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In the Ginott Model, verbal and non-verbal communication will be discussed and
the importance of making sure they are used correctly and as always making sure
the situation is appropriate for verbal or non-verbal communication
Throughout the presentation specific techniques within the Ginott Model will be
discussed and the proper situations to use them in.
Congruent Communication
What is it?
--Harmonious communication about how students feel about situations AND themselves
--Example: Billy is riding around the classroom with a broom pretending is a pony. The teacher would say in
response “Billy, the broom belongs in the closet.”
Response to Billy and the broom horse: “Billy, would you help out by putting the broom back in the
closet?”
Response to Billy and the broom horse: “Billy, you are disturbing the class again. I’ve had enough of your
rudeness.”
Evaluative Praise
Praise that expresses judgement about students’ character or quality of work.
Example: “You are a good student for turning your work in on time.”
Example: Thank you for Coming into class quietly, I especially like the way you
put your things away before you sat down.
- Messages that address the situation, and not the student’s personality.
Example: A student will not allow others to share opinions and keeps
interrupting. The teacher asks the whole class to allow everyone to share
and get involved so we can learn from others.
Example: A teacher goes over the setting and details of a book before
they read it as a class, making sure the students understand the
frame of reference.
○ Process will take time, but it will not lead to a negative or hostile
misbehavior.
students life good or bad, so they need to make sure that they