ST. CLARE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION SCHOOL, INC.

LEARNING PLAN

TEACHER: Alexeis G. Perez Date: OCTOBER 10, 2022

YEAR LEVEL: 7 Duration: 1 HOUR

SUBJECT: ENGLISH Grade Level: 7

TOPIC: LISTENING STRATEGIES

OBJECTIVES
At the end of the lesson , learners are expected to:

COGNITIVE:
Develop the listening abilities.

PSYCHOMOTOR:
Expose to a number of different listening situations through activities.

AFFECTIVE:
Realize the importance of removing the flaws that might be facing in listening.

RESOURCES
Textbook/internet

ASSESSMENT

I.DIRECTIONS: Put a (/) if the following is effective listening and (X) if it is not.

1. _____ Absorbing not just hearing what the speaker is saying

2. _____ Understanding different points of view
3. _____ Dividing your attention
4. _____ Providing the speaker with feedback
5. _____ Giving advice
6. _____ Making judgments about the speaker
7. _____ Changing the subject
8. _____ Arguing your point of view
9. _____ Showing genuine interest in the conversation
10. ____ Eliminating or Minimizing distractions

DIFERENTIATION: WHAT PLAN WILL BE DONE IF THE STUDENTS HAVE DIFFERENT LEVEL OF ABILITIES?

SKILL TO BE DEVELOPED
Active listening is a technique of careful listening and observation on non-verbal cues, with feedback in the form of
accurate paraphrasing.
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY – IS THERE A RELATED ICT TO BE INCLUDED IN YOUR LESSON, IF YES WHAT IS IT?

Yes, video presentation

OUTLINE OF CONTENT AND TEACHER ACTIVITY –

Strategies for Effective Listening

What is Effective Listening?

Before delving into specific strategies for effective listening, we need first to understand what effective listening is and
what it isn’t. Simply put, effective listening is listening and reacting to the information given by the speaker without
making personal judgments. Effective listening is sometimes called active listening.

Effective listening seeks to understand more than words. It involves understanding the emotion a person is feeling and
the mental process the person is using to make their decisions and form opinions.

Effective Listening Is
 Absorbing not just hearing what the speaker is saying
 Showing genuine interest in the conversation
 Providing the speaker with feedback
 Eliminating or Minimizing distractions
 Understanding different points of view

Effective Listening Isn’t

 Changing the subject
 Giving advice
 Dividing your attention
 Arguing your point of view
 Making judgments about the speaker

How Do You Become an Effective Listener?

To become an effective listener, you need to make a conscious effort to attend to a conversation. You also need to be
willing and able to put aside personal bias and listen to the point of view you may not agree with yourself. It requires
self-discipline not to interrupt, and wait to speak until the other speaker has made their point.

Active listeners pay attention to more than the speaker’s words. To fully understand the information they are
receiving, they also pay attention to the speaker’s tone and body language. Many times, a speaker’s nonverbal
communication helps reinforce what they are saying.

The most effective listeners seek clarity. They don’t fill in gaps in the information they receive with their own opinions
and ideas — people who listen well know how to engage a speaker to learn more details.

What Are Some Strategies for Effective Listening?

If you would like to improve your listening skills, there are several strategies you can use. Some of these strategies may
seem like common sense, while others are a bit more complex. It’s also important to keep in mind that it takes time to
become an effective listener, but the more you practice, the easier it will be.

