Posted June 18 - Mary Lahman, professor of communication studies, is attending the International Listening Association convention in Dublin, Ireland, this week. She and listening scholar Laura Janusik will present their research on the use of metacognitive pedagogical sequence for improved student learning. Assistant Professor Tim McKenna-Buchanan led data collection efforts at MU, connecting with colleagues Michelle Calka, Judd Case, Ryan Hedstrom and Kristen Short.

Lahman also will participate on a panel discussing Best Practices for Teaching Listening, highlighting a listening course in the sales curriculum. In addition, she will discuss how communication studies faculty members are revising their textbook, Communication Across Context: A Listening-Centered Approach.

Lahman chairs the ILA Education Committee and is planning next year’s ILA pre-conference workshop for teachers.