Good Morning!

*Some students are with photo retakes…

Active Listening

*Simon Says

*Phone Tag

• Open discussion:
  • What went wrong?
  • What skills were not used or were used improperly?
  • How might this communication not be helpful for someone who needs a listening ear?

• Open discussion:
  • What went well?
  • What skills were used?
  • How might this communication be helpful or was helpful to someone who needs a listening ear?

Active Listening: The Complete Guide to Becoming an Active Learner

Practice: 

• students split into pairs. The should choose a partner “A” and a partner “B.” Partner A has five minutes to discuss their favorite food. In those five minutes, the partner “B” will do their best to use active listening. Then, they will switch roles.

Reflection

After you have each had an opportunity to practice Active Listening, answer the following questions:

• How did it feel to actively listen? How did it feel to have someone actively listen to you?
• What is difficult about active listening? What is easy?
• How might you be able to use what you’ve learned in your life?
• In what ways will you continue practicing active listening?

*Phone Tag…..