Intervention Points and Task Types
CONCEPT Probably the single most important action you can plan as a teacher of listening is the intervention points (aka
Variables in Teaching Listening
Concept: There are a large number of variables in teaching listening. The goal of the language teacher is not to memorize
Input Sources
CONCEPT: One broad definition of listening is: Constructing meaning through conscious attention to a source. The source doesn’t actually have to come
Real-time listening processes
CONCEPT: When teaching listening, it is helpful to understand the basic “real time” nature of perception and processing. It is a continuous
Defining listening
CONCEPT: Listening is known to be a complex process and as such can be defined in numerous ways, depending on
The Capture-Create Note-taking Technique
CONCEPT 0. The C-C note-taking technique Note-taking can be a useful comprehension-building and memory-building technique, if it’s done “consciously”, or it can
The Experiential Listening Space
CONCEPT The Experiential Listening Space Practical Considerations: THE STUDENT EXPERIENCE It is helpful to view the experiential listening space from the perspective
Holistic Approaches to Language Teaching
Holistic Approaches to Language Teaching Holistic approaches to teaching communication Michael Rost University of California, Berkeley Holistic approaches to language
The development of objective listening skills
[JS1] Since the addition of listening sections in major standardized language tests in the 1980s, researchers have been trying to
Intervention points for teaching listening
In my experience with learners, there are 6 “intervention points” in which listening skills can be practiced: pre-listening, while-listening (first
Defining the three domains of listening
Listening is a complex ability, involving the coordination of multiple cognitive processes. As such, listening is not a single, isolated
Build Active Engagement with Contemporary Topics Online Classes – Appendix 4
Supplementary online activities for online classes One of the major challenges of online classes is keeping students engaged. In face
