Express Yourself: Communication Skills
Improve communication skills
This lesson focuses on enhancing students' communication skills by teaching them how to express themselves clearly and listen actively. Through engaging role-playing activities and exercises, students will practice both verbal and non-verbal communication techniques. This lesson is crucial for developing students' ability to convey their thoughts and understand others, which are essential skills for personal and academic success.
Improve communication skills
Discussion Questions, Role-Playing Scenarios, Communication Skills Worksheet, and Pens and Paper
Step 1
Introduction
10 mins
- Begin with a brief discussion on the importance of communication skills in daily life.
- Ask students to share examples of good and poor communication they have experienced.
Step 2
Role-Playing Activity
20 mins
- Divide students into pairs and assign each pair a role-playing scenario.
- Scenarios should involve common communication challenges (e.g., misunderstanding, giving feedback).
- Each pair acts out their scenario, focusing on clear expression and active listening.
Step 3
Group Discussion
10 mins
- Reconvene as a class and discuss the role-playing experiences.
- Use the prepared discussion questions to guide the conversation.
- Encourage students to reflect on what strategies worked well and what could be improved.
Step 4
Communication Skills Worksheet
15 mins
- Distribute the Communication Skills Worksheet.
- Students complete the worksheet individually, focusing on identifying key communication techniques.
- Discuss answers as a class, highlighting effective strategies.
- Summarize the key points learned about effective communication.
- Encourage students to practice these skills in their daily interactions.
