Situations
The girls in dance class are talking, but you are not. What is something you could say to them?
What are you guys talking about?
What's up?
Give a compliment
Name one conflict resolution strategy
define "active listening"
Active listening requires the listener to fully concentrate, understand, respond and then remember what is being said.
Why is it important to use appropriate volume when greeting others?
Gains attention of others
Strengthens your message
Makes a critical difference in the way we are perceived and treated
Which is a social norm?
Sitting next to a stranger in an empty movie theater
Sitting away from a stranger in an empty movie theater
Sitting away from a stranger in an empty movie theater
Your brother is becoming frustrated with Gideon and wants him to leave the room. What can you do (besides remove Gideon from the room)
Compromise
Talk it out
Try to see the situation from your brothers perspective
Explain a situation where you used a conflict resolution strategy
Several acceptable answers
Show Miss Halle one "power pose"
the wonder woman pose!
Name one social skill we have talked about
Greetings, social space, vocal volume, turn taking, follow up questions, conflict resolution skills
Is it a "social norm" to say "hello" when passing a stranger in public?
Usually, yes. It's kind to say hello, good morning, etc.
You are in Columbus training Gideon and someone comes up to you and asks about him (his breed/where you got him). How can you start/continue the conversation?
Ask them about their dog, etc.
What does taking accountability mean?
Taking responsibility for one's actions
What does power posing do for us?
Boosts our confidence
If we look powerful we often feel powerful!
Why is it important to ask follow-up questions?
Helps the conversation flow naturally
Provide two examples of "social norms"
Make direct eye contact with the person you are speaking with.
Do not stand close enough to a stranger to touch arms or hips.
Don't invade someone's personal space.
An elderly woman is exiting the grocery store with her hands full. What is the expected "social norm" in this situation?
Hold the door open for her, offer to help carry the bags
Provide an example of the negotiation strategy
What is positive self talk?
Positive self-talk is an optimistic voice in your head that encourages you to look at the bright side, encourage yourself, and pick yourself up when you fall.
Provide an example of a closed-ended follow-up question
Must require a 1-2 word response (difficult to expand on)
What is the definition of "social norms"?
Acceptable group conduct / standards
Expected behaviors in a group
Someone comes up to you and asks you why social skills are important. You want to provide a detailed answer. What would it be?
Multiple answers accepted
Define "conflict resolution"
The process two or more people use to find a peaceful solution to their dispute
Write down 3 sentences of positive "self talk" you would use, and read it to Miss Halle.
Examples:
I have the power to change my mind.
I am proud of myself for trying.
Even though it wasn't the outcome I hoped for, I learned a lot about myself.
I might still have a way to go, but I am proud of how far I have already come.
What kind of follow-up questions do we want to ask?
OPEN-ENDED!
Provide an example of a time you or someone you know broke a "social norm"
Multiple answers accepted