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.
Phases
Students can enroll in all the following:
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Phase 1: February 16 to June 14
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Phase 2: June 21 to August 16
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Phase 3: September 8 - Dec 20
Students receive a performance rating in every class based on their assignment effort and growth.
A student may earn the following performance ratings based on their effort & growth:
4 - Excellent
3 - Satisfactory
2 - Developing
1 - Unsatisfactory.
Students with a rating of 3’s and 4’s automatically advance to Phases 1, 2, and 3 while those earning a 2 or less require to repeat the course.
Allocation of projects is purely based on the performance rating.