Podcast Circles: Enhancing Students’ Listening Skills

The video is about podcast circles, a method for enhancing students’ listening and speaking skills. The speaker, Paula Rosana, begins by asking the audience if their students struggle with listening and speaking skills, and if so, what specific challenges they face. She then introduces podcast circles, which are similar to literature circles but use podcasts instead of books. Paula discusses the benefits of using podcasts in the classroom, such as relevance, authentic listening practice, independent learning, critical thinking skills, and active listening. She then provides instructions on how to set up a podcast circle, including selecting a podcast, taking notes, assigning roles, and facilitating discussion. She also shares some examples of podcasts that students might enjoy. Finally, Paula encourages the audience to try podcast circles in their own classrooms.