Do ONE of the following:
a. For one day, keep a log in which you describe your communication activities. Keep track of the time and different ways you spend communicating, such as talking person-to-person, listening to your teachers or the radio, watching television, reading books, and other print media, and communicating online. Discuss with your counselor what your log reveals about the importance of communication in your life. Think of ways to improve your communications skills.
b. For three days, keep a journal of your listening experiences. Identify one example of each of the following, and discuss with your counselor when you have listened to:
- Obtain information
- A persuasive argument
- Appreicate or enjoy something
- Understand someone's feelings
c. In a small-group setting, meet with other scouts or with
friends. Have them share personal stories about significant events in
their lives that affected them in some way. Take note of how each scout
participates in the group discussion and how effective each one is in
telling his story. Report what you have learned to your counselor about
the differences you observed in effective communication.
d. List as many ways as you can think of to communicate with others (face-to-face, by telephone, letter, e-mail, fax). For each type of communication discuss with your counselor an instance when that method might not be appropriate or effective.
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