Unit 2 Discussion: How to Improve Your Listening Ability

5 Ways to Listen Better- Julian Treasure.” YouTube. https://youtu.be/cSohjlYQI2A.

In the following video, Julian Treasure discusses the many ways that we are losing our ability to listen consciously. In this discussion activity, you will reflect on the role that listening plays.

*Please review the rubric before you submit your responses, so it can help you get the highest grade possible for this activity.

Instructions:
Please write a response to the following three questions to complete the discussion activity. Your response should be at least 250 words.
After you have posted your responses, please respond to one of your classmates’ responses as well.

Questions:
1. In the video, Treasure suggests that conscious listening creates understanding? Do you agree or disagree with that statement? Provide two to three specific examples to support your answer.
2. Treasure provides five exercises to improve one’s listening ability. Discuss two exercises that you feel would help improve your listening skills and explain why.
3. Finally, Treasure proposes that listening should be taught in school. What are your thoughts on this suggestion? Explain why you agree, disagree, or on on the fence with this suggestion.

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