‘Pause, Rewind, Play’

Effective Communication Assessment Task

Task Description:

The purpose of this task is to demonstrate your understanding of how effective communication
can be used to solve problems and manage conflict.

 In groups of 3 or 4, you will write your own fictional scenario in which a character is
presented with a problem. No real names, places or situations should be used.
 Your scenario should have three different endings - one demonstrating passive
communication, a second showing aggressive communication, and a third that exhibits
assertive communication.
 At the end of each scene, you will ‘pause’ and explain the benefits and potential
implications of the communication method used.
 You will then ‘rewind’ and replay the scene again, this time using a different method of
communication.
 All students must be involved in their groups’ video.

Assessment:

The assessment criteria for this task can be accessed here.

 Planning Document

Group Members:

Step 1: Develop your scenario, using the following prompts as a guide

Who are the characters in your

scenario?

Where will your scenario set?

What is the problem?

Who is affected by the problem?

Step 2: Consider how the problem might be addressed using different forms of communication

Form of Communication What will it look/sound like in your scene?

Passive Communication

Aggressive Communication

Assertive Communication

Step 3: List the potential benefits and implications of each communication method

Form of Communication Potential Benefits Potential Implications

Passive Communication  
 

Aggressive  
Communication  

Assertive  
Communication  

Step 4: Describe what body language might be used by your characters in each scene

Scene Body Language Used Impact of this Body Language

Passive Communication
 Aggressive
Communication

Assertive
Communication

Step 5: Begin filming your scenes!