Passive, Assertive, and Aggressive communication styles
Passive statements
• “ I am not important”• “ My opinions don’t matter”
Tone of voice and facial expression
• Timid unclear
Facial expression- eyes looking down or away and worried or uncertain
Body language- head down, shoulders round. Slumped posture
Assignment 1
• Partner up- Write out a conversation between a passive person and a teacher. Be prepared to share with class.
Aggressive communication
• “You are not important”• “Your opinions don’t matter”
Tone of voice
• Forceful or accusing
• Facial expression- Glaring , narrow eyes, hard, angry expression
• Body language- tense body, clenched fists, pointing fingers, and Confrontational posture
Assignment 2
• Partner up- write out a conversation between an aggressive student and a teacher. Be prepared to share with class.
Assertive communication
• “we are both important”• “both of our opinions matter”
Tone of voice
• Clear, firm, calm
• Facial expression -eyes looking at the person and confident expression
• Body language- head up shoulders back and confident posture
Assignment 3
• Partner up- Have students write a short conversation between an assertive student and teacher