http://blog.scottjelias.net/2007/10/im_being_inducted_or_is_it_induced/ with your host, Scott Elias Sun, 29 Jan 2012 21:20:01 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://blog.scottjelias.net/2007/10/im_being_inducted_or_is_it_induced/comment-page-1/#comment-253 Lindsey Madison-Dunn Thu, 25 Oct 2007 22:39:54 +0000 http://blog.scottjelias.net/2007/10/im_being_inducted_or_is_it_induced.html#comment-253 <p>As a speech teacher, I have been struggling with how we can help kids develop their "people skills." I am reassured that the list cited includes oral communication, listening, group and interpersonal skills on the same level with reading, writing and math. So many kids do not think speech should be required, and do not see it as relevent to their lives. How can we get kids to realize that these skills are actually paramount? Perhaps having focus classes cxplore their career interests/skills early on? Too often kids realize they actually need to write or speak too late to really hone in on this endeavor at the high school setting. I feel like we are presenting a false impression that all they have to do is get A's in English or Math and they will be successful. Too many of my brightest kids can write a great essay, but can't talk to you to save their lives.</p> As a speech teacher, I have been struggling with how we can help kids develop their “people skills.” I am reassured that the list cited includes oral communication, listening, group and interpersonal skills on the same level with reading, writing and math. So many kids do not think speech should be required, and do not see it as relevent to their lives. How can we get kids to realize that these skills are actually paramount? Perhaps having focus classes cxplore their career interests/skills early on? Too often kids realize they actually need to write or speak too late to really hone in on this endeavor at the high school setting. I feel like we are presenting a false impression that all they have to do is get A’s in English or Math and they will be successful. Too many of my brightest kids can write a great essay, but can’t talk to you to save their lives.

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