Chapter 1 – Introduction to Active Listening

Active listening is a vital communication skill that involves fully engaging with a speaker to understand their message, emotions, and needs. It requires the listener to consciously focus on the speaker, demonstrating attentiveness through verbal and non-verbal cues, such as nodding, paraphrasing, and asking open-ended questionsThere are many active listening techniques. Some of them are listed below with examples on how to use them.

These techniques can build trust, foster deeper conversations, and create a supportive environment for meaningful dialogue in the relationship between teacher and VET learners and between VET learners.