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INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATIONLearning Goals Expectations Activities11. Knows andunderstands theelements ofcommunication.a. State at least three ways differentcultures influence communicationstyles.b. Explain the difference between verbaland non-verbal communication.c. Describe three forms of non-verbalcommunication (e.g., body postures,gestures, eye contact, and facialexpressions).d. Describe how feedback helps and/orhinders communication.e. Identify two strategies for givingfeedback (e.g., using “I” statements,focus on the behavior not the person).Creative Life Skills Activities, Activity 2, Grandmother’s Truck.Creative Life Skills Activities, Activity 15, Broken Squares.Creative Life Skills Activities, Activity 17, Comfort Zone.Creative Life Skills Activities, Activity 18, Body Language.Creative Life Skills Activities, Activity 19, John & Mary.Creative Life Skills Activities, Activity 43, Peanut Butter & Jelly.Creative Life Skills Activities, Activity 64, Communication Charades.Life Skills Activities for Children, Having a Discussion, p. 318-319.Life Skills Activities for Children, Having an Argument, p. 320-321.Life Skills Activities for Children, Defining Terms, p. 322-323.PAYA, Module 2, Social Skills, Communication, p. 144-150.Oops! Body Language, p. 12-15.Ready, Set, Fly! Communication #1.Ready, Set, Fly! Communication #2.f. Identify two strategies for receivingfeedback (e.g. eye contact, notinterrupting a conversation).Ready, Set, Fly! Communication #3.Ready, Set, Fly! Communication #4.Ready, Set, Fly! Communication #6.g. Describe empathy.h. Demonstrate how to effectively clarifywhat was said.Ready, Set, Fly! Communication #7.Ready, Set, Fly! Communication #9.Ready, Set, Fly! Communication #10.i. Demonstrate how to ask effectivequestions when clarifying or obtaininginformation (e.g., open-ended v. closeendedquestions).SEALS II, Listening Skills, p. 5.Social Skills Activities for Children, Listening to Other People’s Ideas, p.163-164.Social Skills Activities for Children, Listening, p. 197-199.Social Skills Activities for Children, Facial Expressions, p. 271-272.Social Skills Activities for Children, Understanding How Other PeopleFeel, p. 280-282.Social Skills Activities for Children, Admiring and ComplimentingOthers, p. 305-307.Social Skills for Secondary, Skill 1, Being a Good Listener, p. 2-9.Social Skills for Secondary, Skill 3, Being Able to Communicate, p. 18-25.The Alcohol and Drug Information Clearinghousehttp://www.nebraskaprevlink.ne.gov/therightstuff/youth/express.htmlLife Skills Guidebook 130©2004 by Casey Family Programs.