Learning to Listen to University Lectures
Kaylee Wright, College Freshman
University of Southern Indiana, Evansville

When reading the article on listening to university lectures, there were four main topics. They were Learning to Listen: Listening to Learn, active listening and selectivity, lecture characteristics, and features of a lecture. Under Features of a lecture, there were five main points. They were introduction, repitition, linking expressions, rephrasing of ideas, and elaboration.

Reading through all the topics, I learned that it is always good to stay organized, be on time, and always be prepared.

What it takes to be a Good Listener
Chelsey Fowler, College Freshman
University of Southern Indiana, Evansville, Indiana

There are certain ways in which you can be a good listener. First, you should always be very attentive and make sure to know that the instructor has something very important that their going to say and you can't miss it. Another way to know that your a good listener is to understand that all professors are not the best at giving lectures but doesn't mean that you can't still learn from it, even though it might be hard to understand.

On the other hand, good listeners should not be impatient with the professor if they are having troubles with the lecture. Good listeners should not interupt a class discussion or lecture just to say they don't understand. Good Listeners don't believe that speaking is more important than listening.