Implementing
In this second of three sections, you will identify gaps in your communication level and create an implementation plan to improve your communication soft skills.
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Learning
In this first of three sections, you will be learning about important aspects of communication soft skills.
Required Resources:
- Read: (Unit 1- read pages 1-20 only)
- Watch:
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Ohio Standards for the Teaching Profession
- Standard 6: Teachers collaborate and communicate with students, parents, other educators, administrators, and the community to support student learning.
- Teachers communicate clearly and effectively.
SHRM (Society for Human Resource Management)
- Behavioral Competency #8: Communication
- Key Behaviors:
- Providing clear, concise information to others in verbal, written, electronic, and other communication formats for public and organizational consumption.
- Listening actively and empathetically to the views of others.
- Delivering critical information to all stakeholders.
- Seeking further information to clarify ambiguity.
- Providing constructive feedback effectively, treating it as a developmental opportunity.
- Communicating proactively.
- Ensuring effective communicat
- Key Behaviors:
Important Terms
- Communication- ability to effectively exchange information with stakeholders.
- Effective communication- understanding the message, the audience, and how it is perceived. This also includes circumstances surrounding the communication and adjusting for context.
- Non-verbal communication- Awareness of body language. Examples include facial expressions, gestures, and body language.
- Tone- Awareness of volume, projection, intonation, and word choice when speaking.
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Reflecting
In this final of three sections, you will reflect upon your experiences in this microcredential.
Required Resources: If you are new to writing reflections, or this is your first microcredential, please visit one of the additional resources.
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Implementing
In this second of three sections, you will identify gaps in your adaptability/flexibility skills set and create an implementation plan to improve your skills.
Required Resources:
- Read:
Additional (Optional) Resources: