6.1 Relating to Others
This is an FFA “Reaching New Heights” leadership development lesson (RNH.6.1, “Relating to Others”) that teaches students about human relations (“people”) skills and their role in effective leadership. Through discussion, a Hieroglyphic e-Moment glyph activity, a self-assessment, SMART goal-setting, and an optional “It’s Payday” peer-feedback activity, students identify, practice, and reflect on positive human relations skills.
At a glance
- Learning objectives
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- Identify the role human relations plays in leadership.
- Identify human relations skills.
- Implement and practice effective human relations skills.
- Time required
- 60 minutes
- Materials
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- Writing surface
- Writing utensil
- Blank sheets of paper – two to three per student
- Markers
- RNH.6.1.AS.A – one per student
- RNH.6.2.AS.B – one per student
- Purpose
- The purpose of this lesson is to help students understand the human relations skills needed for effective skills.
- Connection Questions
- 1. Who has made a positive impact on my life? 2. What are the characteristics these people have that made a difference? 3. What characteristics do I possess that I can use to have a positive impact on people? 4. How can I use my role as a leader to make a positive impact on the people around me? 5. How does our organization benefit from having members with positive human relations skills?
- LifeKnowledge Precepts Addressed
- Action: A5, A7; Relationships: B1, B2, B3, B4, B5; Character: D1, D3, D5; Awareness: E3; Social Growth: H1, H2, H3; Professional Growth: I1; Communications: M5; Flexibility and Adaptability: O3