DEFINE Attentive Listening
Fully focusing on the speaker
Why is attentive listening important?
1. Helps in understanding others 2. improves communication 3.builds strong relationships.
What does attentive listening look like?
Looking at the speaker, gestures/non verbal language to show interest
Act out an example of attentive listening
Nodding, looking in the direction of the speaker, shaking your head, raising your eyebrows
What does attentive looking NOT look like?
1. Looking away 2. Unrelated comments 3. Inappropriate getures
Act out an example of NOT actively listening
Walk away from conversation partner / laugh at a sad story / interrupt / unrelated comment
True or False: You should share the conversation
True
True or False: You should make OFF topic comments
False
What should you do if you disagree with someone?
Remain respectful
Finish this sentence: "Be curious by asking..."
Questions
When should you respond to the speaker?
When they are done speaking
Where can you use attentive listening?
In class, with a friend, with a family member, in groups
How should you respond so people know you are listening?
By making an ON TOPIC comment or asking an ON TOPIC question
True or False: Active Listening is only important at Social Skills Group
False
Is it ok to start a side conversation while someone is talking to you?
No, that can be confusing, distracting or even rude
