Week 2: Interpersonal Foundations & Relational Goals
Relationship Type Role-Play
Session Agenda
| Duration | Activity |
|---|---|
| 10 min | Warm-up: Relationship continuum activity Students physically position themselves on a continuum based on prompts about relationship preferences |
| 15 min | Role-play preparation Groups of 3 receive scenario cards and prepare to demonstrate communication in different relationship contexts |
| 25 min | Role-play presentations and analysis Each group performs their scenario while class observes; discuss communication differences observed |
| 15 min | Goal identification exercise Analyze the role-plays: What relational goals were characters pursuing? How did their communication reflect those goals? |
| 5 min | Wrap-up and personal application Individual reflection: One relationship communication goal for the coming week |
Materials Needed
- Scenario cards with relationship contexts (acquaintance, friend, family, professional)
- Relational goals reference sheet
- Observation worksheet for audience members
- Reflection cards for wrap-up activity