There's a class on public speaking yet there's no class on effective listening. What's up with that?
2006-06-12 20:34:57 · 13 answers · asked by Jose 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Other - Education
listen to this, its common knowledge unless your deaf. But kidding aside, you have a point. =) let me know if thre's one.
I guess teaching a person how to listen is offensive to most people, because as i said its common knowledge. they might believe they no longer need for you to dictate to them what they need to hear. And its just more complicated to teach people how to listen compared to speaking. because all they want to do is to butt in.
2006-06-12 20:38:19 · answer #1 · answered by Haynaku 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Two great ways to improve one's listening skills:
Toastmasters International focuses on communication skills (that includes speaking and listening skills). Since 1924, this nonprofit organization has grown to over 10,500 clubs around the world in 90 countries and has help millions of people to become better communicators. Excellent learn-by-doing, self-paced program. Check the website for a club near you.
Also, if you volunteer for a helpline, such as Samaritans or United Way helpline, you'll get incredible training and gain great listening skills AND help those in need at the same time.
2006-06-13 04:01:09 · answer #2 · answered by Alegria 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because anyone who really needs this class would not be listening to the instructions given. It would be a waste of time for the teacher. To sum it up, no one in the class would be listening.
2006-06-13 05:22:59 · answer #3 · answered by tickle me 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is, they are called communication classes and can be found usually at your local university or college. Most basic communication classes start off with the basics of communication such as speaking and listening.
2006-06-13 03:44:14 · answer #4 · answered by sinfully_inked06 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Every class you have ever taken, is in fact a class in listening.
2006-06-13 03:49:48 · answer #5 · answered by Kipper 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take an improv class; it's all about listening.
2006-06-13 03:39:52 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because there is no way of learning how to listen if you dont know how to. Its either you're a listener or you're not.
2006-06-13 03:38:59 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dude... it's covered in a basic communications class.
2006-06-13 03:41:15 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because the teacher would have to teach by example. lol
How can a person teach you how to listen when they will be to busy speaking?.... hhhmmm... LOL
2006-06-13 03:45:48 · answer #9 · answered by KeAhi 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes there is...
http://www.listeningprofitsu.com/
Carol McCall is one of the top people if you want to learn to listen.
2006-06-13 04:03:40 · answer #10 · answered by Tom D 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