Terminology
Pretending to be in another person's shoes to understand their thoughts and feelings.
Perspective-taking
"What do you like to do during your free time?"
"What's your favorite..."
While doing your work, you overhear classmates talking loudly. Their talking is disturbing you.
"Excuse me, can you talk a little quieter, please?"
"It's getting a loud for me to do my work, can you lower your volume, please?"
Examples of non-verbal cues
Facial expression, tone of voice, body language, and gestures.
Why we should be supportive of our friends.
To show that we care about them, their thoughts, and their feelings.
Being helpful to a classmate who rides a wheelchair to class.
"If you need help with anything, just let me know."
An idea, feeling, or opinion about someone.
An impression
Doing something wrong to a friend.
Admit it and apologize. It's best to show that you realize your mistake and that you won't do it again to hurt their feelings.
"May I take a break for 2 minutes?"
This helps us determine what thoughts are okay to say and what we should leave as thoughts.
Social filter
What is the importance of understanding what your friends are thinking or feeling?
So that we can respond appropriately and respectfully to them to maintain the relationship.
When a peer doesn't want to go with your idea for a project.
If it seems like a better idea for the project: "Okay, let's go with your idea."
If it doesn't seem like a better idea: "I think my idea is better for the project because..."
The class where you practice communication that supports academics and peer relationship-building.
AC class
An appropriate response for a classmate who unknowingly said something that you think is weird or wrong in front of the class.
Don't respond to it at all. The teacher will address it or ignore it. It's best not to put the student on the spot for something they didn't know they did. Putting them on the spot and pointing out what they said might embarrass them.
A classmate is nervous before their presentation.
"You can do it."
"Good luck!"
"Take a deep breath."