Communication


Three-Way Telephone

An original lesson developed by participants at the Oregon Leadership Teacher Institute, this lesson focuses on recognizing the benefits and limitations of different communication styles.

Trash or Treasure

An original lesson developed by participants at the TASSP/TASC Student Leadership Course Teacher Academy, this lesson focuses on enhancing communication skills and recognizing the value of individual contributions to develop a product.

Human Hangman

An original lesson developed by participants at the TASSP/TASC Student Leadership Course Teacher Academy, this lesson focuses on identifying and understanding nonverbal communication cues.

Making It Count

An original lesson developed by participants at the MASSP/MASC/MAHS Leadership Class Academy, this lesson focuses on understanding the importance of giving clear and precise directions.

 

Snowflake Communication Exercise

This quick lesson from CASAA helps students improve the way they communicate.

Pair-a-Dimes

A collection of miscellaneous leadership lessons on a variety of topics.

Business Communication

The activities of these lessons can be utilized to facilitate role-play and discussion to explore different aspects of communications in business.

Paraphrasing for Effective Communication

This lesson from the Washington Association of Student Councils is designed to increase the ability to commuicate effectively using the skill of paraphrasing. Check here for other great lessons from WASC.

Communication Activities

The Leadership to Go website has a collection of brief ideas that focus on increasing the ability to communicate effectively within a group.