lenny

Listening and Empathy Skills

user image

Lesson Plan

Listening and Empathy Skills

Enhance social cognition and relationships

This lesson focuses on developing effective listening and empathy skills to support social cognition and relationship-building. By understanding the key elements of listening, students will learn to better interpret and respond to social cues, fostering stronger interpersonal connections. This lesson is crucial for helping students navigate social interactions with greater awareness and empathy.

Audience

Two 11th Grade Students

Time

40 minutes

Approach

Materials

Video: 4 Things All Great Listeners Know, Discussion Questions, and Worksheet: Listening and Empathy Skills

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

  • Begin with a brief discussion on the importance of listening and empathy in building relationships.
  • Ask students to share their thoughts on what makes a good listener.

Step 2

Video Viewing

5 mins

Step 3

Discussion

10 mins

  • Use the discussion questions to explore the concepts from the video.
  • Encourage students to share personal experiences where listening played a crucial role.

Step 4

Activity: Role-Playing

15 mins

  • Pair students and assign roles of speaker and listener.
  • Have them practice the listening skills discussed in the video, focusing on non-verbal cues and empathy.
  • Switch roles and repeat the exercise.

Step 5

Closure

5 mins

  • Reflect on the role-playing activity and discuss what was learned.
  • Ask students to set a personal goal for improving their listening skills in future interactions.
lenny
0 educators
use Lenny to create lessons.

No credit card needed

Discussion

Discussion on Listening and Empathy

This discussion will help students explore the key elements of effective listening and empathy as presented in the video. It aims to deepen their understanding and encourage them to apply these skills in real-life situations.

What are the key elements of effective listening mentioned in the video?

Encourage students to recall and discuss the importance of patience, non-verbal communication, and empathy.







Can you think of a time when good listening improved a relationship?

Guide students to share personal stories and reflect on how listening impacted their interactions.







How can non-verbal cues enhance communication?

Discuss the role of eye contact, facial expressions, and body language in conveying empathy and understanding.







lenny
lenny

Worksheet

Listening and Empathy Skills Worksheet

This worksheet will help students reflect on their listening skills and identify areas for improvement. It includes questions that encourage self-assessment and goal setting.

List three non-verbal cues that can improve listening.








Describe a situation where you could have been a better listener. What would you do differently now?








Set a personal goal for enhancing your listening skills in the next week.








lenny
lenny