Definitions
Define: Self-advocacy.
What is: a set of skills that increase ability to interact with people effectively, get what you need, set limits, and understand multiple points of view.
People often want to talk about this. If you get stuck, you can ask them about this topic.
What is: themselves/their interests.
Using hand gestures, knowing how far away from someone to be, and posture are all examples of this.
What is: body language.
This classmate recently won skiing medals.
Who is: Grace.
In general, successful semesters at college balance these two things.
What are: academics/studying & friendships/socializing.
Define: Interpersonal Effectiveness.
What is: engaging socially with other people (interpersonal) in ways that feel effective (good, helpful, productive).
True or False? Good friends always have the same opinions and never need to resolve conflicts.
What is: false.
Respecting other's opinions and not talking when other's are talking are both examples of this.
What are: healthy boundaries.
This classmate is writing a book.
Who is: Michael.
We will never know exactly what other people are thinking, but we can take these.
What are: educated guesses.
Define: Social Pragmatics.
What is: The tone that we use to communicate something & how we change our tone can change the overall message we are communicating.
Name two skills that are essential/important to being effective with other people.
What are: perspective taking; active listening skills; being respectful; humor; "reading the room"; etc.
Name two concepts that are part of the Hidden Curriculum.
What are: dress code/uniforms; office or classroom norms such as where and when to eat lunch or take breaks; etc.
This classmate enjoys horseback riding.
Who is: Evie.
This rookie was the Patriot's quarterback last season.
Who is: Drake Maye.
Define: Meta Cognition.
What is: thinking about thinking.
Name two things that you would look for in a friend.
What are: confidence; trustworthiness; similar interests/hobbies; kindness; respect; etc.
Give an example of how to change the topic in a conversation.
What is: introducing a new topic or providing an appropriate segway or acknowledging the topic change in some way before moving forward.
These classmates work in the admissions office.
Who are: Kelly & Ryan.
This (former) Boston Bruins captain was just traded to the Florida Panthers.
Who is: Brad Marchand.
Define: Social-emotional Learning
What is: learning and using skills necessary to understand and manage emotions, set and achieve goals, feel and show empathy for others, sustain positive relationships, and make healthy decisions.
Name two things that are dealbreakers in friendships.
What are: not being truthful; being mean/hurtful; putting in less effort to the friendship; overbearing; etc.
Activity-Based Answer: Pick a partner and act out how to set a healthy social boundary in college.
(Answers will vary).
These classmates often share about video games.
Who is: (answers may vary) many!
Give an example of how college students can manage freedom and independence while also making responsible decisions.
(Answers will vary).