EFFECTIVE AND ACTIVE LISTENING SKILLS

LEARNING OUTCOMES In this lesson we will learn to use strategies and guide to listen actively. It will help you to develop and practice effective and active listening skills. We will learn to understand the communication process. Ask questions, probe for information, and use paraphrasing techniques.

ACTIVE LISTENING is a communication skill that you can use to improve your ability to understand and comprehend verbal information. This skill will help you to communicate your ideas and knowledge more effectively.

Active listening is the practice of preparing to listen, observing what verbal and non-verbal messages are being sent, and then providing appropriate feedback for the sake of showing attentiveness to the message being presented. This form of listening conveys a mutual understanding between speaker and listener. Being a good communicator involves not only being good at speaking. Listening is an essential part of communication. Listening Skills make you a Good Listener. To develop effective listening skills you must practice active listening. If you want to become an effective listener, you need to have self-discipline and you must regularly practice it. You can surely improve your listening skills.