NOTE to the students at Rush Arts: There are no formal assignments associated with this page for grades as 11th grade Health is primarily about self-reflection, advocacy and health enhancing behaviors and this page is really core content. However, if you would like to include a reflection on any article or video OR a reflection about how you personally applied any of the concepts on this page, it can be used for extra credit or substitution assignment.
Communication is an essential component in healthy relationships and is defined simply as "to give and receive information".
Communication is an essential component in healthy relationships and is defined simply as "to give and receive information".
THE KEY word is that sentence is AND. In fact, if we were meant to talk MORE than we were meant to listen, we'd have 2 mouths and only 1 ear. That's sort of a joke but if you think about it, we have 5 senses and ALL of them can be used to receive information.
THE KEY word is that sentence is AND. In fact, if we were meant to talk MORE than we were meant to listen, we'd have 2 mouths and only 1 ear. That's sort of a joke but if you think about it, we have 5 senses and ALL of them can be used to receive information.
We can talk all we want and it doesn't mean we can communicate. There are lots of components to communication: To give information, it can be VERBAL or NON-VERBAL, in fact the vast majority of person to person communication is actually non-verbal. In the same regards, to receive information, we need to use our senses of sight and sound (and sometimes taste, touch, and smell) to interpret what is being communicated to us.
We can talk all we want and it doesn't mean we can communicate. There are lots of components to communication: To give information, it can be VERBAL or NON-VERBAL, in fact the vast majority of person to person communication is actually non-verbal. In the same regards, to receive information, we need to use our senses of sight and sound (and sometimes taste, touch, and smell) to interpret what is being communicated to us.
When receiving information, it can be active or passive. Active, to be explained quickly, is when someone is involved in trying to interpret and comprehend whereas passive, is usually just someone sitting there being quiet. A specific example of active listening would be asking questions about what someone is saying and helping fuel a conversation or writing in questions and notes ( annotating) in the margins of a book.
When receiving information, it can be active or passive. Active, to be explained quickly, is when someone is involved in trying to interpret and comprehend whereas passive, is usually just someone sitting there being quiet. A specific example of active listening would be asking questions about what someone is saying and helping fuel a conversation or writing in questions and notes ( annotating) in the margins of a book.
Communication "games" you can do in class:
Communication "games" you can do in class:
1) "Draw a house"
2) Robot walk” 1 and 2
3) Whisper down the lane
4) Speak and draw
5) Back Drawing
6) Charades (or act it out-whisper down the lane)
7) Heads up
8) Make a sandwich (active vs passive listening)
This web page is pretty much, a review of material that you should've learned in middle school and may have reviewed in English class, Social Studies OR possibly in some after-school clubs. Usually, if we ;earned about this practices this in class, we'd do several silly little games (listed to left) to demonstrate how CLEAR communication along with active listening (see graphic about do's and don'ts) are so important. We'd also discuss how important it is to follow a few other guidelines and also work on "I-messages" and also discuss perception.
This web page is pretty much, a review of material that you should've learned in middle school and may have reviewed in English class, Social Studies OR possibly in some after-school clubs. Usually, if we ;earned about this practices this in class, we'd do several silly little games (listed to left) to demonstrate how CLEAR communication along with active listening (see graphic about do's and don'ts) are so important. We'd also discuss how important it is to follow a few other guidelines and also work on "I-messages" and also discuss perception.
Occasionally, some of the activities and information will overlap and be talked about in other content areas for Health Education. Below on this page, are YouTube videos and several graphics along with additional notes concerning the keys to communication .
Occasionally, some of the activities and information will overlap and be talked about in other content areas for Health Education. Below on this page, are YouTube videos and several graphics along with additional notes concerning the keys to communication .
Types of Communication
Types of Communication
Some Communication Do's and Don'ts
Some Communication Do's and Don'ts
The graphic above is some of the best advice that could be given to people about communication. Too often, we ignore this simple truth then create or fuel a conflict rather than allow for discussion and education.
The graphic above is some of the best advice that could be given to people about communication. Too often, we ignore this simple truth then create or fuel a conflict rather than allow for discussion and education.
There are a ton of rules associated with communication and some of them change based on cultural norms. For example, in America, we tend to expect someone to be looking at you when you're talking directly to them, especially when it's an adult or other authority figure. However in some other cultures, it's considered a sign of DISRESPECT to look directly at an adult when they are talking to you (if you are a child).
There are a ton of rules associated with communication and some of them change based on cultural norms. For example, in America, we tend to expect someone to be looking at you when you're talking directly to them, especially when it's an adult or other authority figure. However in some other cultures, it's considered a sign of DISRESPECT to look directly at an adult when they are talking to you (if you are a child).
Along with this, different hand gestures mean different things. Pointing in Japan, at anything, is considered rude for example. '
Along with this, different hand gestures mean different things. Pointing in Japan, at anything, is considered rude for example. '
Some of the do's and don'ts of communication appear in 2 graphics to the left.
Some of the do's and don'ts of communication appear in 2 graphics to the left.
Perception
Perception
The Key concept about Perception is this: Some people believe what they think rather than what someone can prove. That is, in many cases, there are 2 possible correct answers depending on how you look at something. Other times, there can be 2 distinct interpretations of the same facts that come to different conclusions.
The Key concept about Perception is this: Some people believe what they think rather than what someone can prove. That is, in many cases, there are 2 possible correct answers depending on how you look at something. Other times, there can be 2 distinct interpretations of the same facts that come to different conclusions.
What is Communication (key differences, 2019)
What is Communication (key differences, 2019)
Effective Communication (Way Forward)
Effective Communication (Way Forward)
Build don't break relationships with communication (Amy Scott for TedxTalks)
Build don't break relationships with communication (Amy Scott for TedxTalks)
miscommunication/barriers & active listening
miscommunication/barriers & active listening
I-messages / Statements
I-messages / Statements
2 Minute Therapy, I -statements (the counseling group_)
2 Minute Therapy, I -statements (the counseling group_)
When You,..I feel (conversation sparks)
When You,..I feel (conversation sparks)
I messages (Kay Bruner)
I messages (Kay Bruner)
The Case Crusaders (for children 5-7 ) (healthy usa)
The Case Crusaders (for children 5-7 ) (healthy usa)