Checklist Activity

Worksheet Description

The “Listening Skills” worksheet is an interactive tool designed to help students identify and practice good listening behaviors. The top of the worksheet offers a place for the student to write their name, making the experience personal. It features a list of twelve statements describing various listening habits, each followed by a checkbox. Students are instructed to put a checkmark next to the statements that represent what a good listener does, such as “Look people in the eyes when they talk to you” and “Give the other person your complete attention.” This task encourages students to actively engage with the material and self-assess their own listening skills.

The statements are carefully chosen to cover a range of positive and negative listening practices, prompting students to think critically about each behavior. For example, constructive actions like “Try to understand the other person’s point of view” are mixed with negative habits like “Make up my mind about before they are finished speaking.” This mix provides a nuanced approach to learning about effective communication. As students work through the list, they are encouraged to reflect on their habits and consider how their actions can impact conversations. The worksheet serves not only as an educational resource but also as a self-reflective tool, fostering the development of empathetic and attentive communication skills in students.