Demonstrate relationship-building techniques with people of different ages, abilities, genders, and cultures.

Demonstration should include

  • interaction (e.g., verbal and nonverbal communication, team building, play, sports) with individuals of different ages, abilities, genders, and cultures
  • respect for different ages, abilities, genders, and cultural differences.

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

  • What are your physical, social, emotional, cognitive, and creative characteristics and needs?
  • How do your personal characteristics and needs affect relationships with people of different ages, abilities, genders, and cultures?
  • What factors enhance or limit your ability to relate to people of different ages, abilities, genders, and needs?

Communication

  • How can you identify the perspectives, characteristics, and needs of people of different ages, abilities, genders, and cultures?
  • What assumptions are made about people based on their age, appearance, gender, or ethnic/cultural background?
  • What communication skills are needed to relate to people of different ages, abilities, genders, and cultures?

Leadership

  • How can we develop positive relationships with people of different ages, abilities, genders, and cultures?
  • How do cultural traditions influence relationships?
  • What actions can be taken to improve relationships with people of different ages, abilities, genders, and cultures?

Management

  • What steps should be taken to create caring, respectful, and healthy relationships with people of different ages, abilities, genders, and cultures?
  • What ethical standards should guide your relationships with people of different ages, abilities, genders, and cultures?
  • What can be learned about yourself through the examination of your relationships with people of different ages, abilities, genders, and cultures?