1. Know your own listening needs- If you want to be an active listener, you need to be self-aware. Some people can
block out background noise and disruptions without a lot of effort; others cannot. If you are somewhere that has a lot
of background noise and you are having trouble focusing on what a speaker is saying, don’t be embarrassed to suggest
you move to a quieter area so you can hear better. By moving to a quieter area, you will be able to focus on the
conversation more easily. You will also be communicating with the other person that you value what they are saying
and don’t want to miss anything. The same idea can be applied to business and academic settings, as well. If you are in
a meeting or a classroom, find a seat closer to the speaker to help you focus more so you won’t miss important
information. If you’re a student, try to pick smaller classrooms over lecture halls and class times that have lower
enrollment, like early in the morning or later in the evening. In addition to your ability to tolerate background noise,
consider what time of day you focus best. If you’re more of a morning person, make sure any crucial conversations
take place when you are fresh in the morning. However, if you take a little while to get started during the day, pay
attention to when you feel you’re at your best and try to plan to have important conversations at that time. Your mood
also influences your ability to listen effectively. Studies have shown that when you are in a good mood, for example,
you have an easier time approaching and interacting with others. If you’re in a lousy mood, many times, you want to
stay away from others. While you might not have control in every situation, try to have conversations when you are in
a good mood. Not only will the quality of the interaction be better, but you’ll absorb more information and be more
receptive to other people’s points of view. If you are not in a good mood and a conversation is unavoidable,
acknowledge your feelings to yourself and then do your best to put them aside and don’t allow yourself to think about
them until after you have finished your conversation with the other person.

2. Don’t be tempted by distractions- In today’s world, we have instant access to a wealth of information, but this
constant state of connectivity also means we have many things competing for our attention at the same time. When
you are having a face-to-face conversation with someone, it’s imperative to resist the urge to check your phone,
computer, or TV screen. If you’re checking your social media or streaming videos, your attention is not entirely on the
person who is speaking. You can miss information they are saying or miss non-verbal cues that would help you
comprehend their words. If you feel tempted to check your tweets, pictures, Facebook notifications, etc. stop and
remind yourself that all those things will still be there later. You can’t relive the conversation you’re having in the
present. If you need to talk to your spouse or partner, wait to do it until after your children are asleep, and you are
done with chores. You should never try to have a meaningful conversation with someone while you’re doing
something else. Whether you’re folding laundry or making copies at the office, active listening can’t take place when
you are double-tasking.

3. Be Aware of Body Language- A person’s facial expression, posture, physical proximity, and gestures all can support
the words they are speaking, or even give you insights into what they might not express verbally. It may seem strange,
but effective listening involves seeing as well as hearing what a person is saying. Smiling, frowning, raising eyebrows,
nodding or shaking of the person’s head are all powerful indicators of a person’s feelings about the topic. Active
listeners pay attention to these non-verbal cues, along with the words the person is saying. It’s also important to be
aware of your own body language. Maintaining eye contact, keeping your posture open and relaxed rather than closed
and tense, communicate to the speaker you are open and approachable. Nodding occasionally during a conversation
also helps signal that you are listening and interested in what they are saying. When you’re listening to someone, you
should also be aware of your facial expressions. Even if you’re tired, try to avoid yawning, and even if you disagree with
something they are saying, try not to show disapproval or anger. Once they have fully presented their point, then you’ll
have time to give your view.

4. Remember Conversations Are Exchanges of Ideas- A key factor in active listening is reminding yourself what the
point of any conversation is. A discussion is not a debate; it’s an exchange of ideas. Whether you agree with the other
person or share their same interests and background, you need to keep an open mind and not make it all about you.
Effective listeners allow the speaker to express their ideas fully before asking questions or presenting counter-points.
Keep your questions in mind and wait for a natural break in the conversation before asking them. Sometimes while you
are waiting, the speaker provides more information that answers the question, but even if they don’t, refraining from
interrupting keeps the conversation flowing and helps both parties avoid confusion and loss of focus. Likewise, it’s
easier to listen to another person’s thoughts and opinions when you are not preoccupied with your own. Active
listeners are empathetic listeners as well. Instead of focusing on whether you feel or believe a certain thing, you need
to try to understand what the other person feels or believes and why, based on what they are saying.

5. Ask for Clarification- If you don’t understand what a person is saying, speak up rather than trying to create meaning
based on what you think the person is saying. While this can sometimes feel awkward, it’s vital to do. A well-thought
out question shows intelligence, interest, and respect for the other person’s ideas. Sometimes, despite your best
efforts, you can still miss information. By asking for clarification, you can get a second chance at absorbing the
information you missed. Asking for clarification can also help ideas stick, so you remember them later. However, when
you ask for clarification, make sure that understanding is your actual intent rather than a way of trying to prove you’re
right, and they’re wrong. It is vital to frame clarifying questions in a nonjudgmental way. You should never be trying to
trap the other person or impose your views on them.

