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Communication Skills. Go to Page 65 of your Teen Health Book. Think, then speak. Outbound Messages. - Messages we send others. Don’t just blurt out the first words that come to your mind. Plan what you are going to say. Think it through. Has anyone ever heard something like this …
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Communication Skills Go to Page 65 of your Teen Health Book
Think, then speak Outbound Messages - Messages we send others • Don’t just blurt out the first words that come to your mind. Plan what you are going to say. Think it through. Has anyone ever heard something like this … “Think before you talk”
Use “I” Messages Outbound Messages - Messages we send others Express your concerns in terms of yourself. You’ll be less likely to make others angry or feel defensive. • What does it look like? “I feel hurt when I hear others talk about my family that way.”
Be honest with your thoughts and feelings Outbound Messages - Messages we send others • For example: • I hear what you are saying, even so, I prefer to do it this way based on my experience. Say what you really think and feel, but be polite. Respect the feelings of your listener.
Use appropriate body language Outbound Messages - Messages we send others Avoid mixed messages. Beware of gestures, especially when speaking with people of different cultural backgrounds. Show that you are part of the conversation.
Listen actively Inbound messages - Messages others receive from us as a listener Hearing v. Listening Hearing is being aware of sound Whereas Listening is paying attention to it For instance you may hear someone playing a tune on the guitar, but unless you listen you don’t know what song it is.
Ask questions Inbound messages - Messages others receive from us as a listener Clarifying questions can help you understand what they are saying better Prevents misunderstandings REMEMBER: Asking questions is to help you understand them, not to take over the conversation.
Mirror thoughts and feelings Inbound messages - Messages others receive from us as a listener Repeat what is said to make sure there are not any misunderstandings. “So let me make sure I understand what you are telling me…”
Use appropriate body language Inbound messages - Messages others receive from us as a listener Sound familiar? Our body language makes a difference when we speak and when we listen
Wait your turn Inbound messages - Messages others receive from us as a listener The phrase “Don’t interrupt” is often heard by young kids from adults. It is about respecting other people’s thoughts. Often in groups it may seem like you never get a chance to talk or maybe like you are talking all the time. Pay attention to who speaks most (even when it is you) and give others a chance to let their voice be heard to.
Project: Design a poster for a Communication Skill • Names on back of the cardboard Mrs. Stout hands your group. • Must include: • Skill name and definition on page 65 • Be creative and make the poster fit your group and your chosen skill. • Who: Groups of 2 or 3 from your table • Which skill: One member can pick from the hat Mr. Holden has as he comes around. • Materials: Once you have a skill chosen, than one person will be the dedicated material grabber. The materials are in the back.
Homework – Due next Friday • Use the questions on the paper to reflect on the skill you used, situation, what worked, and what could have gone better. • In the next week choose two situations that you used one of these skills.
