1. How to Listen Study Skills 2 nd period Mrs. Sheppard

2. “In one ear, and out the other” The expression above is used to describe what happens to information when someone hears it, but is not really listening. That is because hearing and listening are different.

3. What’s the difference? Hearing  In hearing, sound goes into the ears, but the brain is not paying attention. Listening  In listening, the information is received by the ears and the brain. The listener has a good chance of remembering the information.

4. On a piece of paper, answer the question below. List some advantages of listening well in and out of school.  1.  2.  3.  4.  5.

5. Now answer the following question on your paper. List some consequences of poor listening.  1.  2.  3.  4.  5.

6. List some jobs where accurate listening is essential. What could happen in each of these professions if the person does not listen carefully?  1.  2.  3.  4.  5.

7. Summary In this power point, You have learned: 1. the difference between hearing and listening. 2. discovered how important it is to be a good listener. 3. techniques to help you prepare to listen, listen actively and review what you learned. Your new listening skills will help you become a better student!