ENSPIRE COMMUNICATION SKILLS LAB
FOR YOUTH
Course Overview
Enspire Communication Skills Lab
A Bridge Course to Level - 5
Coursework Includes:
Total Duration
3 phases for
12 hours each
Recommended Age
Grade 7 & Above
Prerequisites
Effort Outside Class
1 hour/week
How It Works?
What is the difference between talking and conversing?
Talking is a one-way street where a person just speaks to an audience while conversing is a 2-way street where a person speaks and listens to engage in meaningful interaction. Keeping a conversation going is an art.
Conversational skills are crucial in everyday life and in jobs. 69% list strong communication skills as a reason they are confident in hiring graduates from business school.
Enspire Communication Skills Lab is designed for students who can take the challenge of advancing their communication skills by participating in real-life projects. Please consult your coach to help you determine your eligibility for this program.
The purpose of this self-directed course is to help students improve everyday conversations while increasing engagement. This course is conducted as a skills lab where students learn by practicing conversational skills.
Classes can be offered through zoom virtual meetings.
Skills Lab
Skills lab takes place every week for 1 hour over zoom where students will be practicing conversational skills
Learn by Practicing
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How to engage in meaningful conversations?
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How to ask effective questions that will keep the conversation going?
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How to actively listen during conversations to encourage people to speak?
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How to respond effectively?
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How to have ethical thinking while conversing?
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How to use good narrative skills to make conversations interesting?
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How to practice good conversational etiquette?
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How to participate in active discussions?
Phases
Students can enroll in all the following:
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February 16 to June 14
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June 21 to August 16
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September 8 - Dec 20