Knowledge and Skills Statement
During a presentation by a peer in the classroom, encourage students to comment and ask questions to demonstrate their understanding of the information presented. Make anecdotal notes on relevant questions and comments shared by students to document which students have mastered the skill.
Behaviors to observe:
- Students are looking at the presenter or otherwise engaged in the presentation.
- Students are nodding or physically reacting to the information and presentation.
- Students ask questions or make comments about the information being presented.
Further Explanation
For this assessment, students are required to show evidence of active listening and understanding of information through comments and questions. Students’ comments and questions should directly link to the content of the presentation. If a student is off topic, this may indicate that the student did not understand or misinterpreted the concepts discussed.
Research
1. Gray, S., Catts, H, Logan, J., & Pentimonti, J. (2017). Oral Language and Listening Comprehension: Same or Different Constructs? Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Research, 60(5), 1273-1284. doi:10.1044/2017_JSLHR-L-16-0039
Summary: Oral language and listening comprehension are part of the same oral language construction in PK through G3.
2. Ahmadi, S. M. (2016). The importance of listening comprehension in language learning. International Journal of Research in English Education, 9(6),123-133. Retrieved from https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/EJ1101226.pdf
Summary: The study analyzes the importance of listening for learning, identifies 6 major problems that learners face, and provides 14 suggestions for overcoming listening comprehension challenges.