Active Listening
What is active listening?
Active listening is when you fully concentrate on what the other person is saying, show that you are listening (e.g., nodding, making eye contact), and respond thoughtfully.
What is conflict resolution?
Conflict resolution is the process of finding a peaceful solution to a disagreement or dispute between people or groups.
Give an example of a compliment you could give a classmate for their work.
Wow, you really did a great job on the math test!
What’s is one important thing about teamwork
Working collaboratively through communication
How can you tell if someone is sad?
wanting to be alone, crying, looking tired, irritability
What are two signs that someone is actively listening to you?
making eye contact and asking clarifying questions or summarizing what you've said.
If you and your friend disagree on a game rule, how can you solve the problem respectfully?
Calmly discuss the issue,
listen to their perspective,
and then collaboratively find a solution that everyone can agree to, or agree to disagree.
How can you make sure a compliment sounds sincere?
Be specific, be genuine, and focus on the persons actions
ex:For example, instead of "Nice job," say "I really appreciate how you handled that difficult situation with such grace"
Why is it important to divide the work up evenly?
To make sure it gets done efficiently and effectively. And every has a fair amount to complete.
What can you do when a friend is upset?
offer a listening ear, validate their feelings, and let them know you're there for them, offering practical help or simply a comforting presence.
How would you show you're listening to a friend when they are telling you a story?
You can show you are listening by nodding, making eye contact, not interrupting, asking follow-up questions, or summarizing what the other person has said.
How could you use “I feel” statements to resolve a conflict with someone?
Instead of "You're always late, it's frustrating," try "I feel frustrated when we're late, because it impacts our plans
Why is giving compliments important?
build relationships, improve communication, motivate people, and boost one's self-esteem and self-confidence
How do you divide tasks fairly in a group?
You divide tasks fairly by considering everyone’s strengths and preferences, making sure that each person has an equal opportunity to contribute, and discussing as a team how to distribute the workload.
How do you help someone who feels left out?
Acknowledge that their feelings are real and valid, even if the situation seems minor to you.
What could you say if you didn’t understand what someone just said to make sure you are listening well?
A good way to check if you understood someone is by paraphrasing or summarizing what they said and asking, "Did I get that right?" or "Can you clarify what you meant by that?"
Describe a situation where you might need to apologize to someone. How would you do it?
How do you respond to a compliment?
express genuine gratitude, such as saying "Thank you" or "I appreciate that,"
"Thanks, I'm glad you like it" "Thank you for noticing"
Give me the reason teamwork is important?
it allows a group to combine diverse skills and perspectives to *achieve a common goal more effectively than individuals working alone
What is empathy?
the ability to understand and share the feelings of another person
Is active listening a part of communication?
yes, active listening is a communication technique
What’s a good strategy for apologizing?
Be specific, take full responsibility
show empathy and be sincere
ask for forgiveness
Give me a compliment and a response to it
"You're so talented!"
Explain how to use teamwork?
work collaboratively together to meet a goal, divide the work up evenly to make sure the goal is being met efficiently and effectively
Why is empathy important?
being able to recognize others emotions and feelings fosters stronger relationships, promotes understanding and compassion, and enhances collaboration and well-being