SUB TASK 1 (Sourcing and presenting information) Mind map 1

Top-down processing
When we hear something, it reminds us of our previous knowledge. Lead us to predict the information we are hearing. This will help us to understand what we hear better. Pre-listening activities are introduced to help student to see what they listen related to what they already know

Hearing vs. Listening

Listening started when we pay attention to what we hear and make effort to interpret them.

Processes involved in Listening

Bottom-up processing
In this process, children listen for meaning. They try to guess the meaning of the unknown or partially heard words form the context. They should be taught to have a whole-to-part focus in their listening.
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Listening is an Listeners active process

Identifies main points and supporting details. Distinguishes fact from opinion. Guesses the meaning of the unfamiliar words.

Listeners attitude, value and interest will affect the way they interpret and respond to what they heard

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Information Listening
Vocabulary Will increase potential for better understanding Concentration Requires discipline, motivation and acceptance of responsibility Memory To recall experiences and information Establishes concerning what you will encounter Allows you to understand what other says

Relationship Listening
Attending Paying attention Focus on the speaker. Supporting (Characteristics of supportive listener) Being careful about what they say and do Expressing confidence in the ability of the other person Being able to give others the time they need to express themselves Empathizing See as the other sees, hear as the other hears, feel as the other feels

Critical Listening Type Of Listenin g

Depends on the listener keeping all three element of the message in the analysis and in perspective: source credibility, logical argument and psychological appeals.

Appreciative Listening
Presentation encompasses many factors: the medium , the setting, the style and personal of the presenter Perception influence all areas of our lives Previous experience will affect our enjoyment of listening to what we listen.

Discriminative Listening
Hearing ability Awareness of sound structure Integration of non verbal cues

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Interpersonal Activities (mock interview and storytelling)

Group Activities (Questioning and sharing opinion)

Modern Methods of Teaching Listening Skills

Audio Segment (Conduct the listening activities from easy to difficult level) Video Segment (Write brief summary and discuss)

Instructional Tips (Navigate the communication anxiety by developing activities)