The Circle Storytelling activity can help students develop effective communication skills which contributes to positive relationships in the classroom.
Highlight and give examples of the following 3 components of effective listening skills:
1. Empathy
2. Open questions
3. Rephrasing/summarizing
Ask students to think of a negative personal experience, but nothing too emotional. You may want to give them some examples of possible scenarios. Have students sit in an inner and outer circle with pairs facing each other. Students in the inner circle (facing outwards) tell their negative experience. Students in the outer circle (facing inwards) listen attentively, practicing using empathy, open questioning, and rephrasing. Repeat the activity, giving each person the opportunity to be the speaker and the listener. Debrief after each round, giving positive feedback to the listeners and points for improvement.
Highlight and give examples of the following 3 components of effective listening skills:
1. Empathy
2. Open questions
3. Rephrasing/summarizing
Ask students to think of a negative personal experience, but nothing too emotional. You may want to give them some examples of possible scenarios. Have students sit in an inner and outer circle with pairs facing each other. Students in the inner circle (facing outwards) tell their negative experience. Students in the outer circle (facing inwards) listen attentively, practicing using empathy, open questioning, and rephrasing. Repeat the activity, giving each person the opportunity to be the speaker and the listener. Debrief after each round, giving positive feedback to the listeners and points for improvement.
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