Instructions

This week, we will practice active listening.

1.

Find a place where you will not be disturbed (unplug your phone, tell everyone
youre busy) so you can put your full attention on listening.

2.

Choose a song to listen to from the list provided below. You can find the song on
iTunes, Spotify, YouTube, or some other music service. Be prepared to take notes either
on your computer or with a pencil and paper.

3.

Before listening, clear your mind. Take a few deep breaths and let go of your
prejudices.

4.

Play the song and note your reactions to the song as you listen. When you notice
an emotion that you feel, write it down. When you notice a kinesthetic response, write it
down. Be sure to include even the most subtle of kinesthetic responses, and remember
that even a negative reaction is an emotional response. Include how well the song keeps
your attention, and if something takes you out of the record and distracts you, write that
down.

5.

Once you have listened to the song, look over your notes and write a two to three
paragraph reflection on your experience as you listened to the song. Be sure to include
your emotional and kinesthetic responses (no matter how subtle).

6.

Submit your reflection to be reviewed by your peers.

Song List:

Eleanor Rigby - The Beatles

Scarlet Town - Gillian Welch

Walkin' After Midnight - Patsy Cline

Happy - Pharrell Williams

Uptown Funk - Mark Ronson ft. Bruno Mars

Badlands - Bruce Springsteen

Sangria - Blake Shelton

Adelle - Hello

Review criterialess
Music has the ability to elicit a wide array of emotional and kinesthetic responses - the
same song can make different people feel different ways and not everyone experiences
the same song in the same way. Grading for this assignment will not be based on the
responses you had, rather it will be based on completion and the overall quality and
depth of your reflection.
Peer-graded assignments require you and your classmates to grade each others work.
1. How do peer graded assignments work?
After you submit your work, youll be asked to review your classmates assignments. To
pass, youll need to earn a passing grade on your submission and complete the required
number of reviews.
2. How are grades calculated?
You and your classmates will be asked to provide a score for each part of the
assignment. Final grades are calculated by combining the median scores you received
for each section.
3. What kind of feedback should I give?
Be respectful, encouraging, and honest. Acknowledge what your classmate did well and
offer specific suggestions on how they can improve. Scores should reflect the learners
understanding of the assignment prompt and points should not be deducted for
difficulties with language or differences in opinion.
4. Is there a penalty for submitting my work late?
No, but its important to submit your work as close to the due date as you can.
Classmates grade most of the assignments within three days of the due date. If you
submit yours too late, there may not be anyone to review your work.
5. If I fail an assignment, can I try again?
Yes! Youll can always try again, but youll need to resubmit your work as soon as
possible to make sure your classmates have enough time to grade your work.
6. Can I edit my assignment?
Yes, but youll need to re-submit your work and any grade youve already received will be
deleted.