Section 4: Listening in School

This section helps students understand that academic responsibility requires attentive listening in the classroom. Teachers often model effective listening skills and encourage students to practice these skills. Here are some possible discussion topics for Section 4:

A. Why responsible behavior at school requires listening.

B. How listening pays off at school and elsewhere.

C. Skills needed for effective listening.

D. How listening among students can be improved in the classroom.

E. How teachers improve listening among students.