Scouts Training Module: Enhancing Communication Skills With Young Leaders
Explore the Scouts Mn and Cheshire Scouts' young leader training module focused on communication skills. Learn the importance of feedback, gathering ideas, bringing those ideas to life, and more to enhance leadership abilities. Engage in activities like storytelling, number games, and questioning techniques that foster effective communication.
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Scouts Mn and Cheshire Scouts Young Leader Training Module J Cymru Cymru Module J Module J - - Communicate It! Communicate It!
Scouts Mn and Cheshire Scouts Young Leader Training Module J Objectives Understand why it is important to get feedback and input from young people in the section List different ways you can gather ideas and feedback within your section Explain how you can bring your section s ideas to life and make adaptations where necessary
Scouts Mn and Cheshire Scouts Young Leader Training Module J Cymru Cymru Activity One Storytime!
Scouts Mn and Cheshire Scouts Young Leader Training Module J Make sure you re listening! Trigger word Bear Bowl Chair Someone Forest Action Clap Say Wow Stamp your feet Jump up! Pretend to sneeze
Scouts Mn and Cheshire Scouts Young Leader Training Module J Cymru Cymru Activity Two Let s talk numbers
Scouts Mn and Cheshire Scouts Young Leader Training Module J Number Game You ll each be given a scenario to act out, but you re only allowed to talk in numbers Can the others guess what scenario they had? What does this tell you about tone? What does this tell you about gestures/ body language?
Scouts Mn and Cheshire Scouts Young Leader Training Module J Cymru Cymru Activity Three How to question
Scouts Mn and Cheshire Scouts Young Leader Training Module J Closed Questions Closed questions are questions that elicit a single specific answer, like Yes and No . Can you give some examples of closed questions? Why might closed questions not be the best type of question to ask young people? When might they be useful?
Scouts Mn and Cheshire Scouts Young Leader Training Module J Open these questions up What open questions can you ask instead of these closed questions? Closed question Are you ok? Can I help you with that? Is maths your favourite subject? Do you like Scouts? Open question How are you? How can I help you with that? What s your favourite subject? What s Scouts like for you?
Scouts Mn and Cheshire Scouts Young Leader Training Module J Cymru Cymru Activity Four Adapting your style
Scouts Mn and Cheshire Scouts Young Leader Training Module J Who do you have to communicate with in your role? Young people in the Section Section Leader Assistant Section Leaders Other Young Leaders Parents Group Scout Leader District Explorer Scout Commissioner
Scouts Mn and Cheshire Scouts Young Leader Training Module J Scenario A Cub is runs up to you crying they re having a nosebleed. It s nothing too bad, but they re obviously really stressed and are covered in blood. If they re not calmed and not looked after it could get worse, so you take them to see Akela. How would you communicate with the different people in this situation? The bleeding Cub The Cub Leader The other Cubs who ve seen the situation unfold How does you tone of voice change when talking to the different people? Acting calm in a potentially stressful situation can help others to feel calm, which is very important when working with younger sections.
Scouts Mn and Cheshire Scouts Young Leader Training Module J Cymru Cymru Activity Five What are ESYLs?
Scouts Mn and Cheshire Scouts Young Leader Training Module J How would you describe what you do to different audiences?
Scouts Mn and Cheshire Scouts Young Leader Training Module J Cymru Cymru Activity Six - Skills
Scouts Mn and Cheshire Scouts Young Leader Training Module J What skills do you use during the following activities? Attending the weekly meetings of a younger section. Helping to plan and run the programme for the young people you are working with. Working alongside the adult leadership team. Taking into consideration the age range and abilities of the section when running games and activities. Ensuring that the programme follows the rules and policies of The Scout Association. Representing the views of young people. Completing modules and missions. Ensuring the session is inclusive for all young people. Leading a youth forum. Skills Leadership Planning Teamwork Adaptability Organisation Dedication Communication (with different ages) Timekeeping Creativity Which skill is the most important for each activity?
Scouts Mn and Cheshire Scouts Young Leader Training Module J Cymru Cymru
