The Principles of Listening to Children

Overview

Framework:
RQF
Level:
Level 1
Unit No:
J/505/1616
Credits:
3
Guided learning hours:
27 hours

Assessment Guidance

N/A

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Know the intention of listening.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1
    List the values and benefits of listening to children.
  • 1.2
    Describe how to actively listen to children.
  • 1.3
    Identify the purpose of listening:
    a) with empathy
    b) without expectation of a specific outcome.
  • 1.4
    Identify the possible negative effects of having own agenda while listening.
2

Know the importance of acknowledging children's feelings and needs.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1
    Give an example of acknowledging a child's feelings.
  • 2.2
    Give an example of acknowledging a child's needs.
3

Know how to ask child friendly questions when listening to children.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1
    Give an example of an open question.
  • 3.2
    Give an example of a closed question.
  • 3.3
    Give an example of when a closed questions can be used when listening to children.
  • 3.4
    Give an example of when open question can be used when listening to children.