Essays on Listening

- Communication (listening actively to others)
Although listening and hearing may seem to be synonyms, it is not quite correct. There is some difference between them. When a person hears, it is only the process where ears are involved. When a person listens to something, he or she thinks the information over, analyzes it and makes conclusions.
Active listening is a method used to better understand a person, his or her psychological state. There are several basic features of active listening:
- When a person listens actively, he or she avoid talking;
- It helps to avoid conflicts, because each Continue reading...

I often dream of a beautiful, lush forest with trees that tower with outstretched branches, propped on top of rugged icy peaks, swaying to and fro in the cooing winds, losing a branch or a leaf here and there. This forest that I dream of is nothing more than an imaginary place, and for some reason I have never wandered father, I just stand in one place admiring those towering trees and listening to the whispering of the wind. So, since I have to write about a place I have visited before, I would like to imagine what it Continue reading...

Planning the Project

Lack of good communication in organizations has led to disagreements and frustrations among the employees. It leaves the employees tentative of what is expected of them leading low productivity. High dissatisfaction among employees manifests itself in absenteeism, turnover, and other undesired behaviors. To deal with this, it is essential to design a project which will effectively minimize the problem and prevent deep-rooted problems in the future. This is the three steps effective approach which will boost employee motivation and boost their morale thus preventing their turnover.
The first step is to give a listening ear to the employees and Continue reading...

Introduction

Music therapy is an evidence-based clinical use of musical interventions to achieve individual goals within a therapeutic relationship by a certified practitioner. Music therapy may sound not like a very much practiced medical procedure but that is not true. In fact, music therapy dates back as early as ancient civilizations like Egyptian, Indus valley and old Chinese civilization. Music combined with various dance forms was used at that time to treat various illnesses. Even today music therapy is used to address physical, cognitive, emotional and social needs of an individual. After assessing the problems of a patient, a certified Continue reading...

Introduction

Ethnic music is something magnificent and different. When listening to it, one can feel support, cheering, sadness and sympathy. Sometimes ethnic music can bring a person to the highest tops, as well as reveal the most hidden secrets of a culture. In my opinion, ethnic music is something that makes the modern world not so cold and indifferent. The point is that modern music is alike: songs have the same rhythm lyrics have the same rhymes. Everything is similar. On the other hand, there is ethnic music. Ethnic music is like a breath fresh air. There are so many Continue reading...

Internal customer service is the interaction between employees who support the company and those who work directly with the customers. The ways employees treat each other and find solutions internally has an effect on the bottom line and the customers.
It was observed that effective listening took place in the company. This is because all the departments in the stores were working together for best results. Mavis L Davidson took down notes in the companies meeting showing effective listening.
The major aim of any communication is to pass information and that information must be understood. It is worth noting Continue reading...

Test Evaluation Report

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Test Evaluation Report

Introduction

The report is going to address a number of issues in relation to the test meant for administration. The paper will evaluate whether the content covered through the questions asked will attain the intended purpose. It will identify the level that the exam will be relevant either by use of the age or grade levels. It will determine the test’s appropriateness to the candidate’s capability. It will evaluate the practicability of administering the test in terms of its affordability, period, space requirements, specialized supervision and invigilation, and specialized materials and equipment. The Continue reading...

Being a good listener can seem like an easy thing to do. Many people believe that the mere act of having ears means that they are doing their job to show that they are listening. They think to themselves, “I am a person who can hear. How could anybody think I am not listening to them?!” But just having ears is not all there is to being a good listener; it takes much more. There are things such as eye contact, nonverbal communication, and gestures that can let a person know that you are listening. In settings such as Continue reading...

Business Communication

Human relations constitute the basis of communication, collaboration and progress. At times, these positive outcomes of human relation interactions can suffer breakages, which generate conflicts. There are various causes and sources of conflicts and their effects are varied, but there are also effective strategies for managing the conflicts.
In their study, “Business Communication”, Shwom and Snyder dedicate an entire chapter, entitled “Working with others. Interpersonal, Intercultural, and Team Communication”, for identifying the causes and sources of conflict as well as for presenting ways and strategies to manage conflicts.
Communication is composed of two segments: speaking and listening and both Continue reading...

Williams (2004) claims that almost all of us genuinely believe we are good listeners, and therefore have no need to actively develop skills in listening. I must confess that I included myself in that majority. However, I became conscious that my intensity of listening slipped from time to time. Examples: someone tells me a story I have heard before; in a meeting my thoughts unintentionally wander to dwell on some pressing personal issue of current concern.
A listening issue that I personally find irritating in others is when I can see that they are not really listening to me; Continue reading...

