OBJECTIVE:

Students will identify how to effectively communicate professionally

REQUIRED PREP:

Transform your room – Next Gen sessions should be different from typical classes — change the atmosphere of your classroom and get ready for your first session!

Opening Huddle

Goal: Conduct the cohort ritual and mood check.

Feel free to play music to generate energy and set the vibe!

Opening Ritual: Conduct your opening ritual! 

Mood Check: Gather the students into a circle (standing or sitting – keep comfort in mind)!

Activity 1: Your Support System - 25 mins

Goal: Identify, analyze, and discuss the various communication styles.

There are 5 main communication styles that are used; Aggressive, Passive, Passive-Aggressive, Manipulative, and Assertive.

  • Divide students into 5 groups. 
  • Provide each group one of the communication style notecards. 
  • Give students 5 minutes to come up with a creative way to explain the communication style. (I.e. skit, song, poem, etc.) 
  • Each group will have 3 minutes to present to the cohort. 

Discussion Questions:

  1. What are the pros and cons of each style?
  2. As a leader, which style would you use and why?
  3. Is there a style of communication that should not be used? If so, why not?

Activity 2: Open Discussion -15 mins

  • As a group, identify some “do’s” and “don’ts” in a professional setting.
  • Discuss why each item is put on the list. 

*Allow students to discuss openly any additional questions they may have. 

Closing - 5 mins

Closing Huddle:

  • End by collectively performing your exit ritual! 
  • Remind students of the next session!