Introduction | Modules: 1 2 3 4 5 6

Module 5: Improving Problem Solving Skills

Lesson a: Listening and Responding with Empathy

Objectives

Increase class memberŐs awareness of feelings and problems.

Increase perception of what is said.


Suggested Timeline

Time

Activity

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Graphics & Videos

Family
Exercises / Reading Strategies / Handouts

Teaching
Rationale

Literacy Modeling

5 min.

Review last class objectives and vocabulary

Reviewing the vocabulary and discussing it will reinforce vocabulary skills.

10 min.

Discuss vocabulary. Use word attack skills while introducing vocabulary

While viewing the vocabulary be sure to point out base words, suffixes, and prefixes. Use of vocabulary outside of class should be assigned

Power Point show for vocabulary

Parents should be instructed to use the same word attack skills at home that are used in class. This will improve English skills.

Reading the vocabulary and discussing it will reinforce vocabulary skills.

Play word games – examples, password, pictionary

10 min

Discuss empathy for others.

Discussing empathy will increase sensitivity and friendship skills.

10 min.

Discuss previous experiences with problems and solutions.

Distribute handout of open- ended stories.

Raising a Thinking Preteen: The 'I Can Problem Solve' Program for 8- To 12- Year-Olds
by Myrna B. Shure, Roberta Israeloff. Hardcover (April 2000)

Handout of role-play scenarios – "Response and Discipline (use first 2 scenarios)

Handout of role-play scenarios – "Response and Discipline

Discussing previous problems will help parents identify their parenting style and improve parenting skill.

20 min

Discuss acceptable ways of responding and discipline.

Role-play scenarios.

Handout of role-play scenarios – Response and Discipline (use last 2)

Handout of Perception of the meaning of phrases.

Perception game: The Meaning of Phrases.

Acceptable responses will enhance dialogue and communication skills between parent and youth.

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5 min

Review objectives of this class and present topics and objectives for next class.

Review reinforces learning. This will allow parents to do self-exploration of the topic and objectives.

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