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Showing posts with label Communication. Show all posts
December 3, 2014
December 10, 2012
Pair Interview
Group Size: any size
Time Line: 20 minutes time will depend on the number of interview questions you decide to use
Equipment Needed: Overhead with team formation directions
Space Required: classroom
Activity Description:
Members get into groups of two and interview one another. Possible questions to use:
1. Who do you think is the most important person who has lived in the past 100 years?
2. What is the best movie you have seen recently?
3. What is the title of the last book you have read?
4. If you could be any animal other than human, what would you be?
5. If you could travel to any place in the world, where would you go?
6. What is your favorite sport?
7. One adjective to describe me is...
8. The emotion I find most difficult to control is...
Suggested Reflection Questions
Content (cognitive learning)
• What did you discover about your classmate?
• Why is it difficult to answer some of the questions?
Social Skills (social learning)
• Which social skills did you, as a pair, use to make this activity successful?
• Why is attentive listening important during this activity?
Personal learning
• How did you feel about being interviewed?
• What did you learn about yourself from this activity?
• What unique qualities are you proud of as a result of this activity?
http://cooperativelearning.nuvvo.com/lesson/3843-10-teambuilding-activities-for-you-to-try
Time Line: 20 minutes time will depend on the number of interview questions you decide to use
Equipment Needed: Overhead with team formation directions
Space Required: classroom
Activity Description:
Members get into groups of two and interview one another. Possible questions to use:
1. Who do you think is the most important person who has lived in the past 100 years?
2. What is the best movie you have seen recently?
3. What is the title of the last book you have read?
4. If you could be any animal other than human, what would you be?
5. If you could travel to any place in the world, where would you go?
6. What is your favorite sport?
7. One adjective to describe me is...
8. The emotion I find most difficult to control is...
Suggested Reflection Questions
Content (cognitive learning)
• What did you discover about your classmate?
• Why is it difficult to answer some of the questions?
Social Skills (social learning)
• Which social skills did you, as a pair, use to make this activity successful?
• Why is attentive listening important during this activity?
Personal learning
• How did you feel about being interviewed?
• What did you learn about yourself from this activity?
• What unique qualities are you proud of as a result of this activity?
http://cooperativelearning.nuvvo.com/lesson/3843-10-teambuilding-activities-for-you-to-try
November 26, 2012
Bad mouthing on Facebook lost my job...
The following story is the perfect example of how speaking negatively makes the person talking look bad.
A waitress at a pizza joint in Charlotte, N.C., was fired from her job after she ranted on her Facebook page about a couple of bad tippers, the Charlotte Observer reports.
Ashley Johnson, 22, was working at Brixx Pizza when a couple came in for lunch and stayed for three hours, which forced her to stay long past her shift’s end. The couple left only a $5 tip, which Ms. Johnson thought was a measly amount:
Ms. Johnson apologized for her bad judgement:
A waitress at a pizza joint in Charlotte, N.C., was fired from her job after she ranted on her Facebook page about a couple of bad tippers, the Charlotte Observer reports.
Ashley Johnson, 22, was working at Brixx Pizza when a couple came in for lunch and stayed for three hours, which forced her to stay long past her shift’s end. The couple left only a $5 tip, which Ms. Johnson thought was a measly amount:
Ms. Johnson did what most folks who need a good rant do nowadays. When she got home, she went on Facebook. “Thanks for eating at Brixx,” she wrote, “you cheap piece of s— camper.”Two days after, her manager called her in, showed her a copy of her Facebook comments and told her she was being fired because she broke company policy against criticizing customers. Brixx Pizza also has a policy against casting the restaurant in a negative light on social networks.
Ms. Johnson apologized for her bad judgement:
“It was my own fault,” she said. “I did write the message. But I had no idea that something that, to me is very small, could result in my losing my job … I lost my job because of a Facebook status. Even a week later, that’s still a lot to get your mind around.”An employment lawyer says the Internet gives people a false sense of security:
If you say something on social networks that puts your employer in a negative light, “that’s not very different than an employee standing on a corner and holding a sign or screaming it. It’s public, and it’s out there for the world to see. Individuals can forget that it is a very public forum.”http://news.nationalpost.com/2010/05/17/waitress-gets-fired-after-facebook-rant-about-bad-tipper/
November 8, 2012
Einstein
"When technology has replaced human interaction, we will be looking at a generation of idiots."
