Active Listening by https://padlet.com/kemitchell11/activelistening What is active listening? How is it beneficial to the tutor and tutee? What are some ways people can convey that they are actively listening? en-us 2017-04-24 15:02:23 UTC 2017-05-18 15:15:59 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Shakinghands.png Active Listening kemitchell11 https://padlet.com/kemitchell11/activelistening/wish/171292302 Active Listening is an effective communication skill that is characterized by attentively listening to the speaker, sufficiently retaining the information they’re presenting, and responding mindfully. 

]]> 2017-05-11 15:43:20 UTC https://padlet.com/kemitchell11/activelistening/wish/171292302 Attentively Listening kemitchell11 https://padlet.com/kemitchell11/activelistening/wish/171858072  For example, “An active listener generally communicates interest and concern by posture and eye contact” (Ryan and Zimmerelli 23).

Works Cited 
Ryan, Leigh and Lisa Zimmerelli. “Inside the Tutoring Session.” The Bedford Guide for Writing Tutors. 5th ed., 2010, pp. 23.
]]> 2017-05-15 14:58:24 UTC https://padlet.com/kemitchell11/activelistening/wish/171858072 Sufficiently Retaining the Information kemitchell11 https://padlet.com/kemitchell11/activelistening/wish/171859010 Active listeners note significant changes in the speaker’s tone, which occur most often as the speaker presents important information. They focus on the speaker’s words rather than allow their minds to drift elsewhere. They ask clarifying questions to better understand the speaker’s points and convey attentiveness. ]]> 2017-05-15 15:01:24 UTC https://padlet.com/kemitchell11/activelistening/wish/171859010 Responding Mindfully kemitchell11 https://padlet.com/kemitchell11/activelistening/wish/171859194 Active listeners respond appropriately to listeners with body language, facial expressions, and words. Appropriate responses show the speaker that the listener values and understands the information being presented, or, in some cases, needs clarification. Some great ways a listener can respond to the speaker are listed on Psych Central's website here:]]> 2017-05-15 15:01:59 UTC https://padlet.com/kemitchell11/activelistening/wish/171859194 Active Listening in the Writing Center kemitchell11 https://padlet.com/kemitchell11/activelistening/wish/171875325 Utilizing active listening during tutoring sessions at the Writing Center is vital for achieving effective communication between the tutor and tutee. 
Good listening skills are one of the most vital qualities of a tutor. The better you listen, the more you will understand. The more you show understanding, the more your tutee will talk, " as written on Chandler GIlbert Community College website. ]]> 2017-05-15 15:50:19 UTC https://padlet.com/kemitchell11/activelistening/wish/171875325 How is it beneficial in the WC? kemitchell11 https://padlet.com/kemitchell11/activelistening/wish/171875742 Active listening encourages the tutee to express their ideas whole-heartedly and truthfully, and if the tutee knows that their words are valued, they’re more likely to open up to the tutor with any questions or concerns regarding their writing.]]> 2017-05-15 15:51:45 UTC https://padlet.com/kemitchell11/activelistening/wish/171875742