Lesson Plan

Enhancing Interpersonal Skills

Students will enhance their interpersonal skills by practicing empathy, active listening, and conflict resolution in a structured 30-minute session.

Developing strong interpersonal skills is key to building healthy relationships and promoting social awareness, essential for 9th graders' personal growth.

Audience

9th Grade Students

Time

30 minutes

Approach

Interactive discussion and role-playing activities.

Materials

Enhancing Interpersonal Skills, Interpersonal Skills Assessment, and Personal Growth Reflections

Prep

Lesson Preparation

10 minutes

Review the existing Enhancing Interpersonal Skills lesson plan for background details.
Familiarize yourself with the quiz format in Interpersonal Skills Assessment to guide student evaluations.
Prepare prompts for the Personal Growth Reflections to encourage thoughtful student responses.
Organize any necessary role-play materials and discussion points.

Step 1

Introduction and Overview

5 minutes

Welcome students and share the session objectives.
Briefly discuss key interpersonal skills: empathy, active listening, and conflict resolution.
Set norms for respectful discussion and active participation.

Step 2

Active Role-Playing Activity

15 minutes

Conduct role-playing scenarios where students practice active listening and conflict resolution.
Facilitate group discussion and peer feedback after each role-play exercise.
Use examples from the Enhancing Interpersonal Skills lesson plan to illustrate techniques.

Step 3

Assessment and Reflection

10 minutes

Administer the Interpersonal Skills Assessment to gauge understanding.
Have students write reflections in Personal Growth Reflections about what they learned and areas for improvement.
Conclude with a brief group discussion summarizing key takeaways.

Quiz

Interpersonal Skills Assessment

Journal

Personal Growth Reflections Journal

This journal is designed to help you reflect on your personal growth in interpersonal skills. As you work through the prompts, think about your experiences with empathy, active listening, and conflict resolution, and consider areas where you can continue to improve. Use the space provided to explore your thoughts, challenges, and successes.

Reflection Prompt 1: Empathy in Action

Reflect on a time when you showed empathy during a conversation or a conflict. What did you do, and how did your actions affect the situation?

Reflection Prompt 2: Active Listening Experience

Describe a situation where active listening helped you better understand someone else’s perspective. What specific techniques did you use, and what was the outcome?

Reflection Prompt 3: Conflict Resolution Challenges

Think about a conflict you encountered. How did you approach resolving the conflict using interpersonal skills? What did you learn about your own communication style?

Reflection Prompt 4: Personal Growth and Future Goals

Looking ahead, what interpersonal skill do you feel most confident about, and which skill do you want to work on improving? How do you plan to build on your strengths and address your challenges?

Take your time to thoughtfully reflect on these prompts. Your insights can serve as a guide for personal growth and improving your relationships with others.

Interpersonal Intelligence

Kate