Week 7: Listening & Questioning Skills
Active Listening Lab
Session Agenda
| Duration | Activity |
|---|---|
| 10 min | Listening style self-assessment Students complete a brief questionnaire to identify their listening style; share with a partner |
| 20 min | Paired listening exercise Partner A shares for 3 minutes; Partner B practices attending and paraphrasing. Switch roles. Debrief what worked. |
| 15 min | Question formulation practice Given scenarios, groups craft closed, open, and probing questions. Share and discuss effectiveness. |
| 10 min | Empathic listening demonstration Instructor demonstrates empathic vs. non-empathic responses; class identifies differences |
| 15 min | Reflection and commitment Students write about one listening skill to practice; share goals with accountability partner |
Materials Needed
- Listening style questionnaire handout
- Paired listening exercise instructions
- Scenario cards for question practice
- Reflection worksheet
- Timer for activities