Voices and Views: Speaking, Listening, and Debate · Term 2

Active Listening and Responding

Students will practice active listening techniques, including paraphrasing, asking clarifying questions, and providing constructive feedback.

Key Questions

  1. Analyze how active listening contributes to effective communication.
  2. Differentiate between merely hearing and actively listening to a speaker.
  3. Construct a thoughtful response that demonstrates understanding of a speaker's message.

CBSE Learning Outcomes

NCERT: English-7-Active-ListeningNCERT: English-7-Interpersonal-Communication
Class: Class 2
Subject: English
Unit: Voices and Views: Speaking, Listening, and Debate
Period: Term 2

Suggested Methodologies

Fishbowl Discussion

Inner circle discusses while outer circle observes and evaluates

20–40 min

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Round Robin

Each student contributes one idea per turn, no repeats

10–25 min

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