- Einstein
What did he mean by that?
How would we replace interaction with technology?
Why is it better to talk to people face-to-face?
Why is it important to look people in the eyes? What are you "telling" them when you look them in the eyes?
What can we do to prove this statement is incorrect?
Do you agree or disagree?
October 20, 2012
The beauty of ASL
What is sign language?
Can deaf people understand and appreciate music?
Watch the following video: http://www.wimp.com/deafprofessional/
Is it important for us to learn about different forms of communication?
Is it important for everyone to understand people who have special needs?
Everyone has challenges, often times they are invisible to the rest of us.
Can deaf people understand and appreciate music?
Watch the following video: http://www.wimp.com/deafprofessional/
Is it important for us to learn about different forms of communication?
Is it important for everyone to understand people who have special needs?
Everyone has challenges, often times they are invisible to the rest of us.
September 24, 2012
The Mom Song
This video is a classic.
http://www.wimp.com/momtalk/
If your mom sounds like this, remember it's only because she cares.
How well do you communicate with your parents?
Do you make eye contact when your parents talk to you?
Does your body language say "I am trying to make our relationship work." or does it say "You are really bothering me." ?
Do you ask your parents about their day?
Do you tell them about your day?
Every relationship takes work. Relationships are not split 50/50. It requires 100% from each side.
http://www.wimp.com/momtalk/
If your mom sounds like this, remember it's only because she cares.
How well do you communicate with your parents?
Do you make eye contact when your parents talk to you?
Does your body language say "I am trying to make our relationship work." or does it say "You are really bothering me." ?
Do you ask your parents about their day?
Do you tell them about your day?
Every relationship takes work. Relationships are not split 50/50. It requires 100% from each side.
Sharing Emotions
The following baby illustrates the internal need we all have to communicate with people.
http://www.wimp.com/babyfun/
Discussion questions:
What was dad doing that may have contributed to the baby talking so much? (nodding, eye contact, etc.)
Did the baby know what she was saying?
Did the parents understand what was being said?
Was there body language that was taking place?
Our need to communicate is innate (built-in). That is why babies cry, tears fall when we are sad, and our heart pounds when we are nervous. Our body is built to show what we are feeling.
A study was done to measure stress levels in people who were asked not to show emotion. These people were asked to watch a sad show. They were hooked up to machines that measured their blood pressure and heart rate. Half of the people were asked not to cry. The people who were asked not to cry showed increased levels of stress. Whereas, the people who were able to cry remained in a state of peace.
Holding back emotions leads to stress. Communicate how you feel.
http://www.wimp.com/babyfun/
Discussion questions:
What was dad doing that may have contributed to the baby talking so much? (nodding, eye contact, etc.)
Did the baby know what she was saying?
Did the parents understand what was being said?
Was there body language that was taking place?
Our need to communicate is innate (built-in). That is why babies cry, tears fall when we are sad, and our heart pounds when we are nervous. Our body is built to show what we are feeling.
A study was done to measure stress levels in people who were asked not to show emotion. These people were asked to watch a sad show. They were hooked up to machines that measured their blood pressure and heart rate. Half of the people were asked not to cry. The people who were asked not to cry showed increased levels of stress. Whereas, the people who were able to cry remained in a state of peace.
Holding back emotions leads to stress. Communicate how you feel.
Talking Parrot
The following video shows how a parrot communicates with it's owner.
http://www.wimp.com/alexparrot/
Discussion questions:
What did the owner do with the objects when she pulled out the tray?
Why did she show each one to the parrot?
How long did each questions take to ask?
Did she wait for an answer? How long did the owner wait for an answer?
When we communicate with people do we take the time to make sure they know what we are asking?
Do we give people a chance to fully explain themselves?
How often do we cut people off or jump onto the next topic when we speak with them?
How much listening are you doing when you talk to someone?
http://www.wimp.com/alexparrot/
Discussion questions:
What did the owner do with the objects when she pulled out the tray?
Why did she show each one to the parrot?
How long did each questions take to ask?
Did she wait for an answer? How long did the owner wait for an answer?
When we communicate with people do we take the time to make sure they know what we are asking?
Do we give people a chance to fully explain themselves?
How often do we cut people off or jump onto the next topic when we speak with them?
How much listening are you doing when you talk to someone?
September 14, 2012
3 Types of Listening
What are three types of effective listening?
