SCRIPT FOR MICROSKILLS DEMONSTRATION

Typical conversation between eldest and youngest sisters.

Janelle: Hello, Ate. I have a problem, I need your help ☹

Jelene: What’s that? Can you share it with me?
Ja: I’m afraid.
Je: Afraid of what?
Ja: That I might be failing a subject this sem. I think I’m
failing my College Algebra course.
(silence, tatango si Jel)
Ja: You know that Math is not one of my strengths. You know that

I hate that subject ☹

Jel: Yes, you always say that you are not really good at Math and
I understand your frustration. Do you think it is already too
late to make up for your grades?
Ja: I hope it’s not.
Jel: You just finished your prelim exams, right?
Ja: Yes. But I really believe that I would flunk again during the
midterms and all of my quizzes either got a low or failing grade.
It’s hopeless.
Jel: I understand that you feel really hopeless right now, but I
honestly believe that it is not too late to make up for your
grades.
Ja: I don’t have the motivation anymore. I don’t want to
disappoint our parents.
Jel: Uh-huh. I get that you don’t want to be a disappointment.
You are scared to fail. I really believe that it is not yet too
late to get good grades in College Algebra.
Ja: Maybe I need to adjust my study habits and ask questions
whenever something is not clear to me.
Jel: I think so too. I greatly believe that your study habits
will help you a lot to improve.
Ja: I just don’t want to be a disappointment.
(silence and deep breaths)
Jel: You see, the prelims just ended and midterms just barely
started. Based on your grading system, the final term has the
most weight right? I really think that it is not too late. You
still have a lot to make up and I know that you can do it.
Ja: Yes, thank you so much for always hearing me out. You made me
realize that it is really not too late and I am dwelling too much
on my failure last prelims.
Jel: You are very much welcome. You know that I am always here. I
understand your frustrations and please know that all your
feelings are valid. I know that you have your goals for this
semester and I am rooting for you. You can make up for your
grades through certain adjustments in your study techniques and
through asking for help from your professor like you said a while
back. I genuinely believe that you can do it.
Ja: Thank you, Ate!