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Anatomy of a Conversation Series

A conversation between two people contains many elements. Learners will use a visual chart to better understand how conversations typically flow, then practice a strategy for clearer communication.
ARI Learning by Carly Filewich Inclusive & Social!
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What's included

3 live meetings
2 hrs 45 mins in-class hours

Class Experience

This 3 week class explores the elements that make up a conversation.  

Week 1- Anatomy of a Conversation: control and assumptions
This lesson will discuss a conversation in terms of four components: what I know, what I assume, what you know, and what you assume.  We will examine how these four components interact and how those interactions can produce a successful or stressful conversation. Elements of conversation covered are spoken/ unspoken, known/assumed, controllable/uncontrollable. 
Learners will have opportunity to practice a communication strategy to help minimize assumptions in conversation.

Week 2- Anatomy of a Conversation: asking effective questions
Learners will return to the table used in part 1 of the "Anatomy of a Conversation" series to determine what are the costs and benefits of asking questions in conversations.  
The differences between an interview and a conversation will be highlighted.  
Learners will discuss how questions effect the ability to communicate, and learn when and how to use questions most effectively.  

Week 3- Anatomy of a Conversation: flow
Part 3 looks at the flow of a typical conversation and compares what happens to it when reaction, question and a paraphrase replies are used.
Learners will compare three different reply choices: reactions, questions and paraphrases.  
We will cover the best way to check for meaning, and look at ways to move the conversation forward again after stopping to clarify your understanding.  


*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. 

ADHD, Autism, Neurotypical, Neurodiverse/Neurodivergent welcome here!
Learning Goals
Learners will have opportunity to practice a communication strategy to help minimize assumptions in conversation.
Learners will discuss how questions effect the ability to communicate, and learn when and how to use questions most effectively
learning goal

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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.
Supply List
Technical gear for an engaged discussion is the only requirement of this class.  Be sure your mic and camera are ready!
Language of Instruction
English
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571reviews
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Master's Degree from University of Portsmouth
Natalia
Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education from University of Victoria
Carly Filewich
Bachelor's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from McGill University, Canada
Yvonne G
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. 

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$55

for 3 classes
1x per week, 3 weeks
55 min

Completed by 118 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-16
3-6 learners per class

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