Monday 23 February 2015

Family Studies - Feb 23

Introduction to the Communication unit
Defined:  Effective communication

     -went over 5 poor listening styles

     -discussed what it takes to be a good (ACTIVE) listener
              -Listen with EYES, EARS and HEART
              -Stand in their shoes (be EMPATHETIC)
              -Mirror - Reflect back how they feel and what they say (in your own words)

Took several Emotional Intelligence quizzes: 
 http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/ei_quiz/  and
http://kgajos.eecs.harvard.edu/mite/