Personal & social development // Friendship & Cooperation
Communication Vocabulary
Know and use the vocabulary of healthy communication and conflict — assertive, passive, aggressive, compromise, conflict, resolution, mediate, bystander, upstander, and peer pressure — and understand the difference between these contrasting approaches
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If the learner and a friend have a disagreement, can they describe it using words like 'conflict' or 'compromise' — and explain how assertive communication is different from aggressive or passive behaviour?
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- Use 'assertive' correctly and distinguish it from 'aggressive' — e.g. 'Being assertive means saying what I need calmly'
- Explain what 'conflict resolution' means and describe one strategy such as using 'I feel...' statements
- Use words like 'negotiate', 'boundary', and 'respect' accurately in a discussion about friendships
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Communication Vocabulary
Ages 7 to 11 // Language
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6 topicsFriendship & Cooperation // Ages 7 to 9
Resolving disagreements requires vocabulary for conflict, resolution, and compromise
- Assertive CommunicationRequired
Friendship & Cooperation // Ages 9 to 11
Assertive communication requires understanding the trio: assertive vs passive vs aggressive
- Helping Others Resolve ConflictsRequired
Friendship & Cooperation // Ages 9 to 11
Mediating conflicts requires precise vocabulary for mediation, conflict, and resolution
- Working Well in a GroupHelpful
Friendship & Cooperation // Ages 7 to 9
Working effectively in groups draws on vocabulary like 'cooperate', 'compromise', and 'conflict'
- Roles in a GroupHelpful
Friendship & Cooperation // Ages 7 to 9
Understanding group roles requires vocabulary including 'mediator', 'leader', and 'peer pressure'
Friendship & Cooperation // Ages 9 to 11
Constructive feedback uses vocabulary from assertive communication and conflict resolution
Personal & social development // Friendship & Cooperation
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