Description
Personal Reflection | 15 minutes
Authentic listening is a foundational way to show students that you are fully present, that they are worthy of your full attention, and that you care about them. Studies have identified five major techniques [3] of authentic listening: pay attention, show that you're listening, provide feedback, defer judgment, and respond appropriately. You can use this worksheet for more guidance on applying active listening to your context. Click here to download this page as a PDF. This reflection activity can help you:
Consider your own authentic listening skills.
Think about concrete authentic listening practices that could help you Express Care to your students.