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Communication Check - Small Group for Middle School
Ms. Emily MEd, MATSPEd
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(54)
In this on-going social class, we will cultivate a space where we can practice our social skills. We will focus on communication, seeking connections, and community, as we listen, reflect, support, give feedback, and grow.
Class Experience
US Grade 6 - 8
Circle time was common in elementary school and teachers touch base with students; prompting them to communicate their feelings, share their lives, and set the tone for the day. This is a valuable practice that should continue throughout our lives. In this on-going social class, we will cultivate a space where we can practice our social skills and talk about our classes, our adventures, our successes & struggles, and how we're feeling. We will focus on communication skills, seeking...
- In this on-going social class: Students will be able to effectively communicate their feelings to a group Students will be able to present their creative work to a group of their peers Students will be able to listen and give feedback to their peers Students will be able to find commonalities within a diverse group of students
I have many years of experience leading online clubs and in the community and have learned the value of helping diverse groups communicate their feelings and find their common threads. Whether it's in the public school (general education or special), college classroom, the community group, or at work, we all need a place to feel valued and practice expressing ourselves in a healthy manner and listening, and lending support.
As a Special Education teacher, I am offering this course specifically to support and elevate students with communication and social skills challenges.
Students should be verbal, although minimally verbal is okay. We will work on our conversation and social skills together.
Blank journal Pen/Pencil Eraser Colored Pencils
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
If students require a directed prompt, journal questions may be drawn from, or inspired by, the following: 642 Things to Write About Rip the Page How to be an Explorer
Joined November, 2020
4.9
54reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Teaching Certificates
Utah Teaching Certificate in Special Education
California Teaching Certificate in Special Education
I've spent a lifetime leading groups, mentoring, and teaching. From the co-op and scouts, to the community garden and the local non-profit, to the college classroom as an instructor and as a preceptor, and the public school classroom; I've taught...
Group Class
$8
weekly1x per week
25 min
Completed by 4 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-14
3-6 learners per class
