This activity can be found in Pretty et al, (1995) - University of ...

07 FS2How do we convey non verbal messages?ObjectiveParticipants will be able to identify and understand the importance of non verbalmessages we send.Time25 minutesMaterialsHO 07 FS2.1 - pictures; HO 07 FS2.2 - descriptionsTask & OrganisationInput for task: Pictures; descriptions of pictures;2.1 (10 minutes – small groups) Discuss the importance of ‘body language’ or nonverbalcommunication in facilitation: facilitators should not only be aware of thenon-verbal communication of participants but should also be aware of their ownand how it might be interpreted by participants.Give each participant a copy of the three pictures in (HO 07 FS2.1) and ask themto discuss what they think is happening – what the non-verbal communication ofthe people in the pictures is saying.OutputIdeas on how non verbal body language may affect communication.Feedback(10 minutes – plenary) Discuss generally the role of non verbal body language incommunication and how it could impact on their role as a facilitator. The importance ofdeveloping an awareness of their own body language, and interpreting that of others.Give them the interpretations of a body language ‘expert’ in (HO 07 FS2.2) to comparewith their own.79 Jamaica All Age Schools Project: Facilitator Training for School Based Resource Teachers