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The article on Timothy Taylor’s blog addresses the issue of opportunity costs – the costs of alternative option given up in order to make some action. The author argues that opportunity costs can appear large or small, depending on their “framing”, i.e. comparing those costs with the value of goods or services.
The examples provided in the article show that while the opportunity cost in itself is just an abstract sum of money, it gains real value when stated in terms of the things that can be Continue reading...

Good or Effective Communication Techniques in the Workplace

These days, communication skill has become critical in almost every walk of life where effective communication in the workplace is critical to corporate success of an organization. While interacting with managers, subordinates, colleagues, customers or vendors, the ability to communicate effectively requires the employment of variety of techniques.
For a good communication environment to prevail in the workplace, it is critical to determine the communication objective and its purpose which happens to be the first step for introducing effective communication to either influence, inform, persuade or sell to other people whom one comes into contact with. Another technique to Continue reading...

Abstract

The influence of music on our personality and moods has never been denied. We have always had music around us and like to listen to our favorites. Whether it is classical music, new age music or music of any genre, it is known to be a powerful mood lifter and melt those blues away. Different studies have been done on various aspects of music and how it can influence our moods. The purpose of the essay is to look at a study on the stress beating techniques followed by students and compare the results.

Introduction

Music has been around for Continue reading...

Blues may be one of my most favorite genres of music of all time; I simply adore the historical significance of blues as a genre, the musical innovations it inspired and organized, as well as the continued presence it has in music today. When I think about the works of BB King, Albert King, Robert Johnson and these other seminal artists in the world of music, it becomes clear to me that blues is the template for the popular music that came after it, irrevocably changing the way American artists performed and composed music from then on.
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The composer I have chosen to write this paper on is American Roger Zare. Roger is a composer from Florida who started composing at the age of 14. He learned multiple instruments at a young age including the piano and the violin. Roger has written solo, chamber, choral and full orchestra works. He has earned numerous honors including being the winner of the 5th annual Trio Anima Mundi Composition Prize. The work I chose to listen to is “Geometries” written in 2010 by Zare. The instruments that are included in the production of this are the clarinet, violin, cello Continue reading...

Introduction

The human resource management course was entirely an enjoyable moment. It was a period of massive transformation on various issues concerning relationship between people, as well as handling different moments as human resource manager. It is observable through experiences on various topics concerning the subject. Each topic was educative to me, and I picked a lesson from each of them. Every topic was a chance for transformation and they have had effective influence to my workplace. In my workplace, every topic is applicable in one way or the way. Through the course, I have learned to take responsibility of Continue reading...

Music is “enjoyed” or “liked” by a listener. These are the vocabulary words that people use when referring to music. They say, “did you like that song.” Or they say, “What kinds of music do you enjoy. So it seems odd that some people enjoy listening to sad music. What does this say about people and humanity in general? Do we like being sad? This is the problem that Stephen Davies proposes to answer in his essay, “Why listen to sad music if it makes one feel sad?” (Davies, 394). This is the problem that Davies proposes to answer. Continue reading...

Classical music, according to Giraldez (31) affects the ability and the brain’s organization through rhythm and melody. Giraldez (31) further notes that the levels of serotonin that are produced by the brain are raised by rhythms. In explanation, he defines serotonin as a neurotransmitter that transmits nerve impulses that aid in maintaining jolly feelings. Giraldez (31) adds that when the brain produces serotonin, so is tension eased. In keeping with, Giraldez (31) depression results from scarce production of serotonin hormone and it are only released when the brain is positively shocked. An example is when one looks at Continue reading...

Keeping and raising a pet is a full time commitment. It needs your attention, care and responsibility towards the pet. Dog keeping is also a big responsibility. You train it fully so that it adapts to your lifestyle and enjoy your company. It is only possible when you train it appropriately. Dog training is always done in several steps. It is because you cannot train it at once to become a fully capable household pet. Several stages of training a dog are as follows: -
Step Two: Name you dog, it is crucial. It will enhance the training process. Continue reading...

Wynton Marsalis is a truly unique figure in the world of jazz music. He is internationally acclaimed as not only a musician, but also as a composer, bandleader, and educator. He is arguably the first musician in the world to compose and perform music over the complete jazz spectrum including compositions that characterize the roots of jazz in the New Orleans tradition, bebop, modern jazz He is the world’s first jazz artist to perform and compose across the full jazz spectrum from its New Orleans roots to bebop to modern jazz
Similarly, the characteristic skill and sound specific Continue reading...

