MCCCD Program Description

Assertiveness Training

Course: CPD102AA

First Term: 2002 Summer I

Lecture 2 Credit(s) 2 Period(s) 2 Load
Subject Type: Academic
Load Formula: S

Description: Designed to help students, differentiate assertive, non-assertive and aggressive behavior, overcome blocks to acting assertively, establish boundaries, and develop effective verbal and nonverbal assertive behavior. Group discussion, role playing, and videotape feedback are used to enable students to express feelings, beliefs, and opinions in a direct appropriate manner

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Describe and differentiate assertive, non-assertive and aggressive behavior. (I, IV, V) 2. Explain the concept of personal rights. (II) 3. Identify personal blocks, including boundary issues, which interfere with assertive behavior and describe strategies for overcoming them. (III, IV) 4. Identify and demonstrate verbal and nonverbal components of assertive communication. (IV) 5. Describe the necessary elements required for requesting a change in another individual`s behavior. (IV) 6. Explain the role of negotiation and compromise in assertive behavior. (IV, V)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.

MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Introduction to Assertiveness Training A. Differentiating Assertive, Non-assertive and Aggressive Behavior B. Assessment of Current Assertive Skills C. Cultural and Gender Aspects of Assertive Behavior II. Personal Rights and Responsibilities A. Recognizing Your Personal Rights B. Respecting Others` Personal Rights III. Personal Barriers to Behaving Assertively A. Thinking, Feeling and Behaving B. Coping with Emotions C. Changing Attitudes and Beliefs IV. Developing Assertive Skills A. Types and Styles of Assertive Behavior B. Verbal and Non-verbal Components of Assertive Behavior C. Identifying Personal Situations to Increase Assertiveness D. Role-playing and Videotaping Assertive Situations or Feedback from Others Observing Role Play V. Using Assertive Behavior A. Judging the Appropriateness of Assertive Behavior B. Choosing Assertive Behavior C. Coping with Negative Reactions from Others D. Negotiation and Compromise V. Using Assertive Behavior A. Judging the Appropriateness of Assertive Behavior B. Choosing Assertive Behavior C. Coping with Negative Reactions from Others D. Negotiation and Compromise

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: 5/28/2002

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