Substitute Teaching 101

Identify the three specific skills that are important for communication and conflict resolution.

• Active Listening, Empathy, and Assertiveness.

• Negotiation, Persuasion, and Communication.

• Speaking, Writing, and Listening.

• Problem-solving, Teamwork, and Leadership.

What is the main focus of Positive Phrasing?

• Highlighting positive outcomes with affirmative language

• Focusing on negative consequences

• Using complex and technical terms

• Describing negative scenarios

When instructing children, using Positive Phrasing ensures that instructions _______rather than simply indicating what not to do.

• directs children towards desired behavior.

• distracts children from negative actions.

• makes instructions sound harsh.

• limits children's ability to express themselves.

The main purpose of using Positive Phrasing according to the worksheet is:

• To provide clear and encouraging instructions

• To use negative language to warn

• To confuse the reader with double negatives

• To complicate instructions with vague wording

Fill in the blank: Instead of saying 'Don't run!', you should say '____.'

• Walking feet!

• Always run!

• Run carefully!

• Keep on running!

Which of the following is a positively phrased command?

• Don't yell!

• Speak softly. Use Your Inside Voice.

• Don't go in the street!

Fill in the blank: Instead of saying 'Don't hit!', you should say '____.'

• Don't hit!

• Hit gently!

• Use your words!

• Keep your hands to yourself!

Developing good listening skills_________________.

• leads to better understanding and relationships.

• helps solve complex problems.

• increases physical strength

• enhances artistic abilities.

The main point of using an 'I' message in conflict situations is ___________

• It focuses on expressing personal feelings without blaming the other party.

• It emphasizes blaming the other party for the conflict.

• It is used to criticize the other person's behavior.

• It avoids communicating personal emotions.

'I' messages can be useful when dealing with conflicts involving another adult such as a supervisor, colleague, or parent because:

• They allow you to express your own feelings and needs clearly, reducing defensiveness in the other party.

• They primarily focus on blaming the other person for the conflict.

• They escalate the conflict by using accusatory language.

• They avoid addressing the actual issues of the conflict.