five parts of active, critical listening
Pay AttentionCritical:1. Listening for main ideas.2. Outlining main ideas.3. Looking for key words.4. Taking notes.5. Weighing the evidence.Active:1. Pay Attention2. Show that you are listening3. Feedback ( respond )4. Defer judgementAllow the speaker to finish each point before asking questions.Don't interrupt with counter arguments.5. Respond Appropriately
listening for main ideas ,outlining main ideas,looking for key words,taking notes,weighing the evidence