Title: Demonstrate listening and speaking skills.
Course: Dental Careers I (14054-I)

Demonstration includes

- defining nonverbal cues
- employing active listening techniques (e.g., asking clarifying questions, paraphrasing what was said)
- exhibiting public speaking skills (e.g., making presentations)
- articulating ideas in a manner appropriate to the setting and audience (e.g., considering the chosen communication method and audience’s level of knowledge).

Process/Skill Questions:

- Why is it important to use active listening techniques?
- What is paraphrasing? How can paraphrasing help achieve clarity?
- What are some ways that one can improve public speaking skills?
- Why is it important to know one’s audience when delivering a presentation?

Teacher Resources:

- Listening and Speaking Lesson Plan #1
- Listening and Speaking Lesson Plan #2
- Listening and Speaking Activity, Career and Technical Education Consortium of States (CTECS)