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Type: Television clip
Topic(s): Speaking up in class, participating in class, listening critically
Search Terms: teaching Dwight active listening
Video Title: The Office Season 9 Episode 7; Teaching Dwight active listening
Time (of video): 1:20
Posted by: Kevin Taylor
Date Posted: November 1, 2013
Video description: Being an active, critical listener takes practice. Watch Dwight’s attempt at active listening.
Question/writing prompt to discuss or paste into discussion board/Video Tools: Have you ever caught yourself pretending to listen? Did the other party notice? How did you recover and engage again?
Learning from Dwight’s Failure Objective: Students understand the importance of critical listening.
Show the video. Dwight’s attempt at critical listening is humorous; however, he may be missing important information because he is not listening to what is being said. Ask students:
• Why do you think he is failing in his attempt?
• How can you avoid being Dwight and instead become a good critical listener?