10 • MODULE THREE: COMMUNICATION
Some comments for a person who listens well could be:- Does not judge me;
- Listens carefully;
- Respects me; and/or
- I can reveal my most secret thought.
Some comments that may come for a person who does not listen well could be:- I go to them with a problem but they do not listen;
- Does not look at me;
- Keeps me waiting;
- Does something else when I am there; and/or
- Interrupts me.
The facilitator must be ready if children want to consult him/her later after this exercise.
Tips for the facilitator
Explain to the children that waiting is not always an indication that the person does not want to listen or
is trying to ignore them.Review- What makes it easier to talk to some people, and why is it risky to talk to others?
Give examples. - Do you think the people whom you consult always give the right advice?
Linking Learning With Life
Think of all the people you know. Observe how they communicate and what they say. Who do you
go to for advice? Are they good communicators? Could you go to someone else who can give you
better advice? Would you be able to approach the person?