1. Paraphrasing: To paraphrase, one simply rewords what another individual has said. For example, the speaker might say, "She was foolish to quit her job." The listener might respond, "I hear you saying that you believe she shouldn't have quit." What has occurred is paraphrasing where the listener has clarified what the speaker has said.
2. Open Questions: An open question explores a person's statement without requiring a simple "yes" or "no" answer. The basic difference between an open question and a closed question is what they provide the person being asked. When you are asked an open question it helps you think more about an issue. A closed question will not do that. It may force you to answer before you are ready, or require a "yes" or "no" answer that doesn't allow more thinking about the issue. Closed questions close the door on further thought, while open questions open the door. For example, the speaker might say, "I don't like my job." The listener might respond, "What about your job don't you like?" or, "Tell me more about your feelings regarding your job."
3. Feeling Reflection: Feeling reflection is a response in which you express a feeling or emotion you have experienced in reference to a particular statement. For example, the speaker might say, "I get sick of working so much overtime!" The listener might respond, "I hear you feeling angry and resentful at being asked to work so much overtime." Feeling reflections are perhaps the most difficult active listening responses to make. Not only do you actively listen to what is being said but also you actively listen for what is being felt. When you make a feeling reflection, you are reflecting back what you hear of another's feelings. It is similar to paraphrasing; however, you repeat what you heard them feeling instead of what you heard them saying. To understand what individuals are feeling, you must listen to their words, to their tone of voice, and watch their body signals. By observing all three you can begin to guess their feelings.
* Listen carefully so that you will be able to understand, comprehend and evaluate. Careful listening will require a conscious effort on your part. You must be aware of the verbal and nonverbal messages (reading between the lines).
* Be mentally and physically prepared to listen. Put other thoughts out of your mind. Your attention will be diverted from listening if you try to think of answers in advance.* You can't hear if you do all the talking.
* Think about the topic in advance, if possible. Be prepared to listen.
* Listen with empathy. See the situation from the other's point of view. Try to put yourself in their shoes.
* Be courteous; don't interrupt. Take notes if you worry about forgetting a particular point.
* Avoid stereotyping individuals by making assumptions about how you expect them to act. This will bias your listening.
* Listen to how something is said. Be alert for what is left unsaid.
* Make certain everyone involved gets an opportunity to voice their opinions. Don't let one person dominate the conversation.
* Face those you are talking with, lean slightly forward and make eye contact. Use your body to show your interest and concern.
http://www.livestrong.com/article/14657-improving-listening-skills/
1. Paraphrasing: To paraphrase, one simply rewords what another individual has said. For example, the speaker might say, "She was foolish to quit her job." The listener might respond, "I hear you saying that you believe she shouldn't have quit." What has occurred is paraphrasing where the listener has clarified what the speaker has said.
2. Open Questions: An open question explores a person's statement without requiring a simple "yes" or "no" answer. The basic difference between an open question and a closed question is what they provide the person being asked. When you are asked an open question it helps you think more about an issue. A closed question will not do that. It may force you to answer before you are ready, or require a "yes" or "no" answer that doesn't allow more thinking about the issue. Closed questions close the door on further thought, while open questions open the door. For example, the speaker might say, "I don't like my job." The listener might respond, "What about your job don't you like?" or, "Tell me more about your feelings regarding your job."
3. Feeling Reflection: Feeling reflection is a response in which you express a feeling or emotion you have experienced in reference to a particular statement. For example, the speaker might say, "I get sick of working so much overtime!" The listener might respond, "I hear you feeling angry and resentful at being asked to work so much overtime." Feeling reflections are perhaps the most difficult active listening responses to make. Not only do you actively listen to what is being said but also you actively listen for what is being felt. When you make a feeling reflection, you are reflecting back what you hear of another's feelings. It is similar to paraphrasing; however, you repeat what you heard them feeling instead of what you heard them saying. To understand what individuals are feeling, you must listen to their words, to their tone of voice, and watch their body signals. By observing all three you can begin to guess their feelings.
* Listen carefully so that you will be able to understand, comprehend and evaluate. Careful listening will require a conscious effort on your part. You must be aware of the verbal and nonverbal messages (reading between the lines).
* Be mentally and physically prepared to listen. Put other thoughts out of your mind. Your attention will be diverted from listening if you try to think of answers in advance.* You can't hear if you do all the talking.
* Think about the topic in advance, if possible. Be prepared to listen.
