Let's Talk Again: Conversation Skills for Introverts - Level II (By Request)
Through goal setting, a customized approach, and a further exploration of self, students can expect to feel more confident and secure when communicating with others in various situations.
Mr. LeCara
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What's included
Meets on Demand
schedule meetings as needed60 mins
per sessionTeacher support
Homework
1-2 hours per week. Prior to starting: students must have access to their self-assessment which will be essential for first session. Session One Home Activity • journal three days of seven using at least one entry to document/share an experience of reaching out to someone • brainstorm scenarios/conversation topics; complete list started in class of conversation topics for each specific topic • extension assignment to "Who Am I?" from first course Session Two Home Activity • journal three days of seven using at least one entry to document/share an experience of reaching out to someone • craft a list of conversation starters and enders • complete the "I AM" poem Session Three Home Activity • journal three days of seven using at least one entry to document/share an experience of reaching out to someone • "Who Am I?" presentation prepAssessment
Learner progress is assessed through • interaction (prompted/unprompted) in session • completion of journal assignments and lists thoughtfully and thoroughly • follow through on home activities calling for engaging with others • end course presentationClass Experience
*** IF YOU DON'T SEE ANY CLASS SECTIONS AVAILABLE, PLEASE REACH OUT. SECTIONS CAN BE ARRANGED TO ACCOMMODATE MOST DAYS AND TIMES. *** __________________________________________________________________ Prerequisite for course: Let's Talk: Conversation Skills for Introverts - Level I Please Note: This is necessary due to the foundation that is established in the first course. Class Size: Due to the personalization of strategies and skills based on each student's individual goals, this course is now offered only as a one-on-one. Please note: Outschool tacks on a 30% charge to all course fees. Course fee will be raised to $46 after Memorial Day. __________________________________________________________________ ** In light of the challenges presented by the COVID-19 virus, adjustments can be expected to the home assignments in order to still achieve the objectives of engaging with others. ** ______________________________________________________________________ Whereas the goals of the first course were to study and learn the art of conversation, the goals of Let's Talk Again are to practice and embody the art of conversation. Session One • Let's Talk: Conversation Skills for Introverts - Level I review • Reflections since last course • Communication self-assessment needed from previous course to set goals • Conversation topics for various situations/scenarios: brainstorm/discussion Session Two • Discussion of journal entries and outreach practice • Conversation topics for various situations/scenarios discussion/share • Conversation starters: active/running list; goal/purpose • Conversation enders/closers: active/running list; goal/purpose Session Three • Discussion of journal entries and outreach practice • Conversation scenarios, topics, starters, and enders discussion/share • Advanced verbal cues Session Four • Discussion of journal entries and outreach practice • “Who Am I” presentation • Advanced nonverbal cues • Progress and ongoing goals ________________________________________________________________________ Note: Classes may, at times, run over the scheduled 70 minutes.
Learning Goals
Let’s Talk: Conversation Skills for Introverts – Level I underscored the points that life is full of awkward moments and nearly everyone, at some point, has found themselves at a loss for words. Through real-life observations, the importance of topic, tone, and word choice in conversations were revealed and substantiated.
Acknowledged together: how those in the real world who seem to be calm, cool, and collected are usually sweating underneath just as much as the next person. Body language observations helped take communication and conversation to the next level, especially because of awareness -— an awareness of those speaking and a greater awareness of one's own nonverbal cues.
Now it's time to take it up another level.
Building on the foundations established in the first course, this second-level four-session course will challenge attendees to grow that much more, specifically practicing next-level strategies introduced in the sessions and challenging their comfort zones. Requiring a greater level of commitment, students need to be willing to dedicate time to journaling, completing weekly assignments, authentically working on established goals, and delivering a short presentation. Students are expected to fully engage even with those outside the Zoom classroom in order to complete home activities and successfully complete the course.
At the end of the four weeks, students can expect to have lists of words/phrases they can use to start/end conversations in situations/scenarios most awkward/uncomfortable to them. Students will also have evidence of progress through achieving realistic goals customized from their communication skills survey and exercising advanced preparation strategies. Through real-life experience and a further exploration of who they are, students can expect to feel more confident moving forward and engaging authentically with others.
Other Details
Supply List
Ongoing handouts will be posted for students. It is recommended that students have a notebook for note taking, recording observations, and for journaling. Students will also need to access Google Slides in order to create and present their end-course presentation.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined June, 2018
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Connecticut Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Whether in person, via screen, through email, or by text, effective communication skills are essential. The problem is they are not so readily taught in many academic environments anymore. Recent years of extreme isolation during the pandemic have only complicated matters. In some ways, it has also leveled the playing field forcing everyone to acclimate themselves once more to the proper steps of engagement necessary for interacting in a healthy, positive, and authentic way.
After nearly thirty years of teaching, training, and coaching, there’s no denying that improving one's ability to communicate is the secret to personal (and professional) transformation. Reviews
Live 1-on-1 Lessons
$46
per sessionMeets on demand
60 min
Completed by 44 learners
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Ages: 12-17
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