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What does the process view of listening change about the role of the listener?
What does the process view of listening change about the role of the listener?
- Listeners now only receive and process information passively.
- Listeners are considered active participants in communication. (correct)
- Listeners are not responsible for their learning process.
- Listeners focus solely on verbal content.
How do students improve their listening in a second language according to the content?
How do students improve their listening in a second language according to the content?
- By avoiding interactions with classmates.
- By passively ingesting language materials.
- By actively attending to their listening needs. (correct)
- By solely relying on teacher instruction.
What is a key element that learners are encouraged to develop control over?
What is a key element that learners are encouraged to develop control over?
- Their ability to memorize vocabulary.
- Their writing skills.
- Their listening process. (correct)
- Their reading speed.
What social dimension is essential in the act of active listening?
What social dimension is essential in the act of active listening?
What is the purpose of integrating isolated skills training with general comprehension work in listening?
What is the purpose of integrating isolated skills training with general comprehension work in listening?
In the instructional approach described, what is a limitation of traditional listening materials?
In the instructional approach described, what is a limitation of traditional listening materials?
What skill do students utilize when they switch between bottom-up and top-down processing?
What skill do students utilize when they switch between bottom-up and top-down processing?
Which type of strategy involves asking oneself about the understanding of the main idea during the listening process?
Which type of strategy involves asking oneself about the understanding of the main idea during the listening process?
What role do students have when they discuss strategies and their effectiveness?
What role do students have when they discuss strategies and their effectiveness?
Taking notes while listening is an example of which type of listening strategy?
Taking notes while listening is an example of which type of listening strategy?
Which category of strategies includes communicating with others to develop self-confidence?
Which category of strategies includes communicating with others to develop self-confidence?
What should students do to approximate real-life listening experiences?
What should students do to approximate real-life listening experiences?
What do researchers generally agree on regarding listening strategies?
What do researchers generally agree on regarding listening strategies?
Which of the following is NOT a component of listening strategies mentioned?
Which of the following is NOT a component of listening strategies mentioned?
What is an example of a cognitive strategy in listening?
What is an example of a cognitive strategy in listening?
What is a main goal of using listening strategies according to the content?
What is a main goal of using listening strategies according to the content?
Why is it unrealistic for teachers to match every student's interest in class?
Why is it unrealistic for teachers to match every student's interest in class?
What is one of the key benefits of teacher talk in the classroom?
What is one of the key benefits of teacher talk in the classroom?
What should listening texts primarily represent for students?
What should listening texts primarily represent for students?
Which factor is NOT mentioned as important for material selection in teaching listening?
Which factor is NOT mentioned as important for material selection in teaching listening?
How can teacher responses be structured to encourage listening skills?
How can teacher responses be structured to encourage listening skills?
What role does variety play in selecting materials for listening activities?
What role does variety play in selecting materials for listening activities?
Which of the following is considered a natural source of aural input in the classroom?
Which of the following is considered a natural source of aural input in the classroom?
How should listening material be adjusted for varying student levels?
How should listening material be adjusted for varying student levels?
What is the primary focus of intensive listening?
What is the primary focus of intensive listening?
Which activity is NOT an example of intensive listening?
Which activity is NOT an example of intensive listening?
What task is primarily associated with selective listening?
What task is primarily associated with selective listening?
What is the nature of interactive listening?
What is the nature of interactive listening?
Which of the following best describes selective listening?
Which of the following best describes selective listening?
Which skill does NOT benefit from intensive listening exercises?
Which skill does NOT benefit from intensive listening exercises?
What is a primary activity associated with interactive listening?
What is a primary activity associated with interactive listening?
What is an objective of practicing intensive listening?
What is an objective of practicing intensive listening?
What is the primary function of schemata in listening?
What is the primary function of schemata in listening?
What does bottom-up processing primarily involve?
What does bottom-up processing primarily involve?
How do top-down and bottom-up processing work together?
How do top-down and bottom-up processing work together?
Why do people have different schemas for the same words?
Why do people have different schemas for the same words?
What guided the author’s understanding of the phrase involving 'NE PAS DERANGER'?
What guided the author’s understanding of the phrase involving 'NE PAS DERANGER'?
What influences the choice between top-down and bottom-up processing?
What influences the choice between top-down and bottom-up processing?
What is an example of a schema for the word 'parade' for people from the Soviet Union?
What is an example of a schema for the word 'parade' for people from the Soviet Union?
What is not typically associated with bottom-up processing?
What is not typically associated with bottom-up processing?
Study Notes
Schema Theory in Listening
- Listeners use schemata, mental representations of knowledge, to understand information.
- Schemata are shaped by experiences and help listeners predict what they might hear next.
- Understanding schema theory can be helpful in teaching listening by providing context and background knowledge.
Bottom-Up and Top-Down Processing
- Bottom-up processing focuses on decoding individual elements of the message (sounds, words, grammar).
- Top-down processing uses existing knowledge and expectations to guide comprehension.
- Both processes work together, depending on the type of text and listener's background knowledge.
Listening Strategies
- Listening strategies are deliberate actions listeners take to achieve a specific purpose.
- Cognitive strategies involve organizing listening for comprehension and learning (e.g., predicting, guessing).
- Metacognitive strategies involve reflection and monitoring the listening process (e.g., checking understanding).
- Socio-affective strategies involve social interaction and building confidence during listening (e.g., group work, seeking practice).
The Role of Students in Active Listening
- Students should take responsibility for their own listening development.
- Active listening involves engaging with the text, using schemata, and employing strategies.
- Learners can discuss their listening experiences and strategies with peers to improve performance.
Social Dimension of Listening
- Real-life listening involves social cues and interaction with the speaker.
- Group and pair activities allow students to practice understanding, asking questions, and responding appropriately during listening.
Listening Material Selection
- Material should be authentic, relevant, and appropriate in difficulty for the student population.
- Teachers should consider genre, register, and required response type when choosing listening texts.
Importance of Teacher Talk
- Teacher talk provides natural opportunities for listening practice.
- Teachers can adjust the difficulty of their speech by paraphrasing, repeating, and using nonverbal cues.
Student Talk as Input
- Student talk in class activities provides natural aural input.
Intensive Listening
- Intensive listening focuses on analyzing specific linguistic elements (words, grammar, sounds).
- Activities include transcription, dictation, cloze exercises, dictogloss, and error correction.
Selective Listening
- Selective listening involves concentrating on specific details to extract information.
- Activities include following directions, taking notes, answering specific questions.
Interactive Listening
- Interactive listening requires alternating between listening and speaking.
- Activities involve negotiating meaning, confirming understanding, and responding appropriately.
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Explore the principles of schema theory and its application in listening comprehension. This quiz covers bottom-up and top-down processing, along with effective listening strategies that enhance understanding. Perfect for educators and learners seeking to improve listening skills.
