Communication

1. Did you read a Walk in the the park correctly? If you didn’t, how many times did it take
you to figure it out?
- I read it incorrectly once and then I slowed down and read it correctly.
2. What was your score on the listening questionnaire? Did it surprise you at all?
- I got a 21, it did suprise me because I didn’t realize that I did some of the
things that it asked of.
3. Visual Communication- on the picture slides-what are your thoughts? How did these
people make impressions on you (either good or bad)?
- It was interesting to see the different versions of the same senario.
4. What does your body language usually say about you? When do you need to change
your body language-what types of situations?
- I think when you are in a professional situation, you need to make sure
your body language is appropriate vs being at home slouched over.
5. List of 3 do’s and don’ts

3 Do’s 3 Don’ts

Facial Expressions - Smile - Look Upset

- Raise Eyebrows - Don't Completely
- Surprised Faces Relax Your Face
- Don’t Keep a Harsh
Smile

Body Movements - Nod - Slouch

- Tilt Head - Keep Adjusting
- Keep Hands Still - Tap Aggressively

Gestures - Raise Hand - Move Hands Too

- Move Hands Much
- Thumbs Up - Wave Hand in Air
- Clap While
Someone is Talking

Eye Contact - Break it Every Now - Stare them down

and Then - Harshly avoid it
- Look at Person / - Only stare at board
Board
- Look Around at
Peers

Touch - Shake Hands - Continuously Touch

- Pat Shoulder - Push
 - Hug if Offered - Lean On Anyone

6. Think and write of a time when you have seen good and bad non-verbal communication
in action. This can be something you have witnessed with family/friends, or a time you
have caught yourself wanting to change your behavior.
- Sometimes when I would go to church I could tell that I looked uninterested
or very tired so I would try to sit up straight and keep my eyes open.
7. Verbal Communication: Answer and practice the following questions:
a. What professional skills have you learned so far in Aspiring Educators?
- I have learned more about how I should physically look, how I
should sound, and more.
b. What did you learn throughout your internships?
- I learned that there are times when teachers want to sleep in or not
show up to work but they do it for the children, so that is why they
get so upset when kids aren’t showing that they want to be at
school. (slouching, sleeping in class, etc.)
c. How important is real world experience vs. classroom seat time?
- It is very important because it gives us a different perspective.
d. What advice would you give to future students who would like to take Aspiring
Educators?
- I would tell them to enjoy the experience while you can and don’t
hold yourself back. Be you and be open to new experiences.
8. Putting it all together. What would you do in the following scenarios?
a. Non-Verbal. Getting your students attention
- Lightly pat their back before speaking to them, or I would point to
them if I were calling on students.
b. Verbal-You are in algebra class and your student yells “This is so dumb”
- “That is not a nice word, what are you struggling with?”
c. Verbal-Caleb is a 4th grader that you heard call a peer the B word on the
playground.
- “It makes me sad to hear you using such language.”
d. Written-Write out an example of an email you would send Caleb’s parents about
this situation.
- Good evening to the parents of Caleb _blank_, I am sad to inform
you that your son was using harsh language on the playground
today. He called another student the b- word and it really upset
them. If you can, give me a call so that we can determine the correct
discipline for his actions.