Empathy and Listening With Attention
Feeling or understanding how others feel
Empathy
This communication style is the most effective way to ask what you want or need and helps resolve conflict.
Being assertive
In the story about Gabriella and Emma, Emma was having __________ feelings about dancing with her friend Neice and hurting Gabriella's feelings.
Complicated/Complex
Which of the following IS NOT a skill for having a good conversation?
A. Face the Person You are Talking to
B. Use Respectful sincere words
C. Bark at the person like a dog
D. Use a friendly voice
C
This skill involves focusing on the person's words, not interrupting, asking questions to find out more, and repeating what you heard to show you understand.
Listening, Active Listening, Listen with attention
What communication style is the following sentence?
HEY! It's my turn on the swings! GIVE ME MY TURN NOW!
Aggressive
True or False: Understanding a Perspective means to take the other person's point of view and think about how they might feel in the same situation.
True
In the story about James, James struggled to join into a game at recess. In one of the videos, James is pushing kids out of the way and demanding that he is playing forward. What communication style does this represent?
Being Agressive
When you have empathy for someone you are more likely to treat them with ________.
Respect
In the video about Maia and Enrique, we looked for ________ and ________ in each student.
Similarities and Differences
Mario is waiting in line to climb the rope in PE. This is the first time he's tried to climb the rope. He's feeling ___________ and _____________
Nervous, Anxious/ Scared, Frightened
True or False: Giving compliments to start a conversation doesn't matter. Especially since the person you are talking to doesn't listen anyway.
False
Focusing on a person's face, body, word choice, and tone of voice can let you know __________.
How They Feel
In the same situation, it's possible to have a different feeling from your friend. Would the next situation be respectful to a friend who feels differently?
What do you mean you don't like Rollercoasters!? Are your a scardey cat or something!?
No
In the story about Randall and Alex, each student had a different perspective on how the sleepover went. What is an example of how Randall felt, and an example of how Alex felt?
Answers
When joining a group which skill do you want to use?
A. Yell at the people playing the game or activity demanding that you join them.
B. Stand Nearby, watch and listen.
C. Look at the ground and speak softly only so you can hear your own voice.
B