6. Rephrase what the person is saying- Besides asking for clarification directly, rephrasing also helps promote active
listening. When you are trying to listen carefully to what someone is saying, it sometimes helps to reiterate it in your
own words. Rephrasing accomplishes two things. First, it reinforces that you are listening to the speaker. Second, it
helps you check your understanding. The process of taking information in, analyzing it, putting it in words that make
sense to you personally, and saying it back reinforces the information to help it stick. It also signals the speaker that
their message was received or that further clarification is needed. Rephrasing reduces the risk of something getting
misinterpreted.

7. Take notes if appropriate- While note-taking won’t lend itself well to casual social interactions in a business or
academic setting, it is entirely appropriate. In your notes, put stars or highlight ideas that seem unclear or that you
have questions about. When the speaker pauses, go back to the notes you marked and ask your questions. By making
notes about the conversation and going back to them later, you can get the explanations you need without disrupting
the flow of the conversation. Making quick notes also makes it easier to remember what questions you have without
having to keep them in your head while trying to pay attention to the rest of the conversation. Even if note-taking isn’t
practical in the context of the conversation you are having, it can still be helpful to try to make mental notes in your
head about what the person is saying.

8. Give Feedback- Although you want to avoid giving advice or making judgments, you do need to provide feedback to
the speaker. If you don’t offer some kind of feedback, a conversation can become a monologue, and the person who is
speaking may feel like you’re not interested in what they are saying. The best listeners are those who are actively
engaged in the discussion. To be actively engaged in a subject, you need to reflect on what the other person is saying.
When you give occasional verbal feedback, it assures that you continue to stay focused on the speaker and keeps your
mind from wandering. Pay close attention so you can pick up on what the other person is feeling and comment on it.
Using phrases like “I can see how stressed you are” or “You must be pleased about that” helps make the other person
feel validated and understood. If something they say sticks out to you, let them know that as well, using phrases like “I
like what you said about…” or “I never considered that” are also great examples of feedback to can give another
person. Along with reflecting what the person is feeling, make sure you give occasional verbal affirmations such as “I
see what you’re saying,” “I understand,” or even a simple “mm-hmm.” These sorts of verbal cues help the speaker
know that you are still paying attention and help them feel more connected to you. It also assists you in making sure
you are focusing on the conversation. Whatever type of feedback you give the speaker, make sure it’s sincere and
doesn’t sound patronizing. You always want to be respectful of the other person even if you don’t agree with their
viewpoint or aren’t particularly interested in the subject matter. You should listen to others with the same respect you
want them to listen to you.

9. Visualize what the person is saying in your mind- Active listening is about paying attention not just to the words
spoken but the meaning of those words. If the speaker is telling a story or explaining a situation, try to picture it in your
head. By visualizing it in your mind, it will help make the words seem less abstract and help your brain focus on what
the speaker is saying. When listening to a discussion, try to make a mental outline of keywords and points, the person
is trying to emphasize. Mental notes that you make can serve as cues about what concepts have been touched upon
and help you frame your response accordingly. Visualizing what the person is saying also helps cement the ideas that
were discussed in your memory for easier recall later.

VALUE INTEGRATION/GOALS OF SCHOOLS INTEGRATION

Critical thinking/Discovery

ASSIGNMENT
DIRECTIONS: Identify what is being asked in the following:

1. _________________________ If you want to be an active listener, you need to be self-aware.

2. _________________________ While note-taking won’t lend itself well to casual social interactions in a business or
academic setting, it is entirely appropriate.

3. _________________________ A person’s facial expression, posture, physical proximity, and gestures all can support
the words they are speaking, or even give you insights into what they might not express verbally.

4. _________________________ If you don’t understand what a person is saying, speak up rather than trying to create
meaning based on what you think the person is saying.

5. _________________________ Although you want to avoid giving advice or making judgments, you do need to
provide feedback to the speaker.