Improving Auditory Comprehension Strategies
_______ Seat student in an optimum place free of distractions; preferably next to or near the teacher.
_______Call student`s name before giving directions.
_______Stand directly in front of student`s visual range.
_______Use “Give me Five” visual to model listening skills; can be printed and taped to students desk (I have a poster size if needed too)
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STOP! And Listen!
Eyes on the speaker
Mouth is quiet
Body is still
Ears are listening
Hands are free
_______Give directions in steps and allow student to complete one step at a time; give related directions together.
_______Use props or visuals to integrate while giving directions; model what needs to be done.
_______Exaggerate important words that you want the child to know (highlight, underline, stress, repeat).
_______Agree on a sign that both student and teacher can use to check for understanding. (i.e. thumbs up).
Monitoring Chart: Prior to an activity; ensure that student is engaged by listening and sustaining eye contact. Follow the cueing levels until expected
performance is reached and add a description of student`s execution.
Student name:
1. Date:
Activity completed?
Yes:
No:
2. Date:
Activity completed?
Yes:
No:
3. Date:
Activity completed?
Yes:
No:
4. Date:
Activity completed?
Yes:
No:
5. Date:
Activity completed?
Yes:
No:
Level 1
Oral/Written Instructions +
repeat using simple wording
Level 2
Instructions O/W + repetition
in simple wording + provide a
model
Level 3
Instructions O/W + simple
wording + provide a model + offer
visual/tactile cues.
Observations