1. Bell ringer October 3, 2013
How well do you listen to classroom instructions or lectures? What other things do you think about while you’re listening? What could you do to help focus your listening skills during class time?

2. Bell ringer October 4, 2013
Do the below percentages seem accurate? Which classes require the most listening? Which the least?
Students spend…
9% of their time writing
16% of their time reading
30% of their time speaking
45% of their time listening

3. Bell ringer October 7, 2013
Certain people seem to naturally command attention. Researchers say we listen quite willingly to those who have status (celebrities), those with seniority (parents), those who can do something for us, and members of the opposite sex. Do you agree with this conclusion? Are there other categories of people to whom you pay attention? Is that attention warranted?

4. Bell ringer October 8, 2013
Make a list of all the different kinds of distractions—both internal and external—that can interfere with good listening. What strategies can you suggest to overcome these distractions?

5. Bell ringer October 9, 2013
Which occupations is listening vital? Compile of list of occupations.

6. Bell ringer October 14, 2013
What topics might cause you to “hear only what you want to hear.” Examples might include either side of an issue like abortion or gun control. What ideas do you have about getting someone to listen to the other side of an issue?

7. Bell ringer October 15, 2013 What does this quote mean?
“It’s not what we say but what we don’t do that counts.”

8. Bell ringer October 16, 2013
Is silence golden?

9. Bell ringer October 17, 2013
Of what value are the simple nods and “uh-huhs” that listeners give speakers?

10. Bell ringer October 18, 2013
How can poor listening habits lead to major problems in school and at work?

11. Bell ringer October 21, 2013
If we spend 60% of every school day listening, why aren’t we learning more?