2008年4月25日 星期五

How to Listen Well

1. You must be willing to listen. (Intention leads to attention and retention.)
2. Language proficiency, both verbal and nonverbal. (vocabulary, intonation, knowledge resources)
3. Related critical and creative abilities. (association, organization, evaluation)
4. Ask follow-up questions (for clarification, explanation, implication and application)

2008年4月23日 星期三

The moral of "The Fox and the Crow"

Moral (n.) a piece of guidance (or advice) on how to live one's life, how to act more effectively, etc., that can be learnt from a story or event. [It is not a description of the story.]

Some creative (and insightful) morals from "The Fox and the Crow" written by your fellow students:
* Beautiful words are not always friendly.
* We should finish eating before singing.