Interact with other B1.2 Initiate and maintain interactions with one or more persons to discuss, explain or exchange information and opinions

Competency B: Communicate Ideas and Information Task Group B1: Interact with othersLevel: 2At this level, learners: Initiate and maintain interactions with one or more persons to discuss, explain, or exchange information and opinionsPerformance DescriptorsThe learner:Shows an awareness of factors that affect interactions, such as differences in opinions and ideas, and social, linguistic, and cultural differencesDemonstrates some ability to use tone appropriatelyUses strategies to maintain communication, such as encouraging responses from others and asking questionsSpeaks or signs clearly in a focused and organized wayRephrases to confirm or increase understandingUses and interprets non-verbal cues (e.g. body language, facial expressions, gestures)Task DescriptorsScope of task is clearly definedInvolves one or more personsCan vary in lengthAddresses a familiar or unfamiliar audienceMay include unfamiliar elements (e.g. vocabulary, context, topic)Has a clear, well-defined purposeIs informalInteraction Types:Share ideas and informationExchange opinionsExplain and discuss ideasESKARGO:Embedded Skills, Knowledge and Attitudes Reference Guide for Ontario – B1.2