Slap what?: an interactive lesson in nonverbal communication.

摘要

This article discusses the use of nonverbal communication strategies for fostering social health in middle school students. It outlines a teaching technique designed to help students better understand nonverbal cues and their role in maintaining healthy interpersonal relationships. The technique begins with the card game "Slap What?" where the object is to have the most cards by the end of the game. Students play by observing and interpreting their classmates' nonverbal cues and soon realize that actions do speak louder than words. The technique concludes with a discussion on interpreting nonverbal cues as a means of maintaining interpersonal communication and relationships and reducing health risks.