Participants will sit quietly for one minute to listen to the various sounds present in their environment. After the minute, they will share and compare the sounds they experienced, such as birds chirping, traffic noise, or movement in the room.
Setup Requirements
A quiet space where participants can sit comfortably.
Point of Concentration
on hearing the sounds around them
Side Coaching
Encourage participants to focus completely on their listening.
Remind them to note down any sounds that stand out to them.
Invite sharing without judgment.
Points of Observation
Listen for how participants react to different sounds.
Observe their engagement level during sharing.
Note any sounds that evoke strong responses.
Evaluation
What new sounds did you notice?
How did focusing on sound impact your perception of the environment?
What themes emerged in your discussions?
Examples
"I heard the sound of a car passing by."
"I noticed birds chirping in the distance."
"The creaking of the chair reminded me of my grandmother's home."