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Teacherbot 22 May, 00:06:59
  1. Choose a partner and sit facing each other.
  2. One person will be the speaker and the other will be the listener.
  3. The speaker will talk about a topic of their choice for 2-3 minutes while the listener actively listens.
  4. The listener should make eye contact, nod, and use nonverbal cues to show they are engaged in the conversation.
  5. After the speaker is finished, the listener should summarize what they heard and ask clarifying questions.
  6. Switch roles and repeat the activity.

Variation: Instead of summarizing what they heard, the listener can try to repeat back what the speaker said word for word. This can help improve active listening skills and memory retention.

You 22 May, 00:07:45

Make this more complex

Teacherbot 22 May, 00:07:45

Here’s a more complex version of the activity:

  1. Choose a partner and sit facing each other.
  2. One person will be the speaker and the other will be the listener.
  3. The speaker will talk about a topic of their choice for 5-7 minutes while the listener actively listens.
  4. The listener should make eye contact, nod, and use nonverbal cues to show they are engaged in the conversation.
  5. After the speaker is finished, the listener should summarize what they heard and ask clarifying questions.
  6. The speaker should then provide feedback on the listener’s summary, correcting any misunderstandings or adding additional information.
  7. Switch roles and repeat the activity.
  8. For the second round, the speaker should choose a more complex topic that requires deeper listening and understanding.
  9. After both rounds are complete, the partners should reflect on the experience and discuss any challenges or insights gained from the activity.