* Listen with empathy. See the situation from the other's point of view. Try to put yourself in their shoes.
* Be courteous; don't interrupt. Take notes if you worry about forgetting a particular point.
* Avoid stereotyping individuals by making assumptions about how you expect them to act. This will bias your listening.
* Listen to how something is said. Be alert for what is left unsaid.
* Make certain everyone involved gets an opportunity to voice their opinions. Don't let one person dominate the conversation.
* Face those you are talking with, lean slightly forward and make eye contact. Use your body to show your interest and concern.
http://www.livestrong.com/article/14657-improving-listening-skills/
I hear you...
Oprah Winfrey said, "I see you, I hear you and what you say matters."
She is one of the most powerful communicators. People who would not interview with anyone else were willing to talk to Oprah, because they felt she would listen to them.
Are you listening?
August 31, 2012
July 12, 2012
Communication Styles
These people are poor communicators.
Placater
Words- agrees (Whatever you want is okay. I am just here to make you happy.)
Insides- "I feel like a nothing: without someone I am worthless."
The Placater always talks in an apologetic way, never disagreeing, no matter what. This is the "yes man". This person always needs someone to approve of him.
Blamer
Words- disagree (You never do anything right. What is the matter with you?)
Insides- "I am lonely and unsuccessful."
The blamer is a fault-finder, dictator, and a boss. They act superior to others and seem to be saying: "If it weren't for you everything would be alright." The voice is hard, tight, and often shrill and loud.
Computer
Words- ultra-reasonable (Observes others closely)
Insides- "I feel vulnerable."
Very correct, reasonable, with no semblance of any feeling showing. They are calm, cool, collected. The voice is often monotone.
Placater
Words- agrees (Whatever you want is okay. I am just here to make you happy.)
Insides- "I feel like a nothing: without someone I am worthless."
The Placater always talks in an apologetic way, never disagreeing, no matter what. This is the "yes man". This person always needs someone to approve of him.
Blamer
Words- disagree (You never do anything right. What is the matter with you?)
Insides- "I am lonely and unsuccessful."
The blamer is a fault-finder, dictator, and a boss. They act superior to others and seem to be saying: "If it weren't for you everything would be alright." The voice is hard, tight, and often shrill and loud.
Computer
Words- ultra-reasonable (Observes others closely)
Insides- "I feel vulnerable."
Very correct, reasonable, with no semblance of any feeling showing. They are calm, cool, collected. The voice is often monotone.
Clarifying Phrases
These phrases will help you better understand someone. It can also lead you into helping someone change their behavior.
Could it be that...
I wonder if...
I'm not sure if I'm with you, but...
Would you buy this idea....
What I guess I'm hearing is....
Correct me if I'm wrong, but.....
Is it possible that...
Does it sound reasonable that you...
Could this be what's going on, you....
From where I stand, you.....
This is what I think I hear you saying....
You appear to be feeling...
It appears you...
Perhaps you're feeling...
It appears you....
Perhaps you're feeling....
I somehow sense that maybe you feel...
Is there any chance that you...
Maybe you feel.....
Let me see if I understand: you.....
Let me see if I am with you: you.....
Could it be that...
I wonder if...
I'm not sure if I'm with you, but...
Would you buy this idea....
What I guess I'm hearing is....
Correct me if I'm wrong, but.....
Is it possible that...
Does it sound reasonable that you...
Could this be what's going on, you....
From where I stand, you.....
This is what I think I hear you saying....
You appear to be feeling...
It appears you...
Perhaps you're feeling...
It appears you....
Perhaps you're feeling....
I somehow sense that maybe you feel...
Is there any chance that you...
Maybe you feel.....
Let me see if I understand: you.....
Let me see if I am with you: you.....
Communication "Leads"
In order to communicate well, we often have to clarify. Gaining an understanding for another person's perspective can mean talking to them about what YOU are hearing them say. Try the following sentence starters when communcating with someone about what they feel:
You feel......
From your point of view.......
It seems to me that you.......
From where you stand....
As you see it....
You think.....
You believe.......
What I hear you saying......
You're feeling____________because of (action)_____________........
I'm picking up that you....
I really hear you saying that.....
Where you're coming from.....
When you reflect back to someone what you are hearing, they feel validated (i.e. you care about them and understand them).
You feel......
From your point of view.......
It seems to me that you.......
From where you stand....
As you see it....
You think.....
