Soft Skills Module 5 Effective Communication: Listening ...
Soft Skills Module 5
Effective Communication: Listening, Speaking, Writing, Interpreting
PROFITT Curriculum
Module # 5 ? Effective Communication
Soft Skills Module 5
Effective Communication: Listening, Speaking, Writing, Interpreting
Summary
Goal:
Instructor:
Equip students with practical, effective communication skills--listening, speaking, writing and interpretation.
Delivery Method(s):
SMART Objectives:
Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, and Time-sensitive
By the end of this module, students should be able to:
Objective SS5.1: Be an active listener, listening with comprehension and understanding.
Discussion; group activities, individual activities
Length:
Six Lessons
Total of 8 hours plus additional independent time for written activities and practice
Objective SS5.2: Speak clearly with efficiency and success in delivering the message.
Objective SS5.3: Assess general nonverbal behaviors and respond effectively.
Any Applicable Business and/or Soft Skills?
Writing a Business Plan Selling Secrets Gaining the Customer Satisfaction Edge Targeting New Markets
Objective SS5.4: Interpret written information and respond suitably.
Objective SS5.5: Write so others understand.
Corresponding NLS Lesson #?
Take Away Message(s): The intent of this module is to assist students with communication skills that will serve them well as braille transcribers and micro-entrepreneurs in their communities.
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Module # 5 ? Effective Communication
Instructor Preparation
Title of Module: Effective Communication: Listening, Speaking, Writing, Interpreting
Instructor:
This module is one of practicality and application. During these and all subsequent lessons, encourage students to practice and apply effective communication skills in listening, speaking, writing and interpreting (printed materials, non-verbal behaviors, etc.).
All activities are based on the elements of effective communication applied to starting and operating a microenterprise.
Agenda ? topics to be covered in the module and length of each item
Topic: Communication
Time Allotted: 8 hours
A. Communication
(45 minutes)
B. Active Listening
(3.5 hours)
C. Speaking Clearly
(30 minutes)
D. Non-Verbal Behaviors
(1.5 hours)
E. Interpretation of Written Information
(30 minutes)
F. Clear Writing
(45 minutes)
G. Creating a Master Checklist
(30 minutes)
Materials & Supplies ? items needed in order to carry out the agenda and classroom activities
1. Handouts: Personal Listening Assessment (5.B.1), Listening Categories (5.B.2), Impressions (5.C.1), Focus Your Message (5.C.2), Non-Verbal Communication Messages without Words (5.D.1), Observation Guide for Speaking Clearly (5.E.1), Emails Mnemonics Strategy (5.E.2), Social Media Do's and Don'ts (5.E.3), Writing Practice (5.F.1)
2. Foam ball/soft koosh ball
3. One minute timer/stop watch or clock
4. Small box without a lid
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Module # 5 ? Effective Communication
5. Slips of paper a. (for the 1's) "You are the paraphraser ? your job is to see how long you can keep your partner engaged in a conversation through active listening and by paraphrasing; remember you can only do paraphrasing ? do not participate in the discussion." b. (for the 2's) "You are the storyteller ? choose one of the `conversation topics' on the flip chart/board and talk about it."
6. Flip chart/pad with markers or board/markers for instructor
7. Video: 5 Things Not to Do on Social Media (5.E.4)
Classroom Preparation ? steps to follow when setting up the learning environment 1. Students configured to facilitate group discussion as well as dyads and triads as
needed 2. Wrting paper and pencils for students 3. Flip chart/pad with markers or board/markers for instructor 4. Access to computer word processing 5. Adequate room to form a circle (standing up) 6. Ability to have chairs back-to-back and then face-to-face for an activity 7. TV or computer and screen ready to show the supplemental video
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Module # 5 ? Effective Communication
Curriculum Content
A. Communication
(45 minutes)
Objective SS5.1: Be an active listener, listening with comprehension and understanding.
CONTENT PRESENTATION AND LEARNER PARTICIPATION
Begin this series of lessons with the following discussion:
What is communication?
Have the group brainstorm answers/definitions. Facilitate by asking other questions that eventually lead students to responses that include listening, speaking, writing, and interpreting (non-verbal) skills.
Write responses on chart paper.
How do we communicate in today's world?
Responses should include phone (cell and landline), social media, internet, newspapers, radio, television, verbal, etc.
Write responses on chart paper.
How many of these forms of communication will you need to use in your home-based
business? Put a checkmark next to those students identify.
Introduce the following basic questions to consider when practicing and applying effective communication:
What is the intent or purpose of the communication?
What is or needs to be communicated?
To whom is the information being communicated?
What do you know about the individuals receiving the information?
How are you going to communicate the information?
B. Active Listening
(3.5 hours)
Objective SS5.1: Be an active listener, listening with comprehension and understanding.
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