Communication Styles Jillian Knott
Why is this relevant? Classroom management Building classroom community Helping students excel
Types of Communication Styles Amiable Analytical Driver Expressive
Amiable Friendly Cooperative Likes building relationships
Analytical Methodical Soft-spoken Likes facts and figures
Driver Task driven Moves fast Likes challenges
Expressive Creative Animated Uses hunches
What if your style clashes with a student’s style?
Clashing Styles 1. Step out of your style 2. Change the way you interact with the student 3. Think