What Is Dialogic Listening?

Dialogic listening is an alternative to active listening which was developed by John Stewart and Milt Thomas. The word ‘dialogue’ originated from the Greek words ‘dia’, meaning ‘through’ and ‘logos’ meaning ‘words’. Thus dialogic listening means learning through conversation.

What is dialogic listening for effective communication?

Dialogic listening requires that one be fully present to the process and one's conversation partner. This attitude of being-in-the-present helps each party to unify his or her actions, intentions, and speech. It can also reduce power differences.

What are the main types of listening?

The three main types of listening most common in interpersonal communication are:
  • Informational Listening (Listening to Learn)
  • Critical Listening (Listening to Evaluate and Analyse)
  • Therapeutic or Empathetic Listening (Listening to Understand Feeling and Emotion)
Robert Thorne

Robert Thorne

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