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Are You "Wanted" For Poor Listening Habits?, Nanette Johnson-Curiskis
Are You "Wanted" For Poor Listening Habits?, Nanette Johnson-Curiskis
Communication and Theater Association of Minnesota Journal
In order to begin a semester or unit on effective listening with some basic theory and knowledge and to serve as an icebreaker, students are asked to design and share a “Wanted Poster” describing their poor listening habits. The significance of this assignment was guided by the ubiquitous nature of listening. Research verifies listening as the most utilized form of communication.
Effective Listening Project: A Constructivist Activity, Nanette Johnson-Curiskis
Effective Listening Project: A Constructivist Activity, Nanette Johnson-Curiskis
Communication and Theater Association of Minnesota Journal
Constructivist learning allows learners to synthesize and understand new ideas and concepts based on their own current and past knowledge and experiences. This paper describes the constructivist philosophy of learning. The constructivist teaching and learning model is applied to a unit used in an effective listening course or a class with a unit in listening. Students construct a listening campaign demonstrating the importance of effective listening for a target audience.