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Active Listening Techniques

Students will learn active listening techniques and practice them through exercises, enhancing communication and empathy in a 6th-grade group.

Active listening builds strong relationships and trust, essential skills for effective communication and social-emotional learning.

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5 minutes

Step 1

Introduction & Setting the Stage

5 minutes

Step 2

Active Listening Techniques Discussion

10 minutes

Step 3

Listening Skills Workshop

7 minutes

Step 4

Listening Duo Challenges

8 minutes

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Welcome to the Listening Skills Workshop

Introduce the workshop and connect with the overall lesson. Mention how active listening helps build empathy and trust which are essential for social-emotional learning.

What is Active Listening?

Discuss what active listening means. Highlight that it's not just hearing words, but understanding the speaker's message, feelings, and intent.

Key Components of Active Listening

Discuss the key components of active listening. Engage the students with questions about each element.

Examples in Action

Use examples to illustrate each active listening technique, engage students by asking for examples from personal experiences.

Workshop Conclusion & Reflection

Summarize what was covered. Reinforce why active listening is important using class participation or quick Q&A.

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