Tuesday 9th December

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• Special Education

Wellbeing

Check-in

Ensure your students and staff are being reflective of their own mental health. It is not only extremely important, but can be a very rewarding experience for the people involved.

This check-in can be completed by the staff in your department, or with your students, to help them navigate their own wellbeing and discover potential focus areas.

Of course, we recommend keeping answers anonymous, and if you are seriously worried about anyone at your school, please refer them to the correct services or members of staff.

What picture reflects your mood in this moment?

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You know what is expected of you at school.

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You feel safe at school.

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How are you feeling today, physically and mentally?

What is taking up your

headspace the most today?

Have you had a meal in the last 4 hours?

Yes

I have had a snack

I haven't had time

I haven't felt hungry

No

Do you drink enough water?

Yes

Sometimes

No

What kind of exercise do you do?

What have you done in the past few days

that has made you feel happy?

What could you do today

that will bring you happiness?

What could you do in the coming days

that would make you feel happy?

What are some of the things

you are grateful for in your life?

Active listening

learning Outcomes

• Identify  and list active listening skills.
  
• Identify how to use active listening skills in an interview.
• Identify indications that someone is not listening to the speaker.

Could this conversation be improved on and how?

How do you recognize an active listener?

How much of our communication is body language.

15%

55%

5%

How could you use these active listening skills in an interview?

How would you recognize that someone is not listening?

You can tell that someone is not listening to the speaker if he or she:

1. asks a follow up question.
2. makes eye contact with the speaker.
3. slouches down in a chair.
4. Paraphrases what was said.

All of the following are features of active listening, except

1. sitting up straight.
2. listening to the speaker.
3. having an interested facial expression.
4. raising your hand to raise a comment during the presentation.

One reason to be an active listener is to:

1. speak more in class.
2. learn something new.
3. give a report.
4. share your own experiences.

Make eye contact with the speaker. This lets the speaker know that you are engaged in the conversation.

Participants in a conversation can ask follow up questions, when the speaker allows, to ask questions to clarify information.

When actively listening, your posture plays an important role. Sitting up straight and leaning in to the speaker will help you to listen better.

What is the main benefit of active listening for the learner?

Learning Outcomes

Identify and list active listening skills.

Identify how to use active listening skills in an interview.

Identify indications that someone is not listening to the speaker.