Exercise 2

Measure your level of active listening

Measure your level of active listening and reflect on our strengths and weaknesses. (20 minutes). You can use this questionnaire for students to self-assess their active listening skills and gain a clearer understanding of their strengths and areas for improvement in this crucial skill.

ANNEX 1: SELF-AWARENESS, MEASUREMENT TOOL

No Active Listening skill

Mark (1-10)

1 - no skillful
10 - very skillful

Score
01

Mindfulness: How focused are you during a conversation to fully understand what the other person is saying?

1=Very low
10=Very high
 
02 Empathy: How often do you show understanding and sensitivity towards the feelings of the speaker? 1= Never
10 = Always
 
03 Asking Clarifying Questions: How well do you use questions to gather more information and clarify any misunderstandings during a conversation? 1=Very poorly,
10=Very well
 
04 Paraphrasing and Summarizing: How skillfully do you repeat or summarize what the speaker has said to confirm understanding and demonstrate active listening? 1= Very poor
10= Excellent
 
05 Eye Contact and Body Language: How consistently do you maintain eye contact and use open and receptive body language during a conversation? 1= Very little
10 = A lot
 
06 Respect: How often do you show respect for the opinions and feelings of the speaker, even if they differ from yours? 1 = Rarely,
10 = Always
 
07 Constructive Feedback: How effectively do you provide constructive and respectful feedback during a conversation to demonstrate active listening? 1=Very ineffective
10=Very effective
 
08 Problem-Solving: How well do you understand the problems or concerns raised by the speaker and contribute to finding effective solutions? 1 = Very little
10 = A lot
 
09 Emotional Engagement: How emotionally connected do you feel with the speaker during a conversation, demonstrating your ability to empathize? 1=Very disconnected 10=Very  
10 Clarity in Communication: How clear are you in communicating during a conversation, avoiding confusion or misunderstandings? 1=Very unclear,
10=Very clear