Texas College and Career Readiness Program
Teacher Resources

Teacher Listening Resources

lis∙ten∙ing \ ‘lis-niŋ \ vb  : to hear something with thoughtful attention

The CCRS team has identified several high quality web-based resources that can be used by teachers in a variety of instructional settings.  The team has also developed sample instructional strategies to accompany each web resource.  Over time, the CCRS project hopes to add additional materials in this instructional area.  Please check back often.

 

The table below identifies web-based resources that are useful for teaching various aspects of writing.  A sample instructional strategy for each web resource is also included.  This sample strategy can be a helpful guide for how to incorporate the web resource into classroom instruction.

Resource Resource Description Listening Skills Supported Sample Instructional Strategy CCRS Addressed TEKS Addressed
California Polytechnic State University Effective Listening website Site outlines six step process for effective note taking during class lectures. Analyze and evaluate the effectiveness
of a public presentation.		 Teacher directed listening exercise with a student independent component.  [download] Listening A.3  
American Rhetoric website Online library containing transcripts, audio, and video on 5,000 plus speeches given by U.S. rhetors.  Also provides background information useful for understanding those speeches. Listening critically, listening actively in one-on-one settings, listening actively in group settings. Teacher directed listening exercise with a student independent component.  [download] Listening
B.1 – B.3		  
Mind Tools Active Listening website Specific tips for active listening in one-on-one and small-group settings. Listening critically, listening actively in one-on-one settings, listening actively in group settings. Teacher directed listening exercise with a student independent component.  [download] Listening
B.1 – B.3		  
Saskatchewan Dept. of Ed. Effective Listening website Detailed instructions for all parts of the listening process, with organizers, guides, and rubrics. Apply listening skills as an individual
and as a member of a group in a variety
of settings; Listening effectively.		 Teacher directed listening exercise with a student independent component.  [download] Listening
A.1 – A.3
B.1 – B.3		  
Univ. of Southampton Lecture Listening Skills website Gives specific tips and steps for a student to use for taking notes on lectures.  Includes suggestions to use before, during, and after lectures. Analyze and evaluate the effectiveness
of a public presentation.		 Teacher directed listening exercise with a student independent component.  [download] Listening A.3  

The College and Career Readiness Standards have been developed by educators from both K-12 and higher education.  The standards cover the four core content areas of English language arts, mathematics, science and social studies.  A fifth set of standards called cross-disciplinary standards has also been developed since many core student skills must be successfully applied across disciplines as well as within them.

Listening Readiness Standards

  1. Apply listening skills as an individual and as a member of a group in a variety of settings (e.g., lectures, discussions, conversations, team projects, presentations, interviews).
    1. Analyze and evaluate the effectiveness of a public presentation.
    2. Interpret a speaker’s message; identify the position taken and the evidence in support of that position.
    3. Use a variety of strategies to enhance listening comprehension (e.g., focus attention on message, monitor message for clarity and understanding, provide verbal and nonverbal feedback, note cues such as change of pace or particular words that indicate a new point is about to be made, select and organize key information).
  2. Listen effectively in informal and formal situations.
    1. Listen critically and respond appropriately to presentations.
    2. Listen actively and effectively in one-on-one communication situations.
    3. Listen actively and effectively in group discussions.

    3. Download

Acrobat PDF ELA Standards

Acrobat PDFCross-Disciplinary Standards

Acrobat PDFAll Standards

 

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Materials for this page are currently under development!