Introduction

Having tact is about good communication. Being good at communicating with others involves giving information in a clear calm way so that the other person understands. People process information differently. Sometimes people need information repeated or even written down.

• What are some ways to be a good communicator?
• What are some ways to be a good listener?

Critical Thinking

Consider the following situation on your own: One of your teachers explains things quickly and you’ve been struggling to understand. Even when you ask for the information again, it seems like you still don’t get everything. You have a big project coming up and there are lots of parts to the project. You want to make sure you have all the information correct.

What do you do? Try to think of a few different things you could do (positive, negative, and neutral). What might the results of your actions be?

Collaboration

For a small group, each student presents their ideas to the whole class. Provide opportunity for positive feedback from peers or support if they are struggling to think of ideas.

For a larger group, divide students into small groups and have students present their ideas to the small group. Provide opportunity for positive feedback from peers or support if they are struggling to think of ideas.

Application

Review your SMART goal and think about this upcoming week. How might you practice your communication skills to help you achieve your goal? What actions will you take? What might the results of your actions be?

Observations

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