NASC Certified Leaders Program

NASC Certified Leaders Program

Section A, Part 9 Communication

Knowledge Builders 9.1, 9.2, 9.3, and 9.4

Demonstration of Skills and Knowledge 9.5, 9.6, and 9.7

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Lancaster Central High School

Lancaster, New York

Section A, Part 9: Communication

Knowledge Builders 9.1, 9.2, 9.3, and 9.4

Demonstration of Skills and Knowledge 9.5, 9.6, and 9.7

9.1 Identify the 4 common elements of communication and explain their roles in the communication process:

9.2 List the 8 common influences on communication; select 5 and explain how they affect the way we communicate:

9.3 Explain 5 ways that students can become better listeners:

9.4 Identify 10 conditions that can block effective communications, select 5 to define and suggest strategies to address them:

9.5 Submit a letter or memo you created for use in your current or past council role to demonstrate your ability to communicate effectively in print:

9.6 Submit a print out of an email or short PowerPoint presentation you created for use in your current or past council role to demonstrate your ability to communicate effectively in electronic form:

9.7 Demonstrate your ability to effectively communicate orally during a council meeting or activity while speaking from a podium using proper stage and podium etiquette: highlighting and positive outcomes and challenges that were encountered by the group:

Advisors:

NASC CLPSectA Part9 2010.doc

q Dresses appropriately for presentation

q Finishes within allotted time

q Avoids filler words (uh, um, ah)

q Maintains forward posture to the audience

q Is prepared – practiced and has organized notes

q Speaks with acceptable volume and enunciation

q Makes appropriate eye contact with audience

q Uses acceptable stance and body movement

NASC CLPSectA Part9 2010.doc