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M&F Chapter 6 - Communication

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Main Core Tie

Adult Roles And Responsibilities
Strand 2 Standard 3

Additional Core Ties

Adult Roles And Responsibilities
Strand 2 Standard 1

Adult Roles And Responsibilities
Strand 2 Standard 2

Time Frame

6 class periods of 90 minutes each

Group Size

Large Groups

Life Skills

  • Thinking & Reasoning
  • Communication
  • Social & Civic Responsibility
  • Employability

Authors

WENDY CRAPO

Summary

  • Communication patterns and conflict resolution
  • Gender differences in communication
  • Power issues Communication skills


    Materials

  • A PowerPoint projector
  • VCR for "You've got Mail" clips
  • Handouts from Chapter 6.


    Background for Teachers

    Know the text and adult roles curriculum on communication.


    Student Prior Knowledge

    It is best to have read chapter 6.


    Intended Learning Outcomes

    Students will have some ideas about how to say "No". Students will evaluate their own communication patterns for roadblocks they might be using. Students will learn good couple communication, listening, and conflict resolution skills.


    Instructional Procedures

    Attachments

  • Follow the lesson plan.
  • Day 1 - How to say "No"
  • Day 2 - Communication introduction and assertiveness
  • Day 3 - Non-verbal and roadblocks
  • Day 4 - Misperceptions and good couple communication
  • Day 5 - "I" messages and listening skills
  • Day 6 - Conflict resolution.
  • Print all the lesson plans and handouts provided on the FHS 2400 CD.


    Assessment Plan

    Students will have completed the reading tests before coming to class. A final Exam will be given on the chapter. Final project = Family communication star event.

    Educators:
    Contact resources@uen.org using your education email address if you would like copies of the test / exam for this lesson plan. Be sure to include the Lesson Plan title in your email request.


    Bibliography

    The Marriage & Family Experience (8th edition) by Strong


    • Created: 06/23/2005
    Updated: 02/05/2018
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