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Communication: the process of sending and receiving messages through verbal or nonverbal means.
Verbal communication: effectively presenting your thoughts through talking.
Nonverbal communication: the act of conveying a thought, feeling, or idea through physical gestures, posture, and facial expressions.
Active listening: the practice of being present and engaged with what a speaker is saying and indicating understanding, through verbal and nonverbal feedback.
Selective listening: the practice of paying attention to only the things that you want to hear; filtering the speaker’s message and selecting from what he or she says, a part that affects you or that interests you most.
Assertive communication: the act of expressing thoughts, feelings, and personal needs honestly and openly, while respecting and valuing the opinion of others.
ACTIVITIES
Ask, Learn, Listen: Educators Home Page
Choose videos and lessons in English and Spanish to teach students about the effects of alcohol.
Talk. They Hear You.
Additional resources to share with your students.
Brad21.org
Be Responsible About Drinking, Inc was founded by the family and friends of Bradley McCue, a Michigan State University Junior who died of alcohol poisoning after celebrating his 21st birthday. Read Brad's story and explore website.
LINKS
Resonsiblity.org
Responsibility.org offers materials for educators including posters, lessons, and brochures in English and Spanish.
What can you do as an educator?
Helpful tips to help your students deal with at-risk behaviors.
Five conversation goals
Tips to help talk to kids about drugs and alcohol.
Messaging about drinking
Helpful ways to communicate with students.
The dangers of advertising
See how young drinkers could be easily targeted.
The Smashed Project
An inspiring live theatre experience touring schools with interactive workshops for students, resources for teachers, and a parents’ guide.
Discovery Education Resources
Classroom activities and videos for Grades 5-7 from Discovery Education.