1:1 Small Talk - Let's Practice!
This is an ongoing small talk practice class that covers why it is important and how to learn it. ADHD, Autism, Neurotypical, Neurodiverse/Neurodivergent welcome here!
ARI Learning by Carly Filewich Inclusive & Social!
Average rating:
4.7
Number of reviews:(577)
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What's included
Meets on Demand
schedule meetings as needed30 mins
per sessionTeacher support
Class Experience
Small Talk, who needs it? Well, it's helpful for initial connection with people, establishing trust and comfort in a conversation that doesn't require too much vulnerability. Let's learn the main reasons we need this valuable skill and start practicing right away. Our style is following Learner strengths and encouraging experimentation in conversation. This practice session is our 1:1 of our 4 week course. Each concept will be presented in a slide show. We will not provide a pdf handout, this is a conversation course that is built on practice. These ideas don't build upon one another. Let us know any specific accommodations as identified by the learner. Get to know when you need a break and how to be responsive to your own needs. We will discuss strategies for self-advocacy. Please note: this is not to be confused with masking our uniqueness with scripts or forced behavioral changes, we will NOT encourage that. We do not follow ABA Behavioral Intervention practices. We use a strength based supportive and inclusive approach. ESL students welcome to come and practice! *This class directly relates to the BC Ministry of Education for K–12 Curriculum under: Physical and Health Education Curricular Competencies, and Mental well-being and Social and community health. In particular we address communication skills, proposing and identifying strategies in social situations, self advocacy and group dynamics.
Learning Goals
Learners will learn some principles behind small talk and will practice it with the conversation coach.
Other Details
Learning Needs
We are a Neuroaffirming Organization! We support learners with different needs and meet them where they are at. We are experienced scribes and enjoy exploring different approaches to writing and creating for each learner.
Parental Guidance
This class is designed and delivered to support learners in achieving a high school diploma. By engaging in communications studies using an online platform, learners can engage with audiences and cultures that they may not otherwise be able to access. The online classroom enhances the learner’s opportunities to consider diverse perspectives, acquire information and present information for many purposes and audiences. The following are examples of competencies that are developed and supported in this classroom.
Connecting and engaging with others
Focusing on intent and purpose
Students communicate with intention and purpose.
Acquiring and presenting information
- From BC’s curriculum/ BC Ministry of Education for K-12. Please ask us if you’d like detailed competencies based on your learner.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined October, 2017
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Teacher expertise and credentials
1 teacher has a Graduate degree
Master's Degree from University of Portsmouth
2 teachers have a Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education from University of Victoria
Bachelor's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from McGill University, Canada
Carly has been running inclusive and supportive social groups for kids for over 10 years. With her Bachelor's of Child and Youth Care, with early childhood education specialization from the University of Victoria, she has years of experience coaching the anatomy of conversation and is constantly learning about humans. Carly coaches all of instructors in the methodology of this class to provide consistency.
Yvonne, B.Mus McGill University, is an interdisciplinary artist with a wide range of interests currently pursuing her M.Ed in Distance Education.
As a homeschooling mom of an ND learner, I've developed project based learning opportunities that combine curricular expectations with specific interests. Learner Led project based learning is where we connect with learners and inspire them to continue in their learning journey. Reviews
Live 1-on-1 Lessons
$30
per sessionMeets on demand
30 min
Completed by 11 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-18
