CLF530
- (CLF500)
Core Area:
(CLF530)
AGRICULTURE CORE CURRICULUM
- -
LEADERSHIP
Unit Title:
COMMUNICATIONS
UNIT DIRECTORY:
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Code
Topic Title
Hours
Year(s)
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(CLF531)
The Importance of Speaking
and Listening
1
1
(CLF532)
Effective Committee Skills
2
1 / 2
(CLF533)
Public Speaking Presentations
5
1 / 2
(CLF534)
Special Communication Skills
2
1 / 2
TOTAL TIME FOR UNIT = 10
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UNIT GOAL:
Students shall appreciate the important role that communication
skills play in developing leadership abilities.
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Unit objectives: Upon completion of this unit, the students will be
able to:
1. List and describe the importance of public speaking skills.
2. Demonstrate the ability to lead a discussion group.
3. Describe the importance of being a good listener.
4. Demonstrate public speaking abilities by selecting, researching,
developing, and delivering an 8-10 minute presentation.
5. Identify and demonstrate communication skills using telephones,
letters, memos, and verbal conversation.
6. Identify and demonstrate skills necessary to work on
committees effectively and efficiently.
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REFERENCES
Communicating - Message & Meaning.
Public Speakers Treasure Chest.
Instant Speaking Course.
Instant Writing Course.
Spice for Speakers.
Ginn & Company
National Farm Book Company
Danville, ILL:
Danville, ILL:
Danville, ILL:
Interstate Printers and Publishers.
Interstate P.P.
Interstate P.P.
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RESOURCES
List of Extemporaneos Topics available from the California State FFA
Assocition Asst. State Advisor, Charles Parker, Sacramento,CA or your Regional
Supervisors.
National winning speeches can be found at www.ffaunlimited.org/videos
Mr. Dave Caetano, Tulare HS
Mr. Lloyd McCabe, Chowchilla UHS
Mr. Gerald Wenstrand, Kern Valley HS
Dr. J.Scott Vernon, Cal Poly – SLO
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