What Is Effective Communication?
The most basic component of learning is communication. One needs to be able to listen deeply, question, understand, and respond. Good communication is also the cornerstone of conflict transformation. Direct speech and engaged listening can bridge a polarized conflict. Good communication brings down the walls set up between parties and allows the search for common ground and win-win solutions to begin.
In this unit several lessons are provided to help students analyze and utilize effective listening tools. They will reflect on their own experiences and practice listening inside and outside the classroom. They will have an opportunity to compare the impact of "I-Messages" and "You-Messages" and formulate a procedure piece on the elements of good communication. Included on the site-- 1) "Empathic Listening" Slideshow, 2) Listening Test, 3) Optical Illusion handout, 4) Argument Scenarios.
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