Courtesy of Northwest Georgia Council Coosa District Rockmart Troop 23 Communication merit badge requirements Do ONE of the following For one day keep a log in which you describe your communication activities Keep track of the time and different ways you spend communicating such as ta ID: 696925
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Communications Merit Badge
Courtesy of Northwest Georgia Council, Coosa District, Rockmart Troop 23Slide2
Communication merit badge requirements
Do ONE of the following:
For
one day, keep a log in which you describe your communication activities. Keep track of the time and different ways you spend communicating, such as talking person-to-person, listening to teachers or the radio, watching television, reading books and other print media, and using any electronic communication device. Discuss with your counselor what your log reveals about the importance of communication in your life. Think of ways to improve your communications skills.
For three days, keep a journal of your listening experiences. Identify one example of each of the following, and discuss with your counselor when you have listened to: Obtain information A persuasive argument Appreciate or enjoy something Understand someone's feelings In a small-group setting, meet with other scouts or with friends. Have them share personal stories about significant events in their lives that affected them in some way. Take note of how each scout participates in the group discussion and how effectively he communicates his story. Report what you have learned to your counselor about the differences you observed in effective communication. List as many ways as you can think of to communicate with others (face-to-face, by telephone, letter, e-mail, text messages, and so on). For each type of communication discuss with your counselor an instance when that method might not be appropriate or effective. Do ONE of the following: Think of a creative way to describe yourself, using, for example, a collage, short story or autobiography, drawing or series of photographs, or a song or skit. Using the aid you created, make a presentation to your counselor about yourself.Choose a concept, product, or service in which you have great confidence. Build a sales plan based on its good points. Try to persuade the counselor to agree with, use, or buy your concept, product or service. After your sales talk, discuss with your counselor how persuasive you were.Slide3
Communication merit badge requirements
Write a five-minute speech. Give it at a meeting of a group.
Interview someone you know fairly well, like, or respect because of his or her position, talent, career or life experiences. Listen actively to learn as much as you can about the person. Then prepare and deliver to your counselor an introduction of the person as though this person were to be a guest speaker, and include reasons why the audience would want to hear this person speak. Show how you would call to invite this person to speak.
Attend a public meeting (city council, school board, debate) approved by your counselor where several points of view are given on a single issue. Practice active listening skills and take careful notes of each point of view. Prepare an objective report that includes all points of view that were expressed, and share this with your counselor.
With your counselor's approval, develop a plan to teach a skill or inform someone about something. Prepare teaching aids for your plan. Carry out your plan. With your counselor, determine whether the person has learned what you intended.Slide4
Communication merit badge requirements
Do ONE of the following:
Write
to the editor of a magazine or your local newspaper to express your opinion or share information on any subject you choose. Send your message by fax, email or regular mail.
Create a web page or blog of special interest to you (for instance, your troop or crew, a hobby, or a sport).. Include at least three articles or entries and one photograph or illustration, and one link to some other Web page or blog that would be helpful to someone who visits the Web page or blog you have created. It is not necessary to post your Web page or blog to the Internet, but if you decide to do so, you must first share it with your parents and counselor and get their permission. Use desktop publishing to produce a newsletter, brochure, flier or other printed material for your scout troop, class at school, or other group. Include at least one article and one photograph or illustration. Plan a troop or crew court of honor, campfire program, or an interfaith worship service. Have the patrol leaders' council approve it, then write the script and prepare the program. Serve as master of ceremonies.Find out about three career opportunities in the field of communication. Pick one and find out the education, training, and experience required for this profession. Discuss this with your counselor, and explain why this profession might interest you. Slide5
Requirement 1-d
List as many ways you can think of to communicate with others (face-to-face, by telephone, letter, e-mail, text messages, etc).
