Table of Contents
- Introduction
- Chapter 1, Identify Communication Types
- Chapter 2, Find My Feelings
- Chapter 3, Show Empathy
- Chapter 4, Voice My Feelings
- Chapter 5, Listen and Summarize
- Chapter 6, Show Respect Without Words
- Chapter 7, Speak My Mind and Be Kind
- Chapter 8, Respect My Boundaries
- Chapter 9, Do My Part
- Chapter 10, Predict Obstacles
- Chapter 11, Measuring Growth in Assertiveness
- Chapter 12, Next Steps
Introduction
Video I.1e. What Is Assertiveness? (Elementary)
Video I.1s. What Is Assertiveness? (Secondary)
Video I.2. Students Define Assertiveness
Video I.3. Why Teach Assertiveness?
Video I.4. Students Reflect on Assertiveness Instruction
Video I.5. Sandy Reflects on Assertiveness Instruction
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Helping Students Differentiate Assertive Communication From Passive and Aggressive Communication
Chapter 1, Identify Communication Types
Video 1.1e. Identify Communication Types (Elementary)
Video 1.1s. Identify Communication Types (Secondary)
Video 1.2. Students Learn Communication Types
Video 1.3. An Example of Identifying Communication Types
Video 1.4. Mackenzie Communicates Assertively
Video 1.5. Practice in Identifying Communication Types
Video 1.6. Ryan Supports His Students in Identifying Communication Types
Video 1.7. Reylee Supports Her Students in Identifying Communication Types
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Helping Students Identify Their Feelings and the Reasons Behind Them
Chapter 2, Find My Feelings
Video 2.1e. Find My Feelings & Voice My Feelings (Elementary)
Video 2.1s. Find My Feelings & Voice My Feelings (Secondary)
Video 2.2. An Example of Finding Feelings
Video 2.3. Practice in Finding Feelings
Video 2.4. Declan Finds His Feelings
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Helping Students Identify Others’ Feelings and the Reasons Behind Them
Chapter 3, Show Empathy
Video 3.1e. Show Empathy (Elementary)
Video 3.1s. Show Empathy (Secondary)
Video 3.2. Declan Shows Empathy
Video 3.3. Students Practice Showing Empathy
Video 3.4. An Example of Showing Empathy
Video 3.5. Practice in Showing Empathy
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Helping Students Communicate
Chapter 4, Voice My Feelings
Video 4.1e. Find My Feelings & Voice My Feelings (Elementary)
Video 4.1s. Find My Feelings & Voice My Feelings (Secondary)
Video 4.2. Students Rephrase Emotion Statements
Video 4.3. An Example of Voicing Feelings
Video 4.4. Practice in Voicing Feelings
Video 4.5. Melissa Supports Her Students in Voicing Their Feelings
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Helping Students Understand Others
Chapter 5, Listen and Summarize
Video 5.1e. Listen and Summarize & Show Respect Without Words (Elementary)
Video 5.1s. Listen and Summarize & Show Respect Without Words (Secondary)
Video 5.2. Declan Explains Listening and Summarizing
5.3. Students Discuss Listening and Summarizing
Video 5.4. An Example of Listening and Summarizing
Video 5.5. Practice in Listening and Summarizing
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Helping Students Use Effective Body Language
Chapter 6, Show Respect Without Words
Video 6.1e. Listen and Summarize & Show Respect Without Words (Elementary)
Video 6.1s. Listen and Summarize & Show Respect Without Words (Secondary)
Video 6.2. Be a Whole Body Listener
Video 6.3. An Example of Showing Respect Without Words
Video 6.4. Practice in Showing Respect Without Words
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Helping Students Communicate in Difficult Situations
Chapter 7, Speak My Mind and Be Kind
Video 7.1e. Speak My Mind and Be Kind (Elementary)
Video 7.1s. Speak My Mind and Be Kind (Secondary)
Video 7.2. Izzy Describes a Three-Part Assertive Statement
Video 7.3. Students Create an Assertiveness Statement
Video 7.4. An Example of Speaking My Mind and Being Kind
Video 7.5. Izzy and Mackenzie Model Being Assertive With Friends
Video 7.6. Practice in Speaking My Mind and Being Kind
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Helping Students Set Limits to What They Will and Won’t Do
Chapter 8, Respect My Boundaries
Video 8.1e. Respect My Boundaries (Elementary)
Video 8.1s. Respect My Boundaries (Secondary)
Video 8.2. Example Boundaries
Video 8.3. An Example of Respecting Boundaries
Video 8.4. Practice in Respecting Boundaries
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Helping Students Work Together
Chapter 9, Do My Part
Video 9.1e. Do My Part (Elementary)
Video 9.1s. Do My Part (Secondary)
Video 9.2. Teamwork Motivational Video
Video 9.3. An Example of Doing My Part
Video 9.4. Practice in Doing My Part
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Helping Students See the Connection Between Communication Type and Outcome
Chapter 10, Predict Outcomes
Video 10.1e. Predict Outcomes (Elementary)
Video 10.1s. Predict Outcomes (Secondary)
Video 10.2. Tammy Reflects on Her Students’ Assertiveness
Video 10.3. An Example of Predicting Outcomes
Video 10.4. Practice in Predicting Outcomes
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Chapter 11, Measuring Growth in Assertiveness
Video 11.1. Assertiveness Questionnaire and Knowledge Test
Video 11.2. Administering an Assessment
Video 11.3. Navigating the Results
Video 11.4. Assertiveness Performance-Based Observation
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Chapter 12, Next Steps
Video 12.1. College & Career Competency Framework
Video 12.2. Competency Instruction and Practice
Video 12.3. Sustaining Competency Instruction
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