Comics for Social and Communicative Behavior E-Book

Vera Bernard-Opitz

• Herausgeber: Future Horizons
• Kategorie: Ratgeber
• Sprache: Englisch
• Veröffentlichungsjahr: 2021

Seitenzahl: 55

Beschreibung

In their early school years, children focus on reading, writing, and arithmetics. For success in life, social skills and a positive personality are equally important. While curricula for core school subjects are abundant, materials on social behavior and character building are harder to find.

This workbook provides a clear teaching structure for these important teaching targets. It features over 130 comics of everyday problems, along with possible solutions. Eight key long-term targets are addressed, including:

reliability

teamwork

self-control empathy

communicative competence

Using this tool, all students can be encouraged to adopt the positive behaviors that are important in school, family and later work life.

Leseprobe

COMICS FOR SOCIAL & COMMUNICATIVE BEHAVIOR

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Text © 2021 Vera Bernard-OpitzIllustrations © 2021 Andra Bernard

The book was translated from its German original “Lernziel: Positives Sozial- und Kommunikationsverhalten.” © Kohlhammer Gmbh, Stuttgart

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ISBN: 9781949177671

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Introduction!

Introduction to the cartoon curriculum!

A) Examples of developing values and social behavior at schools

STAR Program

S – Safety first

T – There and ready

A – Act responsibly

R – Respect self and others

Chart 1: STAR Program

S – Safety first

Wearing a helmet

Paying attention at the swings

Jumping into the pool

Being careful with strangers

T – There and ready

Arriving on time to class

Paying attention during physical education

Not interrupting in class

Doing your homework without distractions

A – Act responsibly

Helping a classmate with a nosebleed

Handing back a lost wallet

No littering in public places

Not disturbing neighbors

R – Respect self and others

No burping

Respecting classmates from different cultures

Not excluding people with disabilities

Respecting the privacy of others

LTG 1: Being kind and popular and making friends!

A) Goals for positive social behavior!

LTG 1 Being kind and popular and making friends

STG 1 Following instructions

STG 2 Considering the perspectives of others

STG 3 Helping and respecting others

STG 4 Being helpful

STG 5 Being humble

Chart 2: LTG Being kind and popular and making friends

STG 1 Following instructions

Cleaning up your room

Coming when called

Coming home when it is dark

Checking off the To-Do-List

STG 2 Considering the perspectives of others

Being careful at stairs

Comforting your neighbor

Supporting your friend

Offering an umbrella in rain

STG 3 Helping and respecting others

Letting younger siblings win

Offering a seat to someone on the bus

Letting older people go ahead at the cash register

Showing a new student around school

STG 4 Being helpful

Helping a classmate with his homework

Helping your dad with washing the car

Defending someone who is bullied

Helping your neighbor with the trash

STG 5 Being humble

Not bragging about your skills

Not bragging about your possession

Not making someone feel inferior

Being humble when invited to a restaurant

LTG 2: Being responsible and reliable!

LTG 2 Being responsible and reliable

STG 1 Respecting instructions

STG 2 Doing what you promised

STG 3 Doing what is expected

STG 4 Taking responsibility for others and the environment

STG 5 Time management and being on time

Chart 3: LTG 2 Being responsible and reliable

STG 1 Respecting instructions

Respecting school decisions

Respecting behavior rules

Respecting authority figures

Respecting public rules

STG 2 Doing what you promised

Doing your homework

Answering text messages

Packing your schoolbag on time

Feeding the pets

STG 3 Doing what is expected

Writing an essay

Unloading the dishwasher

Picking up your things

Locking the door

STG 4 Taking responsibility for others and the environment

Babysitting

Bringing a classmate in a wheelchair along

Not throwing away food

Turning off the light

STG 5 Time management and being on time

Not showering for too long

Being on time for an internship

Sending birthday invitations on time

Not missing the train

LTG 3: Being a team player!