NAFTA

After listening to the Spanish album and more specifically the songs that were done by Enrique Iglesias, I realized that there are certain differences in them. The difference between the Spanish songs and the English were songs were not very many, but a few that existed could be easily seen. There are different aspects through which the differences in them could be observed.
First, there was the issue of length. English songs are moderately short as compared to the Spanish songs. The Spanish songs tend to take a long time. Some go as long as 9 minutes. These were Continue reading...

Oral presentations are vital in the modern age. Why would academics, who could read journals and books by the click of a button travel long distances to hear a speaker in a conference? Why would learners who have textbooks, syllabus, and the course outline get out of their bed to attend lectures? Why would business organizers orally present reports faxed to them in all the branches? Why would the government read out the budget, when it will be published in all articles, magazine, and newspapers in the country? Therefore, oral presentation is a critical and essential form of communication. Continue reading...

Introduction

This paper looks at the effect of noise on studying. Noise has both small and major effects on the performance of the studying people. There are various modes of studying. Noise affects studying depending on the given modes of studying. First, it really affects studying methods such as listening. At times, studying involves listening. Noise interferes with this aspect complete. Various experimental studies show that noise has negative impacts n the speech perception of the student (Choc, 2005). The younger the individual the more noise affects their learning skills. Among children, those with language disorders or other disorders such Continue reading...

At present oral presentations play an essential part in any professional and academic activity. The ability to introduce the material in an appropriate way often determines the result of the whole work. Therefore people should carefully consider all things that can make their presentation in public a success.
One should definitely start with thorough planning and preparation. It is very important to clearly understand what the objective is. They may be different. For example, the objective may be to inform the audience about some advances in science or technology. The purpose of the presentation may also be to persuade Continue reading...

UC Application #2

Irrespective of what the scriptures prescribed, making judgments seems so common to many of us. Would you judge a person based preference to solitude instead of other people’s company? Perhaps you may claim that would not, but that is exactly what happens often in today’s world. Some people cannot comprehend, much less appreciate, that silence, meditation, and reflection can be just as invigorating, if not more, as the party or social gathering of loud screams and voices.
In an age where extroverts are extolled for their vibrancy and affable character, introverts tend to receive the well-known short Continue reading...

This is a country song that was composed by Billy Ed Wheeler and Roger Bowling. It was recorded and sung by Kenny Rogers. It was released as single on 12th November, 1979 and incorporated into the platinum album ‘Kenny’. It is one of the best hits and successful songs by Kenny Rogers. Coward of the county is an excellent piece I have not listened for quite a while approximately five years. When I first heard it was in my teen in college years, I immediately fell in love with the song. The sound and the beats of the song Continue reading...

The first technique that I would like to point out is using mute short video passages to develop listening skill. For this, you need to pick an easy passage (e.g. from a movie) with a short phrase, something like “I love you”. Students’ task is to understand the phrase by focusing on the lips of an actor. This technique is not only fun to do, but also it will engage the classroom in the learning process and will make everyone focus on the video to complete assignment.
Another technique used to improve learners’ listening skills is to design clear Continue reading...

Textbooks usually provide the teachers with guidance on activity and course design hence assuring a measure of structure; logical progression and consistency in class. The textbooks are usually designed in a manner that ensures that the learner’s expectations or needs are met thus facilitates learning. People can learn a variety of foreign languages such as English through the use of textbooks. Teachers should, therefore, be able to determine the right materials to be incorporated while teaching a foreign language. The paper analyses Michael’s textbook “How to learn English quickly” and its importance in learning and teaching English Continue reading...

Critical thinking involves a meticulous assessment of information accumulated in a period of time. There is a very strong bond between effective communication and critical thinking skills. Listening skills form an essential part of communication skills. In order to critically analyze a piece of speech, active listening is of the essence. Only once an individual gains an insight into the beliefs, opinions, assumptions and conclusions of another person is he/she able to offer a critical analysis. Moreover, those who can effectively communicate their issues can better get their questions answered that help them enhance their critical thinking skills. Asking Continue reading...

Communication Reflection

It was after my evening class and rushed to the grocery to make some purchases for my use. The queue was getting longer and longer and so, I hurriedly queued. Once on the queue, another guy came running and stood beside me and looked right into my eyes. Astonished at him, I said hi to him but he could not answer as all his minds were fixed on me. I was compelled to look aside and see whether he would change. On facing him again, his eyes were still glued on me. “Why did you abandon our car?” said Continue reading...

