Lesson Plan
Dialogue-Driven Lesson Guide
Students will learn and practice active-listening techniques and identify at least two verbal or non-verbal cues that foster psychological safety, demonstrating their skills in partner drills and group discussions.
Developing active listening and empathy strengthens classroom collaboration and trust, helping students feel heard and creating a supportive environment where all voices matter.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Review Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up Question
5 minutes
Step 2
Vocabulary Introduction
7 minutes
Step 3
Partner Activity: Mirror-Talk
15 minutes
Step 4
Whole-Group Discussion
15 minutes
Step 5
Closing Thought
3 minutes

Slide Deck
Listening Strategies & Vocabulary
Lesson Objectives
Active Listening
Empathy
Verbal Communication Cues
Non-Verbal Communication Cues
Visual Examples of Cues
Wrap-Up & Next Steps

Script


Activity

