Standard/Goal Four

STANDARD/GOAL FOUR: Students will use interpersonal communication skills to enhance personal health.

1. demonstrate communication skills that build and maintain healthy relationships.
2. choose appropriate communication techniques when interacting with family, peers, and community.
3. model effective interpersonal communication skills.

Sixth Grade	Seventh Grade	Eighth Grade
identify communication skills necessary for meaningful interpersonal relationships, e.g., being honest and respectful. recognize that communication is different within the family, with peers, and/or in public. examine communication skills which lead to empowerment in various situations, e.g., e.g., persuading others to handle conflict nonviolently.	investigate communication skills necessary for positive, worthwhile interpersonal relationships, e.g., building and maintaining open lines of communication. describe various ways communication is different within the family, with peers, and/or in public. explore strategies to improve the quality and effectiveness of interpersonal communication.	use communication skills necessary for positive, meaningful interpersonal relationships. analyze why communication is different or varies within the family, with peers, and/or in public. demonstrate techniques which improve clarity and effectiveness of interpersonal communication in various situations, e.g., eye contact, reflective listening.

Students will use interpersonal communication skills to enhance personal health.

INDICATOR 2: Students will evaluate and select effective communication skills which enhance personal health.

1. demonstrate healthy ways to express needs, wants, and feelings.
2. determine behaviors/situations which create bridges and barriers to effective communication.
3. use relevant and appropriate terminology when discussing health issues.

Sixth Grade	Seventh Grade	Eighth Grade
recognize the importance of expressing personal problems and the need for assistance. identify various barriers encountered when discussing personal health issues. identify and define correct terminology related to health topics.	explore ways to express personal problems and ask for assistance. investigate strategies which help overcome barriers when communicating, e.g., respect the values of others, listening skills. practice the effective use of health terminology when discussing health issues, e.g., body systems.	develop skill in expressing personal problems and in asking for assistance. use strategies to overcome barriers when communicating, e.g., showing respect for values of others, being empathetic. examine effective ways to communicate about health considerations and issues, e.g., peers, parents, health care providers.

Students will use interpersonal communication skills to enhance personal health.

INDICATOR 3: Students will analyze conflict and engage in healthy communication and resolution strategies.

1. analyze the positive and negative aspects of conflict in everyday situations.
2. demonstrate effective conflict resolution strategies.
3. demonstrate communication skills used to avoid potentially harmful situations.

Sixth Grade	Seventh Grade	Eighth Grade
explore the extent of conflict among youth in schools. identify various effective conflict resolution techniques, e g., finding a compromise. define and practice collaboration, negotiation, and/or refusal skills.	investigate the possible causes of conflict among youth in schools. explore various strategies for solving interpersonal conflicts, e.g., conflict resolution techniques describe how and why collaboration, negotiation, and/or refusal skills are used to avoid harmful situations.	analyze the possible causes of conflict among youth in schools and communities. analyze the effectiveness of various conflict resolution strategies/methods. model strategies used to solve interpersonal conflicts without harming self or others, e.g., collaboration, negotiation, and/or refusal skills.