Acquiring Core Skills - Communication

​Acquiring Core Skills -

communication​

​"It's not just about what you say, it's how you say it."

​MAXIMIZING OPPORTUNITIES FOR POSITIVE COMMUNICATION

While the key to success in relationships lies in one’s ability to communicate, it’s not just the words a person uses, but the nonverbal cues or “body language” that speak the loudest. Facial expressions, gestures, posture, tone of voice, and level of eye contact are powerful communication tools. They can put people at ease, build trust, and draw others towards you, or they can offend, confuse, or push people away. By improving your understanding and use of nonverbal communication, they will be able to better express themselves , connect better with others, and build stronger, more rewarding relationships.

 

 

​COMMUNICATION involves a sender and a receiver

​ENCODE = Convert into coded form either verbally, through written form / text or through non-verbal expression

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DECODE = Translate the coded form into an actual message (to interpret what is being transferred to you)

​TONE OF VOICE WHEN COMMUNICATING

​When it comes to tone of voice, it’s not just about what you say, it’s how you say it. When you speak, other people “read” your voice in addition to listening to your words. Things they pay attention to include your

• timing and pace,

• how loud you speak,

• your tone and inflection, and

• sounds that convey understanding, such as “ahh” and “uh-huh.”

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Think about how your tone of voice can indicate sarcasm, anger, affection, or confidence.

​Whatever you speak from your mouth comes from you, by you. No one can be blamed for speaking irresponsibly for you.

​​WORDS HAVE POWER

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​Words can build up or tear down. Harsh words are destructive and ultimately those harsh words come back to you.

​​you ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR WHAT YOU SAY

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Controlling what you say is best done by:

• Pausing before responding

• Mentally planning what you should say

• Speaking in a calm tone​

YOU CAN CONTROL WHAT

YOU SAY

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​SPEAKING RESPONSIBLY

​how important is verbal communication?

• talking on the telephone

• joking with friends

• conversing with an adult

• quarelling / arguing with a sibling

• asking to borrow money​

• discussing a homework assignment

• asking for help on an assignment​

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​sheet of paper, pencil:

On a scale of 1-5, with five being extremely important and one being not important at all, rank the importance of verbal communication in your daily life.

​consider these communication examples:

​To consider: The tongue is a small thing that can do a lot of damage! You won't have to watch what you say if you watch what think!

​October end of month check-in​

1.Students will identify the 5 parts of the communication process.