Becoming a co-trainer on Talk about Talk Secondary Induction Workshop Becoming a co-trainer on Talk about Talk Secondary

Introductions Your name Your Year group

Learning outcomes Today we’ll: introduce you to the idea of becoming a co-trainer explain what language and communication skills are help you think about your own strengths and difficulties with these skills develop your skills and confidence practise part of the Talk about Talk Secondary workshop Please ask questions if you’re not sure 3

Learning outcomes Today we’ll: introduce you to the idea of becoming a co-trainer explain what language and communication skills are help you think about your own strengths and difficulties with these skills develop your skills and confidence practise part of the Talk about Talk Secondary workshop Please ask questions if you’re not sure 4

Starting Talk about Talk Secondary: Induction Workshop Phase 1: Preparing for the Practice Workshop (Lessons 1–4) Delivering the Practice Workshop (30 minutes) in school Phase 2: Preparing for the Employers’ Workshop (Lessons 5–8) Delivering the Employers’ Workshop (two hours) Phase 3: Practising employability skills (Lessons 9–12) 5

Activity: Warm up Introduce yourself: situations Watch me role-play these five different styles Now look at your situation: which style would you use to introduce yourself?

The five styles Very unconfident 1 2 3 4 5 Extremely confident No smiles No gestures, arms wrapped up tight Very quiet voice 2 Quick, nervous smiles Tense body, no gestures Quiet voice 3 Short smiles Standing normally with handshake Normal speaking volume 4 Big wide smiles Standing straight with firm handshake Some gestures Slightly louder voice 5 Extremely confident Long-lasting eye contact Long-lasting wide smile Standing very straight with shoulders back Big gestures Long handshake

Which skills do employers want most? Literacy and numeracy Teamwork Positive attitude and initiative Communication skills Problem solving Source: Asdan 2012 survey of employers 8

Which skills do employers want most? Communication skills Teamwork Positive attitude and initiative Literacy and numeracy Problem solving Source: Asdan 2012 survey of employers 9

Which skills do employers want most? Employers say that communication skills are most important for new employees But which communication skills do they mean? In pairs, decide which of the following communication skills are Most and Least important to employers

Which skills do employers want most? Remembering instructions Confident talking to other people at work or people you don’t know Listening carefully Being friendly and approachable Checks when not sure or confused Speaking clearly Knowing words used in the workplace Using good non-verbal skills: facial expression, body language Changing style of talking to suit different people or different situations Looking interested when other people are talking Working in a team Explaining things carefully 11

Which skills do employers want most? Rank the communication skills like this ... Least important Most important Be prepared to say why you decided on this ranking 12

Self-rating Now rate your own communication skills This is called a baseline measure. You’ll do this again at the end of the course as a follow-up measure 1 I always find this difficult 2 I find this difficult most of the time 3 I’m OK at this – not easy or difficult 4 I find this easy most of the time 5 I always find this easy 13

Barrier game Sit in pairs like this Person 1 looks at the picture and explains it to Person 2 Person 2 listens and tries to make a copy Both partners check the end result Now swap roles and try again with a new picture

Barrier game What did we learn? When we explain something, start with the ‘big picture’ before talking about details It’s good to check as you go along to make sure other people understand what you mean Listeners need to ask questions too It’s important to use a loud, clear voice There’s no ‘right’ way: different people have different styles

Communication chain The communication chain is an important element in both the Practice Workshop and the Employers’ Workshop How will you explain the communication chain to an audience?

Introducing the communication chain … … which is more like a chain reaction Each ‘domino’ has to do its bit so that all the following ones can work too – and all in a split second!

Communication chain 1. Notice someone is speaking to you

Communication chain 2. Focus attention and listen

Communication chain 3. Hear and understand the words 4. Understand the sentences

Communication chain 5. Read other person’s expression and body language

Communication chain 6. Get the meaning

Communication chain 7. Have an idea about what to say

Communication chain 8. Know what’s appropriate

Communication chain 9. Find the words in your memory 10. Make sentences to say

Communication chain 11. Choose the right expression and body language to use

Communication chain 12. Programme your speech muscles 13. Speak!

Communication chain 14. Check other person’s expression and body language Then keep the conversation going! But many young people have difficulties with different parts of this chain

Presenting the communication chain In small groups, decide how to explain the communication chain to an audience Use your Handbook that shows the different parts of the chain Try to include talking about parts of the chain you find difficult When you have a plan, practise before showing it to the whole group You might want to use role play to show what a break in the chain could look like 29

Presenting the communication chain In small groups, decide how to explain the communication chain to an audience Use your Handbook that shows the different parts of the chain Try to include talking about parts of the chain you find difficult When you have a plan, practise before showing it to the whole group You might want to use role play to show what a break in the chain could look like 30

Body language Which are examples of good/not good body language, and why?

Body language Too close Too distracted Too defensive Too nervous Open

Introduce yourself This time, your introduction should include: Name Age Your home and family Three things about you Your ambition Use your Prompt sheet: Introduce yourself to write key word reminders of what to say Take turns to introduce yourself to others in the group 33

Introduce yourself Skills checklist Remember to say what is important Use good body language Make eye contact Smile Use a loud, clear voice Be relaxed, and not rushed X factor 34

Introduce yourself Skills checklist Remember to say what is important Use good body language Make eye contact Smile Use a loud, clear voice Be relaxed, and not rushed X factor 35

Closing thoughts After this session, which of these is correct? I’m brilliant at communication so my future’s looking good I’m rubbish at communication so I’ll be unemployed forever! If communication skills improve during secondary school, then I’ll just wait for it to happen I’m good at some of bits of communication and now I know other parts I need to work on

Closing thoughts After this session, which of these is correct? I’m brilliant at communication so my future’s looking good I’m rubbish at communication so I’ll be unemployed forever! If communication skills improve during secondary school, then I’ll just wait for it to happen I’m good at some of bits of communication and now I know other parts I need to work on

So what do I do now? Know your own strengths and difficulties with language and communication This is meta-linguistic skill: without this skill it’s difficult to improve Talk to adults at school about how you can improve Practise talking in different situations Enjoy taking part in Talk about Talk Secondary 38

So what do I do now? Know your own strengths and difficulties with language and communication This is meta-linguistic skill: without this skill it’s difficult to improve Talk to adults at school about how you can improve Practise talking in different situations Enjoy taking part in Talk about Talk Secondary 39

Any questions? The end