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MAKING A PERSONAL CONNECTION: Build Your Communication Competency
This LibGuide is designed to help students understand and evaluate oral and written communication skills as they relate to connecting with the Valencia community. Video scenarios and instructional materials guide students to engage in role play and evaluation activities. Students will evaluate their own communication competency and gain an understanding of communication competence through the three parts of the Making a Personal Connection lesson.
Lesson Sections Include:
Getting Started- Icebreaker
Connecting With Professors- Part I and Part II
Connecting With Professionals- Part III
A Hand Shake, Introduction and Conversation (see link below) is a 10-15 icebreaker activity designed to start the Making a Personal Connection lesson, although this icebreaker could be used alone. Start by watching the video and then follow the icebreaker directions (see below).
*Following the icebreaker, there are a few discussion questions. Some students may want more information on how to improve their conversation skills. A credible resource is Toastmasters International, an organization dedicated to communication and leadership development. A quick resource checklist (see link below) offers students helpful conversation tips.
After the icebreaker activity, proceed to the Connecting with Professors tab.
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Liza Schellpfeffer, M.A.
ValenciaCollege Professor Speech Communications
Speech Division Coordinator
East Campus, Bldg. 7-160
MC 3-20
Office Phone: 407-582-2731
FAX: 407-582-2465
