-Inner Reflection-
-Inner Reflection-
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HOW TO USE THIS LESSON: The webpage below is intended to be projected for students to follow along. It includes basic instructions, definitions, etc. to guide students. Depending on your technology, you can have a student in charge of scrolling through the site, on your cues. Just have them try not to scroll past the thin purple dividers or thick colored banners until you are ready to start that next section!
You will also need to download and/or print this facilitator's guide. This document contains extra instructions, facilitator's notes, and other behind-the-scenes content necessary for the lesson.
Grade 11 - Inner Reflection (25-30 minutes)Objective: You will learn about mindful listening strategies and will gain an understanding of how they can be used to strengthen relationships and support restorative practices.
NOTE:
NOTE:
The Google Slides provided here will guide you and your class through the entire lesson. You will also find a brief outline of the lesson below.
Please note that additional facilitator instructions are included in the "Speaker Notes" box below each slide.
Introduction
Introduction
Share with students this definition of mindfulness:
"Mindfulness means maintaining a moment-by-moment awareness of our thoughts, feelings, bodily sensations, and surrounding environment" (Mindfulness, 2017)
Play the included video, which will guide students through a 3-minute mindful breathing exercise
Introduce the topic of empathy, why it is important, and what it has to do with understanding others.
Main Activities
Main Activities
Teach:
Teach:
Inform students that we can practice mindfulness while listening to others, and introduce the HEAR acronym:
H - Halt
Halt whatever you are doing and offer your full attention
E - Enjoy
Enjoy a breath as you choose to receive whatever is being communicated to you - wanted or unwanted
A - Ask
Ask yourself if you really know what they mean, and if you don't, ask for clarification.
Instead of making assumptions, bring openness and curiosity to the interaction.
You might be surprised at what you discover.
R - Reflect
Reflect back to them what you heard. This tells them that you were really listening.
Do:
Do:
Divide students into groups of 3, and inform students that each group will have Speaker, a Listener, and a Timer.
The Speaker will have a chance to talk about any topic that is on their mind, while the Listener practices using the HEAR principle. The Timer will keep track of time and allow for 3 minutes speaking/listening, followed by 1-2 minutes of feedback.
Students will then rotate roles within their group until every student has experienced each role.
Closing
Closing
Call students into a community circle to process and close out this activity with the following discussion questions:
What were your learnings and insights from the experience?
How could mindful listening be used in restorative justice circles?
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