Hershey—Table+21

= Verbal Skills for Meeting Resistances Presentation = = = //Below are 2 separate activities. When prompted, the table Recorder will input responses// //from tablemates// //for each activity.//

//**Slide #1**// What are the resistance statements you have heard? A. Share with a partner. B. Share at your table C. Record Tablemates' responses below.

I don't have time. My kids will never use it. I'm afraid to mess up in front of my students. Are you paying me? I'll use it when it's educationally appropriate. It's worked for the past 50 years why do I have to change now? Lack of respect for the CFF coach position. I'm overwhelmed.

D. Reporter be ready to share out.

 //**Slide #6**// A. At your table list the three most common and or most challenging resistances you hear. 1. Not enough time 2. Overwhelmed 3.

B. Develop appropriate empathy, support and approval statement responses for the above listed resistances.

Empathy: It's tough being a teacher, you have a lot of responsibilities. I understand why you are overwhelmed.

Support: Do the best you can in the time you have. Why don't we work together on what you want to accomplish.

Approval: When is a good time for you to meet; I understand that you are busy? You're doing a great job so far.

C. Reporter be ready to share out.