Character Strong: Active listening Unit 3

The SOFTEN method is how we position ourselves to actively listen. Check the boxes that state a part of the method.

• Seriousness or smile

• Notice your surroundings

• Eye Contact

• Offer food and drinks

• Forward lean

What is the "T" in the SOFTEN method?

• Truth and Time

• True and time

• Touch and tenderness

• Time and Touch

When using the SOFTEN method, why do you nod?

• To show the speaker you are listening

• To tell the speaker you disagree

• To keep yourself awake

• To encourage others to listen in

SPACE is how we demonstrate what we have heard. Select all the boxes that show what this method is.

• Show Patience and Caring Everyday

• Silence

• Paraphrase

• Comment on everything said

• Explore main topics using "Click on" strategy

We have two ______________ and ____ mouth, so we should __________ more than we say.

-Xenos, Greek philosopher

• eyes, one, see

• ears, one, hear

• feet, one, hop on one leg

• hands, one, clap

Extend your hand and ...

• say thank you.

• say goodbye.

• stretch out.

• wave.

Silence is when...

• you have nothing to say.

• you pause to allow them to finish their story.

• you restate everything word for word.

• you listen for your opportunity to talk next.

Open posture and leaning back are part of the SOFTEN method.

• True

• False

What was your favorite activity of our Active Listening Unit?