LTG 3 Having good team skills

STG 1 Setting team goals

STG 2 Accepting criticism

STG 3 Suggesting or accepting compromises

STG 4 Being fair

Chart 4: LTG 3 Having good team skills

STG 1 Setting team-goals

Following instructions during P.E. class

Accepting team decisions

Giving compliments to team players

Participating actively in groups

STG 2 Accepting criticism

Accepting critical arguments

Accepting critique about behavior

Accepting negative feedback about the appearance

Accepting responsibility for mistakes in a group

STG 3 Suggesting or accepting compromises

Choice of restaurants

Choice of movies

When parents restrict computer time

When going out late at night

STG 4 Being fair

Dividing tasks fairly

Giving everyone a chance

Playing without cheating

Clarifying disputes

LTG 4: Optimism!

LTG 4 Optimism

STG 1 Never give up

STG 2 Thinking positively about yourself and others

STG 3 Taking advantage of your own chance and giving others a chance

Chart 5: LTG 4 Optimism

STG 1 Never give up

Practicing swimming

Keep going when physical effort is needed

Practicing a new language

Asking for help (flying a kite)

STG 2 Thinking positively about yourself and others

Don’t give up when losing

Don’t take revenge on someone

Don’t make yourself to be the outsider

Practicing your handwriting

STG 3 Taking advantage of your own chance and giving others a chance

Integrating minorities

Including younger siblings

Making wise decisions

Including older people

LTG 5: Dealing with frustration and using coping strategies!

LTG 5 Dealing with frustration and using coping strategies

STG 1 Dealing with feelings of failure

STG 2 Dealing with losses and thinking positively

Chart 6: LTG 5

STG 1 Dealing with the feeling of failing

Dealing with the rejection of an application

Dealing with lack of popularity

Being the only one not allowed to join the field trip

Being the only one not passing the bike exam

STG 2 Dealing with losses and thinking positively

Divorce of parents

Loss of a friend due to switching schools

Loss of cell phone

Loss of pet

LTG 6: Being loyal and trustworthy!

LTG 6 Being loyal and trustworthy

STG 1 Being loyal

STG 2 Being real and self-confident

STG 3 Being honest even though you fear punishment or disadvantages

Chart 7: LTG 6 Being loyal and trustworthy

STG 1 Being loyal

Not making fun of your parents

Respecting teachers

Being loyal to lost loved ones

Being loyal to your team

STG 2 Being real and self-confident

Don’t join in on instigating

Don’t join in when others are doing something dangerous

Don’t join in when others are doing something forbidden

Expressing your own opinion and prevailing against the opinion of others

STG 3 Being honest even though you fear punishment or disadvantages

Admitting when you damaged something

Admitting when you stole something

Admitting that you stole/borrowed money

Admitting that you have made a mistake

STG 7: Being self-controlled!

LTG 7 Being self-controlled

STG 1 Being aware of yourself and others

STG 2 Dealing with stress

Chart 8: STG 7 Self-control

STG 1 Being aware of yourself and others

Not annoying others with a monologue

Not everyone thinks biting nails is cool

Expressing stress at school (deliberate/intentionally)

Being thoughtful

STG 2 Dealing with stress

Using calming strategies while preparing for an exam

Don’t be angry when being bullied

Dealing with weight

Dealing with peer pressure

LTG 8: Being a good communicator!

LTG 8 Being a good conversational partner

STG 1 Giving compliments

STG 2 Apologize and make up for it

STG 3 Clarifying misunderstandings

STG 4 “You-talk” instead of “Me-talk”

STG 5 Showing interest towards others and paying attention

STG 6 Showing thankfulness

Chart 9: LTG 8 Being a good conversational partner

STG 1 Giving compliments

About someone’s clothes

About someone’s possession

About someone’s grade

About someone’s skills

STG 2 Apologizing and making up for mistakes

Apologizing when hurting someone