Free Active Listening Lesson Plan for 10th Grade Students

Topic:active listening

Objectives & Outcomes

• To be able to identify the key components of active listening and apply them in real-life situations.

Materials

• Examples of scenarios in which active listening would be useful (e.g. a conversation with a friend, a meeting at work, a phone call with a parent)
• Pen and paper for each student

Warm-up

• Ask the students to think of a time when they needed to listen carefully to someone (e.g. a conversation with a friend, a meeting at work, a phone call with a parent).
• Ask the students to share their examples with the class, and discuss what made the situation challenging to listen to.

Direct Instruction

• Introduce the concept of active listening and explain that it is a skill that we can use to better understand what someone is saying.
• Provide examples of active listening techniques, such as paraphrasing what the speaker has said to show that we are paying attention and asking questions to better understand their perspective.
• Emphasize the importance of active listening in communicating effectively and building positive relationships.

Guided Practice

• Divide the class into small groups and give each group a topic to discuss, such as a current event or a problem they are facing.
• Have each group use active listening techniques while they discuss the topic, and have the rest of the class serve as the listeners and provide feedback on how well the group is employing active listening techniques.
• Continue with additional topics and groups until the class has practiced active listening in a realistic setting.

Independent Practice

• Have students work on a project-based assignment, such as creating a presentation on a topic or solving a problem.
• Encourage students to use active listening techniques while they work on their projects, and have the rest of the class serve as the listeners and provide feedback on how well the students are employing active listening techniques.

Closure

• Review the key concepts of active listening and how it can be used in a variety of situations.
• Ask students to reflect on their own active listening skills and how they can continue to improve.

Assessment

• Observe students during the active listening activities and provide feedback on their listening skills.
• Have students write a brief reflection on their experience with active listening and how they improved their skills.