Introduction
Objective
To model ‘bad listening’, and allow learners to reflect and experience what not
being listened to feels and looks like.
Activity: I am not listening (10 min)
Step 1:
Divide the class into pairs – Partner A and Partner B. Try to make the pairings random.
Instruction: Partner A will ask Partner B a series of questions, which they will answer. But before we start, can
I see all the Partner A’s?
Step 2:
On a piece of paper, give Partner A one of the instructions below. Each is a behaviour that demonstrates bad listening. Feel free to add your own.
- Do not make eye contact when your partner is talking.
- Slouch in your chair and look bored.
- When your partner is talking, interrupt them all the time.
- When your partner is talking, fidget and act distracted.
Instruction: Partner A, you must act out this ‘bad listening’ instruction while your partner is responding to your questions. Don’t show Partner B your paper!
Step 3:
Partner A interviews Partner B using the questions below. When Partner B gives the answer, they act out the behaviour written on their piece of paper.
What are your favourite hobbies?
What is the story behind your name?
What did you do this weekend that was fun?