Personal & Social Development·Friendship & Cooperation·procedural
Assertive Communication
Use assertive communication — expressing needs, opinions, and boundaries clearly and respectfully without being aggressive (pushy/demanding) or passive (giving in/staying silent) — including saying no when something doesn't feel right
Suggested ages 9–11
Learning journey
Your child is developing advanced social skills — learning to communicate assertively, help resolve conflicts between friends, reflect on their own behaviour in relationships, and give and receive helpful feedback.
Evidence of understanding
- Explain the difference between assertive, aggressive, and passive responses
- Role-play saying no in a peer pressure scenario
- Express a personal boundary clearly and respectfully in a real situation
Assessment prompt
If friends want Assertive Communication to do something they're uncomfortable with — like excluding another child or breaking a rule — can Assertive Communication say 'I don't want to do that' firmly but politely?
Standards alignment
PSPE.INT.P2.LO.8International · ib-pyp-pspe
PSPE.INT.P2.LO.8
IB PYP Personal, Social and Physical Education (PSPE) Scope and Sequence