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Nonverbal Communication Teacher Resources
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Students explore the facets of verbal and nonverbal communication. In this conflict resolution lesson plan, students discover multicultural communication dynamics as they discuss the implications of gesture and tone. Students practice verbal and nonverbal forms of communication.
High schoolers observe a series of role plays by the teacher to illustrate how the body involuntarily shows how a person feels. They identify how certain skills are needed to develop and strengthen interpersonal relationships. Thus, students comprehend the effects of nonverbal communication.
Define nonverbal communication and view "The Shakespeare Sessions" for examples of nonverbal communication. Groups read through the dialogue of a scene and assign appropriate gestures, movements, and mannerisms to events and characters. Use this instructional activity to explore the purpose and effects of dialogue.
Ninth graders use verbal and nonverbal techniques for presentation. They demonstrate effective communication skills in group activities and identify the differences between verbal and nonverbal communication techniques. Finally, 9th graders present their assignments to the class, and have the class discuss or jot down notes on how well the performers convey the technique.
Seventh graders explore the concept of nonverbal communication and how it can be easily misunderstood. They play feelings charades they act out each card without speaking. Students complete Showing Feeling worksheet from How to Career Development Activities for Every Classroom.
A lovely presentation on the many educationally, physical, emotional, and social benefits of gardeing in schools is here for you. In it, slide after slide outlines the many benefits of gardening in schools. This presentation is meant to be shown to parents, and would be a terrific choice to present at Back to School Night as a way to introduce your intention to do gardening with your students. Excellent!