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K–12 teaching and learning · from the UNC School of Education

Goal 7

Acquire the attitudes, knowledge, and interpersonal skills to help understand and respect self and others.

Objective 7.15

Understand that communication involves speaking, listening, and nonverbal behavior.

Resources aligned to this objective

Assertiveness for Students
This lesson will introduce middle school students to assertive behavior as a tool for dealing with disagreements or conflicts with others.
Format: lesson plan (grade 6–8 Guidance)
By Nicki Neumann.
Character education: What would you do?
This lesson is designed to teach character development, problem solving, and teamwork. It can also be used with exceptional students in a high school setting.
Format: lesson plan (grade 6–8 Guidance and Healthful Living Education)
Respecting differences
This guidance and drama unit offers students the opportunity to identify prejudices and understand how certain character traits such as tolerance, respect, and kindness affect their choice of behavior. Since this lesson addresses sensitive issues, teachers should avoid situations that could be hurtful to individuals or groups. This unit can be adapted to almost any age group or ability level.
Format: lesson plan (grade 6–8 Guidance, Theatre Arts Education, and English Language Development)
By Daryl Walker and Judy Peele.

Lesson plans on the web

Creating character: Responsibility
In this lesson, students explore the concept of "responsibility," by watching video archives from the Shoah Foundation Institute, which focuses on Holocaust survivors. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 6 Guidance, Social Studies, and English Language Arts)
By USC Shoah Foundation Institute.
Provider: USC Shoah Foundation Institute
Creating character: Courage
In this lesson, students explore the concept of "courage", in one of six online activities presented by the Shoah Foundation Institute of the University of Southern California. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 6 Guidance, Social Studies, and English Language Arts)
By USC Shoah Foundation Institute.
Provider: USC Shoah Foundation Institute