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* How Do I Say It? Communication Skills for Life Across Generations

This transformative 8-week course equips you with the skills and confidence to bridge generational gaps and communicate effectively with anyone, from teachers to administrators.
Brandy Dahlen Yun and BE Education
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What's included

8 live meetings
6 in-class hours
Homework
1-2 per week
Assessment
included
Grading
included

Class Experience

Students are living in a very different academic environment now. Gone are the days of
teachers standing in front of the class with one-directional communication. Students today regularly interact with teachers, classmates, and administrators through emails
and other platforms. It’s an intimate form of communication with its own set of rules. For those entering college soon or applying for any sort of special program, internship or scholarship, it’s especially critical that they learn the best practices. The problem is that different generations have their own languages, and so communing with adults is often intimidating for many students. They don’t want to sound robotic or standoffish.
At the same time, they don’t want to risk being overly formal and coming across as
disrespectful or immature.

This course is designed to provide the guidance and support the youth need today to
confidently and effectively communicate with their teachers, administrators, and others from different generations. And, although this course focuses on written communication, students can apply the same principles that they learn here when speaking face-to-face as well!  I welcome participation from all students within a safe space. Often even the most reserved students find a place to express themselves in my class! I allow time during and after class for student questions.

The format of this course will be an initial presentation on best practices, common pitfalls to avoid, tips and tricks to getting it right. The second part of the class will be a hands-on workshop where students practice the skill just taught. Each week students are given a sample assignment to complete (optionally) and submit for feedback. 

Week 1: Saying you don’t understand: asking for clarifications through email and text
Week 2: Saying you are having problems with a classmate: addressing a problem you’re
having with a group member or someone else
Week 3: Saying you’re running behind: Asking for more time on an assignment or deadline
Week 4: Telling them that you don’t like what they said to you: Expressing that your feelings were hurt
Week 5: Is that passive-aggressive? What do adults mean with their emojis?
Week 6: Saying you’re struggling: Asking for special accommodations
Week 7: Asking for a recommendation letter
Week 8: Asking for proofreading or feedback

Learning Goals

Learners will learn to confidently and effectively communicate with their teachers, administrators, and others from different generations.
learning goal

Syllabus

Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum
8 Lessons
over 8 Weeks
Lesson 1:
Saying you don’t understand: asking for clarifications through email and text
45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Saying you are having problems with a classmate
45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Saying you’re running behind: Asking for more time on an assignment or deadline
45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Telling them that you don’t like what they said to you: Expressing that your fee
45 mins online live lesson

Other Details

Parental Guidance
This class will deal with common scenarios that students face in daily communications with teachers, administrators, and similar interactions. This class is not designed to discuss highly sensitive topics. In line with Outschool’s policy on sharing personal information, we do not solicit or encourage students to discuss sensitive personal topics. We always recommend that parents review Outschool’s Community Standards before class with your child. In the event that a learner shares details about abuse, self-harm, or neglect, it is our policy to report the incident immediately following these guidelines.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined May, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Florida Teaching Certificate in Science
Daniela
Master's Degree in Education from University of Toronto
Jelena
Master's Degree in History from University of Cambridge
Brandy Dahlen
Master's Degree from Eastern Michigan University
Karimah Whitaker
Master's Degree in History from Northwestern University
Linford
Master's Degree in Religious Studies from Yale University
Linford
Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics from Eastern Washington University
Alexander
Bachelor's Degree in Science from Florida State University
Spencer
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (General) from La Universidad del Zulia
Daniela
Bachelor's Degree in History from Birmingham-Southern College
Brandy Dahlen
Bachelor's Degree from University of Alabama at Birmingham
Karimah Whitaker
Bachelor's Degree from Middle East Technical University
Maya
Bachelor's Degree in History from Millersville University
Linford
Hi!  I'm Karimah. As a professional communicator of 25 years, I’ve helped people - from students up to CEOs -master the art of communication. I’ve taught essentially every form of communication – from verbal to written – as a teacher, professor, consultant and coach.
I’m passionate about communications and have built a vibrant career in channeling that passion into helping others achieve their goals. I look forward to putting my lifetime of experience to work in helping your student(s) more confidently express themselves and live their best selves!

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for 8 classes

1x per week, 8 weeks
45 min
Completed by 3 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 12-17
2-6 learners per class

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