Communication Skills

Active listening is an essential skill used to learn, understand, and communicate. This LAP, Listen Up! (Demonstrating Active Listening Skills), will teach your students how active listening can help them build better relationships, understand others, and succeed in school. Help them discover how to eliminate the distractions that can get in the way of effective listening. This instructional module includes assessments, video links, and activities to develop active listening skills. LAPs are...

Well Said! (Making Oral Presentations) explains how developing effective oral presentation skills can help students achieve more in the classroom, during competitive events, and in their future careers. In this LAP, students also learn the characteristics of effective presentations and detailed steps for making their oral presentations a success. This LAP includes engaging videos, tips, and activities to help your students become skilled presenters. LAPs are comprehensive instructional...

Your students negotiate every day, whether they realize it or not. But not all negotiations are as simple as what to have for dinner—what about important workplace negotiations, like getting a raise or bargaining with a coworker? With this LAP, you can give your students a leg up. They’ll learn how to negotiate with anyone—supervisors, coworkers, or customers. LAPs are comprehensive instructional packages that include all elements of a performance-oriented lesson plan. This LAP includes a...

Transparency is much more than just avoiding lies—it involves communicating openly and honestly with everyone, all the time. This LAP explains what it means to communicate openly and honestly, as well as the benefits of transparency. It also details the relationship between trust and transparency and outlines the techniques anyone can use to foster open, honest communication. LAPs are comprehensive instructional packages that include all elements of a performance-oriented lesson plan. This LAP...

Employers have consistently ranked communication skills as one of the most desirable traits in new employees. In this LAP, students will learn the importance of effective communication skills as well as techniques for overcoming barriers to communication. Students will discover how communication plays a role in their everyday lives, and how their ability to communicate can help them achieve their personal and professional goals. LAPs are comprehensive instructional packages that include all...