Teaching to Listen and Listening to Teach.

The art of listening is no longer neglected, as may be seen by the materials (recreational and educational), articles, and book chapters which have come forth in the last five years. However, in order to improve communication among people, listening should be taught and teachers should integrate listening skill development into classroom activities. Care and time should be taken in preparing listening instruction, with special attention given to students' individual needs and interests. Numerous teaching strategies and materials may be utilized, both in individual instruction and in child-to-child communication. (JM)