Lesson 3: Communicating Like a Pro
This lesson, “Communicating Like a Pro” (TCTL.2.3) from the National FFA “Today’s Challenges; Today’s Leaders” series, teaches students professional communication skills. It introduces a five-component model of the communication process (sender, channel, receiver, feedback, interference), explores forms of communication and barriers faced by advocates, and has students practice making positive first impressions through hands-on activities including “Crazy Communication Cards” and self-introductions.
At a glance
- Learning objectives
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- Identify the components of the communication process.
- List forms of communication used by advocates.
- Demonstrate qualities of professional communication.
- Time required
- 45 minutes
- Materials
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- Writing surface
- TCTL.2.3.AS.A – cut into cards with the answers on the back of the cards (make enough sets so you can divide the class into groups of four)
- TCTL.2.3.AS.B (one copy per student)
- TCTL.2.3.AS.C (one copy)
- TCTL.2.3.AS.D (one copy)
- TCTL.2.3.AS.E (one copy)
- TCTL.2.3.AS.F (one copy per student)
- Purpose
- The purpose of this lesson is to identify and exhibit professional communication.
- Connection Questions
- 1. Who are individuals you know that are effective communicators? What characteristics do they display when communicating? 2. How can you reduce interference or barriers in your everyday communications? 3. What communication skills will you need to further develop or improve upon to become an effective advocate?
- LifeKnowledge Connections – Precept(s) addressed
- Action A5. Communicate effectively with others; Communications M4. Communicate appropriately with coworkers and supervisors
- LK Lesson Suggestion
- HS.54 – First Impressions; HS.55 – Components of the communication process; HS.84 – The need for communication to influence others; HS.107 – Advocate for public service