For each type of communication, discuss an instance when that method might not be appropriate or effective. Slide6
Communication
LanguageMost common way that we use symbols to communicate (alphabet to symbolize or stand for sounds in the spoken language).Letters to words:
Hold, Touch, Apple, Love, Intelligence, Freedom
Words to Sentences:
Facts, Opinions, Questions, CommandsSlide7
Speaking without words
Nonverbal Words, Colors, ShapesSlide8
Talking with your Body
Body LanguageSlide9
Other ways of Communication without words
Body Posture Clothing
Sloppy vs SharpSlide10
Mass Communication & Digital Technologies
Radio, TV, Newspapers, Films, Theater, Cell Phones, Internet, Texting, Websites, Social Network Sites, Mail, Faxes, EmailSlide11
Requirement 2
Choose a concept, product or service in which you have great confidence. Build a sales plan based on its good points. Try to persuade counselor to agree with, use or buy your concept, product or service. After your sales talk, discuss how persuasive you were. Slide12
Make a Good Sales Pitch
Get the Audience’s Attention
Tell how your product or service changed your life or someone else’s
Connect to the Audience’s Needs
Know your audience (you would not sell lawnmower service to an apartment owner, but you might sell a dog-walking service)Offer a SolutionExplain how their lives will improve & describe any problems that might arise if they do not.Close the DealBefore you end your speech, ask your audience to act! Make it clear how they can buy your product or sign up for your service right away. Slide13
Requirement 3
Write a 5 minute speech. Give it at a meeting of a group.
Choose a Topic you are familiar with
Write an outline
Practice your speechIntroduce yourselfDeliver Information the audience can understandPresent Speech with good natural flow and good body postureSlide14
Requirement 4
Interview someone you know fairly well, like or respect because of his or her position, talent, career, or life experiences. Listen actively to learn as much as you can about the person.
Prepare and deliver to your counselor an introduction of the person as though this person were to be a guest speaker, and include reasons why the audience would want to hear this person speak.
Show how you would call to invite this person to speak. Slide15
Tips for Interviewing & Introducing a Guest Speaker
What is your full name and professional title?
How long have you been in your current position?
What are your duties?
What do you like best about your career?What is the most difficult challenge you face in your position?Did you go to College or receive Special Training?What activities or interests do you enjoy when you are not working?Is there anything else you would like to share?Slide16
Example:
“Thanks for coming today. Our guest speaker is Sgt. Patrick Bonito, Jr., a 18 year veteran with the Marietta Police Department. Sgt. Bonito supervises the Detective Unit and is part of the Federal Task Force to recover Exploited and Missing Children. When he is not working, he is a Scoutmaster with Troop 23 and enjoys spending time with his family. Sgt. Bonito has graciously agreed to speak to us today about his position and other career opportunities in law enforcement. Please welcome Sgt. Patrick Bonito, Jr.”Slide17
Requirement 5
Attend a public meeting (city council, school board, debate) approved by your counselor where several points of view are given on a single issue.
Practice active listening skills and take careful notes of each point of view.
Prepare an objective report that includes all points of view that were expressed, and share this with your Counselor. Slide18
Reporting an Event Objectively
Pick up agenda if one is availableSit near the front so you can hear
Don’t be swayed to one side or other, just listen attentively and quietly about the topic
Write a report of the meeting, making it unbiased and factual as possible
Be sure to write the Counsels actions to the issue Keep the report to one or two pages, and summarize the main issues & points of viewSlide19
Requirement 6
Develop a plan to teach a skill or inform someone about something.
Prepare teaching aids for your plan.
Carry out your plan.
Determine whether the person has learned what you intended.Slide20
Teaching Skills & Teaching Aids
EDGE
E
xplain how it is done-Tell them
D
emonstrate the Steps-Show them
G
uide learners as they practice-Watch them do it
E
nable them to succeed on their own-Use
memory aids
,
practice
it, they teach itSlide21
Requirement 7
Use desktop publishing to produce a newsletter, brochure, flier or other printed material for you Troop. Include at least one article and one photograph or
illistrationSlide22
Requirement 8
Plan a Troop Court of Honor, Campfire program, or an interfaith worship service. Have the Patrol Leaders’ Council approve it, then write the script and prepare the program. Serve as MCSlide23
Campfire Program
Who will set up the campfire area?Who will build the campfire?Who will put the campfire out after the program?
