At the introduction of the course
I believe that a “focus on the value in the speech” would have helped me in understanding most of the concepts. One of the misconceptions that I had during the start of my classes is that the introductory part is always insignificant. Gamble and Gamble argue that when one wants to decode the message from speech, he or she should realize the benefit of what the speaker is saying (104). Later, I realized by demeaning the role of introduction in my lecturers I failed to grasp the background knowledge in most of my courses.
Question Two
In the talk, Treasure indicates that the five significant aspects for effective listening include silence, the mixer, savoring, listening positions and the acronym. In the process of silence, Treasure in his address "5 Ways to Listen Better,” indicates that people should embrace a tendency of being silent for at least three minutes in a day. Considerably, this is important in helping me to improve my attention capacity when handling assignments. Next, the mixer entails a situation where a person sample sounds from a noisy situation. I believe that is essential in enabling me to listen even under disruptive contexts. Third, there is savoring, which could be vital in ensuring that I decode the message from sounds that are unclear. Lastly, there is the acronym (RASA) that denotes receive, appreciate, summarize and ask. In the last recommendation, I think it will be useful in reducing emotions when listening to a speaker.
Works Cited
Gamble, Teri Kwal, and Michael W. Gamble. Interpersonal communication: Building connections together. Sage Publications, 2013.
Treasure, Julian. "5 Ways To Listen Better". Ted.Com, 2011, https://www.ted.com/talks/julian_treasure_5_ways_to_listen_better#t-380821. Accessed 28 Mar 2018.
