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The Power of Active Listening

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This The Power of Active Listening lesson plan also includes:

Listen up! The game of Telephone launches a study of active listening. Class members watch a short video that demonstrates active listening and tips on practicing active listening. Pairs then interview each other and practice their active listening skills and the accompanying social skills.

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CCSS: Adaptable
Concepts
active listening, listening, listening comprehension, social-emotional learning, non-verbal communication, self-awareness, social skills, oral communication
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Instructional Ideas
  • Using the transcript of the interview with Aaron as a script, have two class members model active listening strategies
Classroom Considerations
  • Requires copies of the Active Listening handout
  • While the video of Celeste Davis-Carr's interview with Aaron is not included, a transcript of the exchange is included
Pros
  • Each of the three activities includes a debriefing session with discussion prompts
Cons
  • None