You believe.......
What I hear you saying......
You're feeling____________because of (action)_____________........
I'm picking up that you....
I really hear you saying that.....
Where you're coming from.....
When you reflect back to someone what you are hearing, they feel validated (i.e. you care about them and understand them).
Interpersonal Communication Inventory
By: Millard J. Bienvenu Sr.
Read each of the following questions carefully in reference to people other than your family or relatives. Please answer each question on a separate piece of paper with a YES (happens most of the time or usually), NO (happens seldom or never), or SOMETIMES (cannot answer yes or no-try to use this answer as little as possible). If you cannot give the exact answer to a question, answer the best you can but be sure to answer each one. There are no right or wrong answers. Answer according to the way you feel at the presesnt time. Honest answers are very necessary or the value of this form will be lost to you:
1. Your words come out the way you would like them to in conversation.
2. When you are asked a question that is not clear, you ask the person to expain what they mean.
3. When you are trying to explain something, other people have a tendency to put words in your mouth.
4. You assume the other person knows what you are trying to say without your expaining what you really mean.
5. You ask the other person to tell you how they feel about the point you are trying to make.
6. It is difficult for you to talk with other people.
7. In conversation, you talk about things which are of interest to both you and the other person.
8. You find it difficult to express your ideas when they differ from those around you.
9. In conversation, you try to put yourself in the other person's shoes.
10. In conversation, you have a tendency to do more talking than the other person.
11. You are aware of how your tone of voice may affect others.
12. You refrain from saying something that you know will only hurt otheres or make matters worse.
13. It is difficult to accept constructive criticism from others.
14. When someone has hurt your feelings, you discuss this with them.
15. You later apologize to someone whose feelings you may have hurt.
16. It upsets you a great deal when someone disagrees with you.
17. You find it difficult to think clearly when you are angry with someone.
18. You fail to disagree with others because you are afraid they will get angry.
19. When a problem arises between you and another person, you discuss it without getting angry.
20. You are satisfied with the way you settle your differences with others.
21. You pout and sulk for a long time when someone upsets you.
22. You become very uneasy when someone pays you a compliment.
23. Generally, you are able to trust other people.
24. You find it difficult to compliment and praise others.
25. You deliberately try to conceal your faults from others.
26. You help others to understand you by saying how you think, feel, and believe.
27. It is difficult for you to confide in people.
28. You have a tendency to change the subject when your feelings enter into a discussion.
29. In conversation, you let the other person finish talking before reacting to what they say.
30. You find yourself not paying attention while in conversation with others.
31. You try to listen for meaning when someone is talking.
32. Others seem to be listening when you are talking.
33. In a discussion it is difficult for you to see things from the other person's point of view.
34. You pretend you are listening to others when actually you are not.
35. In conversation, you can tell the difference between what a person is saying and what they may be feeling.
36. While speaking, you are aware of how others are reacting to what you are saying.
37. You feel that other people wish you were a different kind of person.
38. Other people understand your feelings.
39. Others remark that you always seem to think you are right.
40. You admit that you are wrong when you know that you are.
Score your answers using the following key. The higher your number- the better communicator you must be!
Scoring Key:
YES-NO-SOMETIMES
1. 3-0-2
2. 3-0-2
3. 0-3-1
4. 0-3-1
5. 3-0-2
6. 0-3-1
7. 3-0-2
8. 0-3-1
9. 3-0-2
10. 0-3-1
11. 3-0-2
12. 3-0-2
13. 0-3-1
14. 3-0-2
15. 3-0-2
16. 0-3-1
17. 0-3-1
18. 0-3-1
19. 3-0-2
20. 3-0-2
21. 0-3-1
22. 0-3-1
23. 3-0-2
24. 0-3-1
25. 0-3-1
26. 3-0-2
27. 0-3-1
28. 0-3-1
29. 3-0-2
30. 0-3-1
31. 3-0-2
32. 3-0-2
33. 0-3-1
34. 0-3-1
35. 3-0-2
36. 3-0-2
37. 0-3-1
38. 3-0-2
39. 0-3-1
40. 3-0-2
Read each of the following questions carefully in reference to people other than your family or relatives. Please answer each question on a separate piece of paper with a YES (happens most of the time or usually), NO (happens seldom or never), or SOMETIMES (cannot answer yes or no-try to use this answer as little as possible). If you cannot give the exact answer to a question, answer the best you can but be sure to answer each one. There are no right or wrong answers. Answer according to the way you feel at the presesnt time. Honest answers are very necessary or the value of this form will be lost to you:
