Listening Practice

Now that we have a better understanding of what Listening is, its types, and the process of Listening, we will spend some time practicing the different types of Listening we have covered and connect them to your personal, academic, and professional aspects of life.

1) Appreciative Listening

👂🏿 Listen to the following poem by William Morris. As you listen, try to get into an appreciative mood and enjoy!

Discuss

❓ What audio content do you appreciate the most (share a link below if you can)? do you listen to it regularly? and how does it make you feel?

2) Comprehensive Listening

👂🏿 Watch and listen to the following video about how AI will change the world. As you listen, keep track of the key points.

Discuss

❓ Now, summarize the points of the video using the Padlet below.

3) Empathic Listening

👂🏿 Watch the following video to learn more about empathic listening and critically review the mom’s use of empathic listening with her son.

Discuss

❓ What type of language did the mom use to show empathy as a listener? & How would handle this situation if you were his friend? would you use the same strategies or others?

4) Critical Listening

👂🏿 Watch the following interview between Elon Musk and an AI named Patricia. As you listen to the video, try to critically analyze the arguments both parties are giving.

Discuss

❓ Now, share your own opinion about the topic in the Padlet below. Do you think AI is a threat to humanity, as Musk claims? or is it just a form of technophobia humans have, as the AI claims?

Self-Assessment

❓ Take this quiz to learn more about what type of listener you are. When you are done, share your results in the Padlet below and discuss how you plan on leveraging this skill to achieve your goals.