Is this real listening? — Lawyer & Mediator · Pretender
You're training fictional student mediators at a school. Sort each behaviour: active listening, or blocks the conversation.
⚖️ All cases here are invented. This is not legal advice. For a real problem, talk to a trusted adult who can help you find proper support.
Sort into groups · ~3 min
Your role
You're the mediator (in this game).
Your goal
Teach what real listening looks like.
What you know
- Active listening: attention, open questions, summarising feelings and facts — without judging.
Limits
- Good intentions can still block a conversation.
Success looks like
- Listening — You recognised real listening.
- Blocks — You spotted the blocks.
- Nuance — You saw well-meant blocks.
Skills you used
- Active listening — Listening to understand, not just to reply.
- Empathy — Understanding how others feel.
In real life
Mediators use active listening so each side feels heard. In many schools, trained student mediators help classmates solve conflicts.
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Help people solve disagreements fairly.
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