Lesson 1: Active listening

Essential questions:

How do we listen to one another and how should we listen to one another in a way that promotes respect?

Lesson overview:

In this lesson you will introduce your learners to the foundation step of the WYS methodology: listening. This is a concept and practice that your learners will be using and practising throughout the WYS lessons. Active listening is a skill which allows learners to be truly present, to set aside their distractions, and to listen more deeply, guiding learners to be more emotionally and socially aware of the way their behaviour influences those around them.

Keywords:

  • Active listening
  • Stop, Breathe, Listen, Respond (SBLR)
  • Belly breathing

Materials (these are also included, as relevant, in the lesson components below): 

LO: Asking and Listening

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