1. Communication

2. Communication self-reflection
Do you practice effective communication?
How do you know your communication approach is effective?
Do you think you are a good communicator?

3. Communication defined
Imparting or exchange of info or news
Means of connection between people or places, in particular

5. Texting……good or bad?
What do you think?

6. Why is Texting good?
Fast
Direct
Can answer at most times

7. Why can Texting bad be bad?
Vague
Hidden messages
Can cause confusion

8. 3 styles of communication
Passive communication
Aggressive communication
Assertive communication

9. Passive communication
Does not offer any opposition when challenged or pressured.
Could easily be bullied or persuaded by peer pressure.
a style in which individuals have developed a pattern of avoiding expressing their opinions or feelings, protecting their rights, and identifying and meeting their needs.
As a result, passive individuals do not respond overtly to hurtful or anger-inducing situations.

10. Passive Communication

11. Example of Passive Communication

12. Aggressive Communication
a method of expressing needs and desires that do not take in to account the welfare of others
 A harmful communication style, aggressive communication can end up worsening social anxiety by making others view you more harshly.
Uses hostility and can be seen as unfriendly when trying to communicate.
Often seems over-bearing.

13. Aggressive Communication

14. Assertive communication
ability to express positive and negative ideas and feelings in an open, honest and direct way.
It recognizes our rights whilst still respecting the rights of others. 
 It allows us to take responsibility for ourselves and our actions without judging or blaming other people.
BEST way to communicate because you are giving you opinion in a respectful, direct way.

15. Communication tips

16. Active listening
It requires that the listener fully concentrate, understand, respond and then remember what is being said.

17. Active listening…what does it look like?

18. Paraphrasing
express the meaning of (the writer or speaker or something written or spoken) using different words, especially to achieve greater clarity.
Crucial for active listening to show you are processing what someone is telling you.

19. What are other ways to communicate?
Body language!
Body language is a type of non-verbal communication in which physical behavior, as opposed to words, are used to express or convey information.

20. What do these expressions mean?
Opening your eyes wide?
Surprised
Opening your mouth wide?
Surprised or in shock
Snarling?
Upset or mad
Standing straight and tall?
Confident, assertive
Winking?
Flirting
What do these expressions mean?

21. Body language is important

22. Why it is important to develop good communication skills now

23. Communication self-reflection How about now?
Do you practice effective communication?
How do you know your communication approach is effective?
Do you think you are a good communicator?

24. What will you do to become a better communicator?