Lesson Plan
Active Listening Lab Plan
Students will practice active listening through structured paired exercises and group feedback to enhance empathy and social awareness.
Active listening fosters empathy, strengthens peer connections, and supports social awareness, critical for 8th graders’ interpersonal growth and CASEL competencies.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Setup and Review
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction & Objective
5 minutes
Step 2
Model Active Listening
5 minutes
Step 3
Paired Listening Drills
20 minutes
Step 4
Feedback Circle Discussion
10 minutes
Step 5
Listening Pledge Closure
5 minutes
Slide Deck
Active Listening: Strengthening Connections
Listening vs. Hearing
Key Components of Active Listening
Nonverbal Listening Cues
Verbal Techniques: Paraphrase & Clarify
Building Empathy
Paired Listening Drills
Next Steps: Feedback & Pledge
Activity
Discussion
Cool Down