Who is participating in the program and what is being covered: skits, songs, awards.
Which Troop members will clean up afterwards?Slide24
Court of Honor
Assign Scouts to carry in flagsColor guard enters and Scouts/Audience stand at attention
Parents and Audience recite
Pledge
DinnerAssign Guest speakerAward PresentationSpecial Program, Crossover, Song, SkitAnnouncementsClosingSlide25
Interfaith Service
“A Scout is Reverent”Carefully choose elements such as scripture, prayers, hymns and all other parts of the worship. Be considerate of everyone present; be respectful of all religions.
Pick a Theme: Creation, Thanksgiving, Doing One’s Best, the Great Outdoors, and on the Trail to Eagle
Pick a Location that enhances the experienceSlide26
Requirement 9
Career Opportunities in Communication
Advertising
Communication Education
Electronic Media, Radio and TV BroadcastingJournalismWeb-Related CareersPublic RelationsTheater/Performing ArtsSlide27
Advertising
Advertisement & Commercials, Sales Manager, Executive, Marketing Specialist, Media Planner, Creative Director, Media Sales Specialist, Public Opinion ResearcherSlide28
Communication Education
Language Arts, High School Speech, Forensics (debate) Coach, Drama Director, College or University Professor, Speech Communication Department ChairSlide29
Electronic Media, Radio,
Television BroadcastingNetwork newscasters, talk-show hosts, radio and television, broadcast station manager, video/audio librarian, community relations director, unit manager, video/audio editor, news director, news writer, transmitter engineer, technical director, media buyer, market researcher, producer, casting director, researcher, and floor managerSlide30
Journalism
Reporter, Editor, Photographer, Newscaster, Author, Scriptwriter, Publisher, News Service Researcher, Technical WriterSlide31
Web-Related Careers
Webmaster, Web Developer, Web Designer, Information Architect, Web Producer, Graphic Designer, Programmer, Multimedia Specialist, Systems Administrator, and e-commerce specialist (someone who maintains the systems that process payments online)Slide32
Public Relations
Managing the public image of an organization or individual
Publicity Manager, Advertising Manager, Marketing Specialist, Press Agent, Lobbyist, Corporate Public Affairs Specialist, Account Executive, Development Officer, Fund-raiser, Membership Recruiter, Sales Manager, Media Analyst, Media Planner, Creative Director, Audience Analyst, News Writer, and Public Opinion ResearcherSlide33
Theater/Performing Arts
Off-Stage Positions: Theater Management, Instruction, Technical, Production Positions
Careers in Performing Arts: Performing Artist, Scriptwriter, Producer, Director, Costume Designer, Scenic Designer, Lighting Designer, Theater Critic, Makeup Artist, Stage Manager, Model, Theater, Professor, and Casting Director. Slide34
Review 3 Careers:
Advertising:
Bachelor’s Degree in Advertising, academic training in creative or visual aspects of selling, a product or service, combined with technical and practical applications in technology and business applications.
Webmaster:
Private Certification, IT Schools, Associate Degree Programs, or Major in Computer Forensics. Training and Experience can be on the job. However, many of them require company or business experience.Reporter:Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism, History, or English, Experience in the Field you are reporting (Sports Reporter would need experience in sports).Slide35
Requirement Review:
__1.d. List of ways to communicate __2.b. Present a sales pitch
__3. Present a 5 minute speech
__4. Deliver an Introduction
__5. Attend a public meeting __6. Teach a skill __7.c. Produce a newsletter or flier __8. Plan, prepare, serve__9. Discuss 3 careers in communicationSlide36
Resources
Communications Merit Badge Series
Boy Scouts of America 2011
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