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      Showing respect through listening

      Lesson details

      Learning outcome

      I can listen to others and be respectful of their ideas.

      Key learning points

      1. Move: moving quickly and appropriately to the information I have heard will help my team to be successful.
      2. Think: trying different strategies that others suggest can help us to solve problems together.
      3. Feel: listening to others and adding our own suggestions shows self-belief and courage.
      4. Connect: listening to the suggestions of others demonstrates respect for their ideas and opinions.
      5. Connect: listening carefully is important to ensure information is communicated accurately and effectively.

      Keywords

      • Listen - to pay close attention to words and sounds

      • Suggest - offer an idea or a plan that can be tried out

      • Respect - to treat others with kindness and care, showing that you value them and their ideas

      Common misconception

      Some pupils may think that staying silent while someone speaks is all that is needed to show respectful listening.

      Staying silent can be described as passive listening. Active and respectful listening uses thinking skills to understand, remember and respond to what has been said. You need to plan your next actions based on the information that has been said.

      Teacher tip

      When pupils design their own games, a reminder of general safety rules is recommended, e.g. equipment is not used to hit anyone, tagging must be used instead of tackling etc. The most successful games often have simple rules and use simple skills that everyone can have a go at.

      Equipment

      30+ cones, variety of obstacles, 15+ beanbags, 15+ balls, 15+ quoits, 15+ hoops, 1 blindfold

      Content guidance

      Risk assessment required - physical activity

      Supervision

      Adult supervision required

      Licence

      This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2026), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0
      except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions
      (Collection 2).

      Prior knowledge starter quiz

      4 Questions

      Q1.
      How might your speed change when you move with improved coordination?

      Correct answer: increase
      no change
      decrease

      Q2.
      Which team members should suggest ideas to try?

      the oldest
      Correct answer: anyone
      the best

      Q3.
      How can you make sure you understand your team’s tactics?

      Correct answer: listen carefully
      shout loudly
      run quickly

      Q4.
      What can you do if your first strategy doesn’t seem to be working?

      give up
      blame others
      Correct answer: suggest something else

      4 Questions

      Q1.
      Which of these skills can help you to receive and understand information?

      Correct answer: listening
      lifting
      lunging

      Q2.
      How can you show your teammates that you respect their ideas?

      laugh at them
      Correct answer: listen to them
      ignore them

      Q3.
      What should you do if you think you can improve someone else’s idea?

      Correct answer: share your suggestion
      stay silent
      steal their idea

      Q4.
      Which of these behaviours will help you to listen actively?

      talking non-stop
      looking around
      Correct answer: staying focused

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