1. Your words come out the way you would like them to in conversation.
2. When you are asked a question that is not clear, you ask the person to expain what they mean.
3. When you are trying to explain something, other people have a tendency to put words in your mouth.
4. You assume the other person knows what you are trying to say without your expaining what you really mean.
5. You ask the other person to tell you how they feel about the point you are trying to make.
6. It is difficult for you to talk with other people.
7. In conversation, you talk about things which are of interest to both you and the other person.
8. You find it difficult to express your ideas when they differ from those around you.
9. In conversation, you try to put yourself in the other person's shoes.
10. In conversation, you have a tendency to do more talking than the other person.
11. You are aware of how your tone of voice may affect others.
12. You refrain from saying something that you know will only hurt otheres or make matters worse.
13. It is difficult to accept constructive criticism from others.
14. When someone has hurt your feelings, you discuss this with them.
15. You later apologize to someone whose feelings you may have hurt.
16. It upsets you a great deal when someone disagrees with you.
17. You find it difficult to think clearly when you are angry with someone.
18. You fail to disagree with others because you are afraid they will get angry.
19. When a problem arises between you and another person, you discuss it without getting angry.
20. You are satisfied with the way you settle your differences with others.
21. You pout and sulk for a long time when someone upsets you.
22. You become very uneasy when someone pays you a compliment.
23. Generally, you are able to trust other people.
24. You find it difficult to compliment and praise others.
25. You deliberately try to conceal your faults from others.
26. You help others to understand you by saying how you think, feel, and believe.
27. It is difficult for you to confide in people.
28. You have a tendency to change the subject when your feelings enter into a discussion.
29. In conversation, you let the other person finish talking before reacting to what they say.
30. You find yourself not paying attention while in conversation with others.
31. You try to listen for meaning when someone is talking.
32. Others seem to be listening when you are talking.
33. In a discussion it is difficult for you to see things from the other person's point of view.
34. You pretend you are listening to others when actually you are not.
35. In conversation, you can tell the difference between what a person is saying and what they may be feeling.
36. While speaking, you are aware of how others are reacting to what you are saying.
37. You feel that other people wish you were a different kind of person.
38. Other people understand your feelings.
39. Others remark that you always seem to think you are right.
40. You admit that you are wrong when you know that you are.
Score your answers using the following key. The higher your number- the better communicator you must be!
Scoring Key:
YES-NO-SOMETIMES
1. 3-0-2
2. 3-0-2
3. 0-3-1
4. 0-3-1
5. 3-0-2
6. 0-3-1
7. 3-0-2
8. 0-3-1
9. 3-0-2
10. 0-3-1
11. 3-0-2
12. 3-0-2
13. 0-3-1
14. 3-0-2
15. 3-0-2
16. 0-3-1
17. 0-3-1
18. 0-3-1
19. 3-0-2
20. 3-0-2
21. 0-3-1
22. 0-3-1
23. 3-0-2
24. 0-3-1
25. 0-3-1
26. 3-0-2
27. 0-3-1
28. 0-3-1
29. 3-0-2
30. 0-3-1
31. 3-0-2
32. 3-0-2
33. 0-3-1
34. 0-3-1
35. 3-0-2
36. 3-0-2
37. 0-3-1
38. 3-0-2
39. 0-3-1
40. 3-0-2
Human Knot Activity
Objective: Build communication skills, problem solving, and discuss the roles people play in a group.
Materials: None
Activity: Have the group form a tight circle. Explain the activity and allow people to step out if they are not comfortable with it. Have people put their right arm into the center of the circle, and hold hands with someone. Then have people put their left arm in the circle and hold someone else's hand. No one should hold both hands with the same person, or hold the hand of someone directly next to them in the cirlce.
Ask the group to untangle themselves, without letting go of hands.
Processing:
How did you feel during this activity? How were ideas expressed? Is there anything you would do differently? Who was the leader/ leaders? Why? How can we apply this to what we do every day? What roles do we play when there is a problem? Who do we seek for help?
Materials: None
Activity: Have the group form a tight circle. Explain the activity and allow people to step out if they are not comfortable with it. Have people put their right arm into the center of the circle, and hold hands with someone. Then have people put their left arm in the circle and hold someone else's hand. No one should hold both hands with the same person, or hold the hand of someone directly next to them in the cirlce.
