Unit 1A
Define empathy?
Feeling or understanding how someone else is feeling.
"Putting yourself in someone else's shoes."
Not speaking up in a group, letting someone tell you where to sit, someone taking your favorite pencil and not asking for it back, not asking a teacher for help: are all examples of what type of communication.
Passive Communication
T or F Anger is a bad feeling that you should avoid.
False, we all feel angry and upset - certain feelings may be uncomfortable but they aren't bad or good, it's what we do when we're angry that can be bad.
What is described as an uncomfortable feeling we get when we are worried about something that may or may not happen?
Anxious/Anxiety
Name three things that indicate you are "listening with attention?"
Focus on the person's words
Don't interupt
Ask questions to find out more
Repeat/Paraphrase what you heard
Look at the speaker
What is "Empathy in Action?"
When you see someone hurting and you do something about it?
Compassion or Respect
Having empathy helps us respond to people in a more respectful way.
What communication style is defined by someone speaking loudly, entering your personal space, dominating the conversation, and making those around them feel disrespected?
Aggressive
What is the first step to calming down? Give an example.
Use your Stop Signal
"Hold on"
"Chill"
When we think we know something without having all the information, we are making ___________.
Assumptions
*Be aware, we tend to assume the worst when we are upset and not thinking clearly.
Name the first two problem solving steps.
S: Say the Problem with Blame
T: Think of Solutions that are safe and respectful
When we form an option or judge a person or group before getting to know them.
Prejudice
What does it look and sound like when someone is communicating in an assertive way?
Face the Person
Keep your Head up/Shoulders Back
Calm/Firm Voice
Respectful Words
Seriousish Face
What is the second step of calming down?
Name your Feeling
That's dumb.
Can you not be in my group, you work so slow.
I can't believe you missed that shot, you stink!
Are all examples of what and create what?
Put Downs
A classroom where kids DO NOT feel safe and respected.
What are the last two steps in the problem solving steps.
E Explore Consequences
P Pick the Best Solution
People often have different __________________ and feelings about the same things and situations. People see things from their own point of view.
perspectives
T or F Listening is a skill?
Why is it important (two reasons)?
True A skill is the learned ability, it's not something your are born able to do - you get better with practice and making it a priority.
Listening is imporant to learning and success in the classroom, it also helps you build healthy relationships because the people around you feel like they matter.
What are three ways to calm down?
Deep Belly Breath
Counting
Positive Self-Talk
Additional answers may be acceptable.
Define Bullying?
Repeated mistreatment, done purposedfully, going in one direction.
What is defined as conversation or reports about other people, typically involving details that are NOT confirmed as being true and/or should remain private.
Gossip
Name three clues a feelings detective looks for?
Facial Expressions
Body Language
Tone of Voice
Situation
Give an example of empathy?
Responses vary.
What are the rules you need to ask yourself to know if something is a good calm-down tool?
No harm to self
No harm to others
No major damage to property
According to the video, where are four places in your body that you may experience strong feelings and what happens to them?
Stomach - twisting/turning
Skin - hot/sweating
Heart - increase rate
Lungs - irregular breathing
Muscles - tense up
What is defined as influence from members of one's own group.
Give an example:
Peer Pressure
Answers Vary.