Effective Interaction
Interact effectively with others in different contexts, including discussion with peers, one-to-one, in a group/team, working under supervision, oral presentation, formal interview and for the purposes of informing and persuading. Demonstrate listening skills for a range of purposes, to include use of eye contact, seeking clarification, note-taking, summarising and paraphrasing.
Read, date and sign Assessment Brief 3 in your workbook.
A. LISTENING 1
1. Read the tips below for effective listening.
2. Listen to the tutor read the blog Great Timing. Answer the questions in your Workbook.
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3. Read about the Listening Dilemma.
B. LISTENING 2
1. Listen to the podcast below.
2. Extract the ideas, issues and opinions. Paraphrase the blog using these headings. Write a few short notes or sentences for each
There are more such blogs and videos to listen to.
C. LISTENING 3
1. Listen to and watch the video on How to make: Shepherd's Pie with Creamy Champ Mash by Donal Skehan.
2. Take notes while you listen.
3. Complete the sentences in your Workbook.
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4, If you have time, try out the Listening Questionnaire.
D. LISTENING 4
1. Click into the link on the website and watch the music video of Linkin Park.
2. You can also download the song lyrics if you like.
3. What do you think the song is about? Summarise the gist of it, using your own words
E. LISTENING 5
Listen to your tutor.
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Make brief notes while you listen!
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Seek clarification when you need to.
Listen to your tutor.
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Make brief notes while you listen!
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Seek clarification when you need to.
What does 'clarification' mean?
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the act of making something clearer or easier to understand, or an explanation that makes something clearer
F. INFORMAL CONVERSATION
1. Read the conversational tips.
2. Make sure that what you say makes sense! Try this activity.
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3. In pairs, have an informal conversation. Use the listening techniques; make eye contact.
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4. Use the checklist in your Workbook.
G. FORMAL CONVERSATION
1. In your Workbook, name some situations where formal conversation would be necessary.
2. Hold a class debate – a friendly one! Use formal conversation but you do not have to use a formal debate format. As a group, decide which topic you would like to debate. There is a list of ideas to download below.
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3. Take part in a formal interview. At least two weeks before your interview, give the tutor the details of the job you are applying for. Prepare for the interview, making sure that you are suitably dressed for the interview.
The tutor will fill in an evaluation form during the interview. Look at the examples of Interview Evaluation forms. (They open in Microsoft Word)
H. GROUP PROJECT
As a group, carry out a short survey.
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Check your Workbook for the sequence of your Group Project.
Download the example of Discussion Notes.
Take part in all discussions, team tasks and team planning.
I. ORAL PRESENTATION
Prepare a presentation on any subject of your choice (e.g. book review, short report, hobby, etc.) to be given to your fellow students.
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If you are going to use Powerpoint, go through the slides below:
If you need more tips for your Oral Presentation, click below: