Active Listening for Teamwork

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Objective

I can use active listening skills to be a good teammate.

Part 1 of 3

Warm-up video

Unknown Channel · 5:00

We don't generate video — this one is by Unknown Channel on YouTube. The practice questions and exit ticket below were drafted by AI for this objective, and every question is editable in the teacher guide.

Part 2 of 3

Practice

7 questions

1

What's the difference between just hearing someone and really listening, according to the video?

2

How can knowing your usual way of listening help you be a better teammate?

Part 3 of 3

Exit ticket

Quick comprehension check

Describe a situation where a teammate is sharing an idea. Give an example of a question you could ask to show you're listening and encourage them to elaborate, based on something they might have left unsaid. Imagine a teammate seems hesitant to share their opinion. What's one thing you can do to create a safe environment for them to speak up, as discussed in the video?

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