Develop a better understanding of themselves physically, intellectually, and emotionally so they know how they are relating in the K-12 classroom. Learn professional skills necessary when dealing with difficult faculty and administrators. Practice dealing with conflict and conflict resolution. Electronically search the literature. Review the impact of technology on human relations.
Videotape scenarios for reactions.
We will also use role playing, modeling and expert speakers. This is a tentative schedule subject to change with appropriate notice. Jr. Day - no classes. Discuss perceiving and receiving, skills that prepare the teacher to use communication effectively in the classroom. Discuss Chs. 2 and 3.