I Can Communicate! relies upon familiar situations to teach young viewers essential communication skills. Vignettes demonstrate the importance of listening attentively, making eye contact, asking questions for clarification, and being respectful of others. The series also helps viewers understand the importance of non-verbal messages that we send through body language and tone of voice.
101. Now That’s Good Listening
Good listeners use their ears, eyes and brains. Listening means stopping what you’re doing, looking at the speaker, paying attention to verbal cues or “signal phrases” that alert you to important information, repeating what you’ve heard in your own words, and asking question to clarify.
102. Now That’s Good Speaking
This program introduces topics such as appropriate tone of voice, simple, uncluttered messages, avoiding slang, maintaining emotional control and more. Special attention is given to how awkward body language, such as squirming or avoiding eye contact, can alter or contradict our spoken words.
103. Communication Spoilers
This program addresses common communication problems such as interrupting, criticizing, creating distractions, monopolizing the conversation or ignoring what others are saying. Viewers are reminded that good communication is only possible when we all respect one another.
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