I enjoyed the presentation on listening skills since I know this is an area I need to improve on myself. I tend to be anxious and get in on the conversation before the other person has finished their thought process. This is an area I have already been trying to improve on personally.
I liked how the presentation suggested really listening to what the other person is saying and recalling what you know, in this way you can get a better understanding of the needs of the tutee.
Listening does take concentration, but it will be more beneficial to me and the tutee to listen to their needs, understand them and then be able to assist them.
Not asking open ended questions is beneficial in any type of relationship,not just with our tutees, it opens that line of communication.
I am a talker too, and tend to get anxious before a person is done talking as well.
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