Listening Resources
NYU’s Listening Project
“Our modern culture perpetuates dehumanizing stereotypes and maintains an individualistic mentality that privileges the self over relationships and individual success over the common good. These cultural patterns have led to a national ‘crisis of connection’ in which people are increasingly disconnected from themselves and from each other,” said Way, professor of applied psychology at NYU Steinhardt, principal investigator of The Listening Project, and founder of the Project for the Advancement of Our Common Humanity (PACH).
Restorative Practices: Story Circles
A Story Circle is a versatile restorative practice that can be used proactively, to develop relationships and build community or reactively, to respond to wrongdoing, conflicts and problems. Circles give people an opportunity to speak and listen to one another in an atmosphere of safety, decorum and equality.
Listening: An Essential Social Justice Practice
“Knowing how essential it is for “students to feel personally accepted, respected, included, and supported by others in the school social environment” (Goodenow, 1993) means that I have to work hard at knowing who my students are as individuals. Listening is the way that I accomplish that. Listening not only means that we know our students, it also changes the way we teach. When we listen to our students, we find ourselves challenged and inspired to create more relevant, social justice oriented curriculum.
Listen First: A Conversation About Authentic Listening, Leadership, and Learning
The concept of authentic listening is simple enough, but its actual practice is semi-radical. The good news is, almost anybody can learn to do it.
TED Radio Hour: The Act of Listening
Listening — to loved ones, strangers, faraway places — is an act of generosity and a source of discovery. In this episode, TED speakers describe how we change when we listen deeply.
R.A.I.N: A Four-Step Process for Using Mindfulness in Difficult Times
Stress and anxiety can interfere with the ability to listen. R.A.I.N. is a four-step process that offers ‘in-the-trenches’ support for working with intense and difficult emotions.