A. Listening strategy to reinforce listening skills in the lesson plan

One can incorporate the use of summarizing in the lesson to help the listener understand and remember the main ideas captured in a presentation. A summary of the main points will assist the listener to remember and understand ideas in a presentation. Summarizing and paraphrasing a speaker’s speech helps the listener to increase the chance of recalling. Notes taken in the course of the presentation will help the listen to make future reference (Cordella & Musgrave, 2010). To learn a language depends on the listening strategy. Listening provide an aural input that act as a basis to acquire language Continue reading...

Foreign language writing anxiety involves the confusion brought about while one tries to learn a foreign language. For instance, a Japanese trying to learn English will find it challenging. The foreign language writing anxiety brings about a number of problems related to life like low performance in the studies. Nevertheless, success in writing is brought about by a number of things like flow of ideas, self-expression, growing confidence, outsider expectations as well as enjoyment of academic writing - all of which affect students with foreign language anxiety. Students affected by low proficiency are usually more anxious as compared to Continue reading...

Mini Session

The listening style adopted in this interview case is non-interruption. In this case, I allow the person who is addressing me to speak out as much as they want without any interruptions. The technique makes the party addressing me to feel important. They feel that their views are important hence they are open to sharing any problems that they have.
The micro skill intervention employed is receptive. The nature of receptive listening is involves paying attention to what is being said and understanding the details. During the interview most of the time, most of the attention was dedicated to Continue reading...

Many college students listen to music while studying for a test. Some studies have found music to impede studying such that students did poorly on tests and other studies showed just the opposite. Another factor that has been examined in relation to learning is state dependency. For example when you study and are in one mood you do best on the test when you are in the same mood. This study was designed to determine whether listening to music while studying affected test scores and whether state dependency i.e. taking the test while listening to the same music that Continue reading...

Communication Style Evaluation

Communication Style Evaluation

Introduction

Communication as a tool enables people to solve problems through the sharing of ideas. The need to evaluate an effective communication style arises in situations where people understand the role of communication in identifying solutions to social situations or dilemmas. A communication style refers to the manner through which individuals plan the communication process. In additions, it refers to the manner, which people interact as they communicate. Communication styles dictate the effectiveness of communication and dialogue as a tool in problem solving.

In social situations, I prefer to listen to others than talk.
As I speak, Continue reading...

Part one:

The limited attention to listening skills among people is disturbing. Obviously, individuals tend to spend much of their time listening, a behavior that makes them to think that they are active listeners (Fischhoff & others, 2009). The observation made on the listening behaviors of employees in a simple study I conducted attest to the fact that people have different listening behaviors in particular situations. First, the observation revealed that most employees were busy writing while listening. Alternatively, some workers would take instructions better if given time to read written scripts. Worse, less than 50% of the workers would listen actively Continue reading...

Effective communication is sending a clear message that is similar in both verbal and nonverbal aspect. Communication is to ensure the volume and the tone used agrees with the subject of the message. It is also based on good listening skills, communication is message-sending, a receptive and expressive process (Pinto 2009). Problem on either or both ends can lead to failure in effective communication. This paper seeks discuss components of effects communications on both verbal and nonverbal how they can impact the final message on sender and receiver.
Verbal components include Active Listening skills which are very essential, block Continue reading...

Management Leadership Skills

Introduction
Management is the ability to exercise good and comprehensive control over the responsibilities that come with being employed. There are two perspectives to management in an organization. These are individual management and team management. In this section, the focus is on team management leadership skills. There are certain organizations that emphasize the need for the employees to work within certain recognized teams. This section focuses on how efficiently employees can provide leadership to the team that they are involved in.

This section looks at the elements of leading a team. Most importantly, it cites various incidences when our Continue reading...

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When to and When Not to?
There’s a centuries old cliché, “Wisdom comes with age”. Research shows that age, with experience, does make a person wise. Most men and women above 60 are more likely to make better long-term decisions, while their young counterparts tend to confuse short-term gratification with long-term satisfaction. It follows that listening attentively to our elders and seeking their advice in almost all spheres of life is essential for us to gain firsthand knowledge on all pertinent matters and improve our decision Continue reading...

Effective Interpersonal Communications

Noted by the prefix ‘inter’, the term interpersonal suggests a distinct consideration on the internal connection that one has with another which is established through good and proper communication shared between the two individuals involved in the conversation. Relatively, it could be understood that the concept specifically directed towards determining the value of interpersonal communication is that of the thoughtfulness that one shares with another. With the idea of ‘thought’ being the primary element of this pattern of communication, it is expected that the one establishing the conversation has a distinct concern for the other’s welfare. This indicates Continue reading...