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Communication is making clear and compelling oral presentations, sharing ideas, clarifying information as needed, and adapting communication styles to meet audience needs.

 

Communication is important for interacting with others and conveying one’s thoughts and feelings, but communication skills are also important for career preparedness. Young people with strong communication skills will share ideas or information with others effectively, ask and answer questions, listen actively, and be able to summarize key points.

 

The following case studies provide examples of after school programming at various grade levels.

 

Tierney Boys & Girls Club After School Program

Elementary

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Mass Audubon @ Boston Nature Center

Middle School

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Camp Harbor View – Leaders in Training

High School

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Learn how exemplar programs in Boston are intentionally cultivating communication.

 

Programs can use the following strategies to work on teamwork skills with youth.

Badging Practices Brief
Recommendations from BASB's Pilot
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Communication Rubric
The PEAR Institute
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Quality Program Practices: Communication
National Institute on Out-of-School Time
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Research shows that communication is an important skill for young people. Programs can use these resources to inform their practices.

Teaching Your Students How to Have a Conversation
Edutopia
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Communication
Mastering Skills for Workplace Success
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Research Summary: Connect
Compiled by Boston After School & Beyond
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