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ASSIGNMENT 3 2025
UNIQUE NO. 149793
DUE DATE: 17 JUNE 2025
, Question 1 – Teaching Listening (30 marks)
1.1 The Six Stages of the Listening Process (10 marks)
1. Hearing – The physical ability to perceive sound; it's the passive reception of
auditory stimuli.
2. Attending – Actively focusing on certain sounds while ignoring others; selective
attention plays a crucial role.
3. Understanding – Comprehending the meaning of the sounds and messages;
this involves interpreting language, tone, and context.
4. Evaluating – Judging the message’s content critically to determine its truth,
relevance, or importance.
5. Responding – Giving feedback to show the speaker that the message has been
received and understood.
6. Remembering – Retaining information for future use; essential for following
instructions and building knowledge.
1.2 The Three Types of Listening in CAPS (10 marks)
1. Listening for Specific Information
o Purpose: To extract particular facts or data from the text.
o Example: Dates, names, numbers, or key phrases.
o Useful for answering comprehension questions.
2. Listening for Critical Analysis and Evaluation
o Purpose: To assess the speaker’s ideas, arguments, logic, and intentions.
o Involves identifying bias, tone, reliability, and persuasive techniques.
o Useful in debate preparation or analysing speeches.
3. Listening for Appreciation and Interaction
ASSIGNMENT 3 2025
UNIQUE NO. 149793
DUE DATE: 17 JUNE 2025
, Question 1 – Teaching Listening (30 marks)
1.1 The Six Stages of the Listening Process (10 marks)
1. Hearing – The physical ability to perceive sound; it's the passive reception of
auditory stimuli.
2. Attending – Actively focusing on certain sounds while ignoring others; selective
attention plays a crucial role.
3. Understanding – Comprehending the meaning of the sounds and messages;
this involves interpreting language, tone, and context.
4. Evaluating – Judging the message’s content critically to determine its truth,
relevance, or importance.
5. Responding – Giving feedback to show the speaker that the message has been
received and understood.
6. Remembering – Retaining information for future use; essential for following
instructions and building knowledge.
1.2 The Three Types of Listening in CAPS (10 marks)
1. Listening for Specific Information
o Purpose: To extract particular facts or data from the text.
o Example: Dates, names, numbers, or key phrases.
o Useful for answering comprehension questions.
2. Listening for Critical Analysis and Evaluation
o Purpose: To assess the speaker’s ideas, arguments, logic, and intentions.
o Involves identifying bias, tone, reliability, and persuasive techniques.
o Useful in debate preparation or analysing speeches.
3. Listening for Appreciation and Interaction
