Does silence make you nervous? Do you feel like you need to fill the silence by saying something? Are you concerned that it takes too much time to just wait? This is as true for adults as it is for Read More …
Pauses That Lead to Deeper Thinking
Tag: listening skills
How to Reach High Achievement Through Listening Skills
This post is the third in a new column on “Personal Development” for eSchool News, and is reprinted with permission. “When you listen to someone, it’s the most profound act of human respect.” -William Ury I remember when I began Read More …
How to Encourage Student Conversation Around the Election
Election day was revealing to say the least. As a parent, educator, and American, it clarified what drives our nation’s aspirations, what inequities are very much out in the open (instead of simmering below the surface), and how important it Read More …
Geekspeak: Speaking and Listening DIGITALLY
By: Kristen Swanson Speaking and listening. We do it every day for countless reasons. Routine interactions, brief exchanges, or thoughtful diatribes propel us through everything from the most mundane tasks to critical life events. Therefore, it’s not surprising that speaking Read More …