Ask the group to untangle themselves, without letting go of hands.
Processing:
How did you feel during this activity? How were ideas expressed? Is there anything you would do differently? Who was the leader/ leaders? Why? How can we apply this to what we do every day? What roles do we play when there is a problem? Who do we seek for help?
Commonality Activity
Objective: to help individuals see what they have in common with others and help them connect to people in the group.
Materials: None
Activity: As the group to form pairs, talk to their partner and discover three things they have in common with one another. Ask the group to share with the group what they have in common.
Materials: None
Activity: As the group to form pairs, talk to their partner and discover three things they have in common with one another. Ask the group to share with the group what they have in common.
Body Language Activity
Objective: Build skills of observing non-verbal communication
WARNING- the class must be pretty comfortable with each other for this to work!
Materials: None
Activity:
Have the group form a loose circle. The facilitator calls out a feeling (angry, joyful, proud, etc.) and participants strike a pose for ten seconds without talking, expressing these different emotions through their body language and facial expressions.
Processing:
Which emotion was the easiest to identify on others? Why?
Which emotion was the easiest to show/ identify? Why?
How much of what we say is actually communicated through just our words? (about 10-20%) The rest is voice fluxuations, projection, posture, facial expressions, hand gestures, etc.
WARNING- the class must be pretty comfortable with each other for this to work!
Materials: None
Activity:
Have the group form a loose circle. The facilitator calls out a feeling (angry, joyful, proud, etc.) and participants strike a pose for ten seconds without talking, expressing these different emotions through their body language and facial expressions.
Processing:
Which emotion was the easiest to identify on others? Why?
Which emotion was the easiest to show/ identify? Why?
How much of what we say is actually communicated through just our words? (about 10-20%) The rest is voice fluxuations, projection, posture, facial expressions, hand gestures, etc.
Lego Listening
Objective: build communication skills.
Materials needed:
Legos or other building blocks. There must be enough to allow each pair to have the same amount each (at least 10 blocks per person- each individual in the pair has the exact same blocks as their partner)
Activity:
Divide the group into pairs. Each pair sits back to back. Each person has a set of LEGO blocks- the two sets must have the same number, size and color blocks. One person makes a shape with their blocks without showing it to the other person. He/ she describes to the other player how to build the same design. The builder can only answer yes or no, and cannot ask questions of the person who is describing how to build the block design. Once they are done, the pair can compare both designs and see how closely they resemble each other.
Ask the class: How does this activity apply to your relationships? How does this activity apply to school? What can you do to improve your listening skills?
Materials needed:
Legos or other building blocks. There must be enough to allow each pair to have the same amount each (at least 10 blocks per person- each individual in the pair has the exact same blocks as their partner)
Activity:
Divide the group into pairs. Each pair sits back to back. Each person has a set of LEGO blocks- the two sets must have the same number, size and color blocks. One person makes a shape with their blocks without showing it to the other person. He/ she describes to the other player how to build the same design. The builder can only answer yes or no, and cannot ask questions of the person who is describing how to build the block design. Once they are done, the pair can compare both designs and see how closely they resemble each other.
Ask the class: How does this activity apply to your relationships? How does this activity apply to school? What can you do to improve your listening skills?
June 24, 2012
Body Language Class Activty
Materials: Pipe cleaners
Object of Lesson: Students can identify the different emotions that our body expresses.
Activity: Preface this lesson by discussing the MANY different types of emotions (stressed, frustrated, angry, happy, sad, confident, shy, bored, interested, etc.) Make a list on the board of all the emotions so that students can refer back to them as needed. You may want to hace the students act out some of these emotions and discuss the placement of the hands, shoulders, head, etc. Pass out the pipe cleaners and have the students create a stick figure person that is expressing one of the emotions. Have the students share their "person" with the class.
Object of Lesson: Students can identify the different emotions that our body expresses.
Activity: Preface this lesson by discussing the MANY different types of emotions (stressed, frustrated, angry, happy, sad, confident, shy, bored, interested, etc.) Make a list on the board of all the emotions so that students can refer back to them as needed. You may want to hace the students act out some of these emotions and discuss the placement of the hands, shoulders, head, etc. Pass out the pipe cleaners and have the students create a stick figure person that is expressing one of the emotions. Have the students share their "person" with the class.
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