Vanderbilt University School of Nursing
Vanderbilt University | Vanderbilt University Medical Center  
Carolyn Bess
Frist Hall 378
461 21st Avenue South
Nashville, TN 37240
Office: 615.343.3279
 

Academic Enhancement Services 

Evaluate Your Listening Skills

Directions: Check "yes" or "no" after reading each question carefully.

When you are listening in class:

  1.   Do you daydream during class lectures?

Yes____ No____

  2.   Do you sometimes pretend to pay attention during class?

Yes____ No____

  3.   Do you attempt to write every word instead of listening for your instructor's main points?

Yes____ No____

  4.   Do you turn off subjects or speakers without giving them a chance?

Yes____ No____

  5.   Are you easily distracted?

Yes____ No____

  6.  Do you skip some lectures?

Yes____ No____


Self-Assessment Directions: If you answered "yes" to these questions, you should contact carolyn.bess@vanderbilt.edu or Psychological & Counseling Center