the final stage of the listening process?

Responding Signup and view all the answers

According to the information presented, which stage allows listeners to apply previously learned concepts?

Understanding Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a focus of bottom-up listening processing?

Understanding the overall context Signup and view all the answers

What is identified as the most common distraction when listening?

Noise Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is considered a basic skill in English Language Teaching?

Listening Signup and view all the answers

What is the first stage of the listening process according to the content?

Receiving Signup and view all the answers

What is a barrier to active listening that involves preconceived notions?

Receiver biases Signup and view all the answers

What is essential for promoting active listening according to the content?

Respect Signup and view all the answers

How long can students maintain focused attention during activities?

A short constant time Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes receiver apprehension?

Fear of misunderstanding a message Signup and view all the answers

Listening exercises in the classroom mainly provide which of the following?

Input for the learner Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes listening from hearing?

Listening is purposeful and focused. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of active listening?

Ignoring the speaker's content. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of listening in communication?

It helps in language acquisition and understanding. Signup and view all the answers

How can one identify passive listening in a communication setting?

The listener shows no response to the speaker. Signup and view all the answers

Which phrase best describes hearing?

An automatic brain response to sound. Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a verbal utterance indicating active listening?

Saying 'uh-huh' or 'ok'. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is true regarding listening skills?

Effective listening can be improved with practice and interest. Signup and view all the answers

What role does non-verbal communication play in active listening?

It complements verbal responses to show understanding. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Hearing and Listening

Hearing is a passive brain response to sound, while listening is a purposeful and focused activity to understand meaning.
Listening is an integral part of communication.

Active Listening

Active listening is characterized by verbal utterances like "ok", "uh-huh", or "oh", and non-verbal gestures like nodding, pressing the emoticon buttons in Zoom, and providing feedback to the speaker.
Passive Listening is a one-way communication where the receiver does not respond or give feedback.

Importance of Active Listening

Active listening is essential for education, information acquisition, understanding the world and human affairs, ideals, and sense of values.
In ELT classrooms, active listening provides input for learners, allows for interaction, and helps teachers draw attention to new forms.

Barriers to Active Listening

Noise: distractions which inhibit listening
Attention Span: learners can only maintain focus for a limited time; lectures should be short, engaging, and interesting.
Receiver Biases: can hinder receiving new information and viewpoints; it's important to withhold judgment and remain open-minded.
Listening Apprehension: fear of misunderstanding the message, processing information incorrectly, or failing to comprehend.

Ethical Listening

Respect is crucial for active listening, acknowledging the speaker and their perspective, regardless of agreement.

Stages of Listening

Receiving: Hearing and attending to the message.
Understanding: Assigning meaning to words and utterances within the context.
Remembering: Retaining at least 20% of what is heard; memory can be enhanced by processing information meaningfully and associating it with personal relevance.
Evaluating: Reviewing the information, determining its veracity, and comparing it to existing knowledge and experiences.
Responding: Giving feedback, an essential element of communication.

The Process of Listening

Top-Down and Bottom-Up Processing:*
- Bottom-Up Processing: starts with linguistic elements (sounds, word meanings, discourse markers) to assemble understanding.
- Top-Down Processing: utilizes background knowledge, schemata, and previous experiences to comprehend meaning.

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Description

This quiz explores the key concepts of hearing and listening, emphasizing the differences between passive and active listening. It covers the importance of active listening in communication, education, and its impact on interactions in the classroom. Understand the barriers that affect effective listening skills.