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ESCRIPTION Some of the issues involved in listening, in particular the
difficulty of maintaining high levels of concentration,
are explored. This activity could follow Activity 21.
OBJECTIVES By the end of this activity, participants will:
• Have practiced a high level of listening skills.
• Be aware of the problems involved in high-level
listening and concentration.
PARTICIPANTS 6 to 20 participants; any type
TIME 45 minutes
RESOURCES • The “Talking Stick”—a feather duster, a coat hanger,
a baton—almost anything that is lightweight and
between 18 inches and 2 feet in length.
• Flipchart stand, paper, and markers ...