Training Methods of Listening-Based Journalistic Questioning

Abstract

The study introduces the pedagogy of listening-based questioning training (LBJQ) for journalism students and journalists. The approach provides basic training and is somewhat different from the usual interview training as LBJQ focuses on training in basic skills: listening and reflective responding skills, as well as the ability to use different types of questions efficiently. The aim of the exercises is to help the journalist to get the most precise information possible from people with various social skills and styles. The article explains theoretical approaches and provides sample exercises for trainers and journalists.

KEYWORDS:

• exercises
• journalistic interview
• listening
• pedagogy
• questioning
• re-phrasing
• training

DISCLOSURE STATEMENT

No potential conflict of interest was reported by the authors.

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Funding

This work was supported by institutional research funding IUT (20-38) of the Estonian Ministry of Education and Research.