Lesson Plan

Active Listening Skills

Students will enhance their active listening skills and learn to respect personal boundaries through structured group activities and discussions.

Fostering active listening helps students understand and respect others' boundaries, builds empathy, and improves overall communication skills.

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Materials

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Preparation

10 minutes

Step 1

Introduction

5 minutes

Step 2

Slide Deck Presentation

10 minutes

Step 3

Listening Circle Activity

10 minutes

Step 4

Reflection and Worksheet

10 minutes

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Slide Deck

Welcome to 'Listening and Boundaries'

Introduce the session by welcoming students and outlining the session's objectives: understanding active listening and how it relates to respecting boundaries.

What is Active Listening?

Explain the concept of active listening. Emphasize that active listening means fully concentrating, understanding, and responding thoughtfully.

Respecting Boundaries

Discuss why respecting personal boundaries is critical. Relate this to understanding and valuing each other's feelings during conversations.

Activity: Listening Circle

Prepare students for the interactive listening circle activity. Remind them to practice active listening while a peer shares.

Reflection & Discussion

Conclude with reflective questions to help students process what they have learned and discuss ways they can apply these skills.

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Activity

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Worksheet

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Can You Hear Me Now?

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