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Active Listening in the Classroom

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Lesson Plan

Active Listening in the Classroom

Improve active listening skills to enhance student-teacher relationships

This lesson focuses on enhancing teachers' active listening skills to create a more effective learning environment and improve student-teacher relationships. Teachers will learn techniques and engage in activities that demonstrate the importance of active listening.

Audience

Teachers at Lenny School, Brooklyn NY

Time

1 hour

Approach

Improve active listening skills to enhance student-teacher relationships

Materials

Whiteboard and Markers, Handout on Active Listening Techniques, and Discussion Questions

Step 1

Introduction

10 mins

  • Welcome the participants and briefly introduce the topic of active listening.
  • Explain the objectives of the lesson.
  • Invite participants to share their initial thoughts or experiences with active listening.

Step 2

Presentation on Active Listening

15 mins

  • Use the whiteboard to list key active listening techniques (e.g., maintaining eye contact, nodding, summarizing what the speaker says).
  • Explain each technique in detail and discuss its importance.
  • Provide examples of how these techniques can be used in the classroom.

Step 3

Group Activity: Role-Playing

15 mins

  • Divide teachers into pairs for a role-playing activity.
  • One person will play the role of the student, and the other will play the role of the teacher practicing active listening.
  • After a few minutes, have them switch roles.
  • Encourage participants to use as many active listening techniques as possible.

Step 4

Group Discussion

15 mins

  • Bring the group back together for a discussion.
  • Use discussion questions to facilitate conversation about the role-playing experience.
  • Discuss challenges faced and how active listening impacted the interaction.

Step 5

Closure

5 mins

  • Summarize the key points covered during the lesson.
  • Encourage participants to implement active listening techniques in their classrooms.
  • Answer any remaining questions and thank the participants for their engagement.
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Worksheet

Handout on Active Listening Techniques

A handout summarizing different active listening techniques for teachers to keep and refer to.


Active Listening Techniques

  1. Maintaining Eye Contact: Show that you are paying attention by looking at the speaker.
  2. Nodding: Nod occasionally to show that you are following what the speaker is saying.
  3. Rephrasing: Repeat back what you heard in your own words to show understanding.
  4. Summarizing: Briefly sum up what the speaker has said to confirm understanding.
  5. Clarifying Questions: Ask questions if you do not understand something.
  6. Avoiding Interruptions: Let the speaker finish before you respond.
  7. Positive Body Language: Use body language (e.g., leaning slightly forward) to show interest.
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Discussion

Discussion Questions

A list of questions designed to prompt discussion and reflection among participants about their experiences with active listening.


Discussion Questions

  1. What techniques did you find most effective during the role-playing activity?
  2. What challenges did you face when practicing active listening?
  3. How did active listening impact your interaction with the 'student'?
  4. In what ways can active listening improve relationships with your students?
  5. How can you implement these techniques in your everyday teaching practice?
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