Effective CommunicationUnderstanding Classroom Context

Presentation By : Showkat ShafiMedia Professional

Dy. Director Quality Assurance KU

PRELUDEBe the Change you wish to see in the world.

“Mahatma Gandhi”

To exist is to change to change To exist is to change to change is to mature and to mature is go on creating oneself endlessly.

“ Hennery Bergson”

Objective

To understand and practise

effective communication in effective communication in

classroom context.

CommunicationWhat is means?

� Communication is the transfer and receipt of information from one person to another(or from one point to another).

� It is always between two people –Sender and receiver and the roles will change frequently.

� But the message must be understood for communication to be considered complete.

Other Definitions

The process of communication is what allows us to interact with

other people; without it, we would be unable to share

knowledge or experiences with anything outside of ourselves. knowledge or experiences with anything outside of ourselves.

Common forms of communication include speaking, writing,

gestures, touch and broadcasting.

Source: Wikipedia

The Communication Process

Key Communication Elements

The Method:

�Verbal�Verbal�Non-Verbal�Written�Electronic

The Class Context

Our Challenge

To model effective

communication in our communication in our

classrooms

When communication is effective ….

�Learning is easier �Goals are more likely to be met �Opportunities emerge for �Opportunities emerge for

expanded learning �Students and faculty connect

better

Kinds Of Classroom Communication

�Lectures�Presentations�Group work�Group work�Interpersonal Communication�Use of Audio Visual Aids

How to make Effective In Classroom

� Know your audience� Express ideas clearly & explicitly� Check audience’s listening skills

Gain & keep attention� Gain & keep attention� Be well organized & prepared� Use visual aids effectively� Remember messages are verbal & Visual

Benefits Of Visual Aids

� Improves memory� Speeds comprehension� Decreases presentation timeDecreases presentation time� Adds to speaker’s credibility� Adds interest

C. HAMILTON

Audience Recall

Classroom Communication

� Listen; give attention� Paraphrase & summarizeParaphrase & summarize� Define terms� Build rapport; trust � Show empathy; respect

Use of Body Language

� Stand up straight . Poor posture—slumped shoulders, stomach sticking out—is not only physically unhealthy, but it can convey a whole range of attitudes and degrees of interest and respect.

� Avoid folding your arms, standing behind a desk, and using barriers. These behaviors “simply sends the signal that you don’t want to make contact,” says Caswell. It blocks you off and makes you appear unapproachable. Don’t cross your arms or shuffle papers that aren’t related to the lesson, and refrain from looking at your watch

Use of Body Language

� Use the whole classroom . Walk around the students’ desks to show interest, and indicate approval with a head nod.

� Your hand on your chin - encourages students to think about the answer and shows you’re waiting for their answer.

Use of Body Language

� Hands out and palms up - shows that you’re open to questions and answering in a nonthreatening way.

� Observe wait time —don’t stare and rush them. Appear relaxed and ready to listen.

Helps you get your message across. Let students know that you want to create a

supportive, productive learning environment.

The Teacher’s Role……

ZOOM IN - TO EACH STUDENT

Listening

Teachers and Students have to be Students have to be

Good Listeners

SAY IT WITH IMPACT

Create impact while you Read out Prose or recite poetry in or recite poetry in

class room.

Humour In Classroom

Increasing The students Belief In Himself.

� Comment on effort rather than results.

� Separate the deed from the doer. � Build on strength, not on

weaknesses. � Show your faith in the child. � Mistakes should not be viewed as

failures. � Integrate the child into the group.

Cuing Students With Parallel Acknowledgement

� It cues the students to match the behavior that is being acknowledged

� It is an alternative to redirection and can help you to avoid being too can help you to avoid being too directive

� It contributes to positive tone in the class room

Barriers To Communication

� Personal� Attitude of both the sender and the

receiver.Misuse of body language� Misuse of body language

� Pre - Judgment.� The “I have heard it all before” syndrome.� Sentimental Reactions� Mental closure

Barriers To Communication

� Improper Timing� Noise and distractions in the

environment� Pressure of time or other Resources� Unfamiliar Language� Knowledge Level

Make Them Think ‘Out of Box’.

“To be future -ready, our young need to be able to think critically, assess

options and make sound decisions. They should have a desire to learn, They should have a desire to learn,

explore and be prepared to think out of the box.”

Source: Nurturing our Young for the Future,

Competencies for the 21st Century

21st Century 4c‘s

�Communication�Collaboration �Collaboration �Critical Thinking �Creativity

Perfection?Perfection is achieved,

not when there is nothing more to add, but nothing more to add, but when there is nothing left

to take away.-Antoine de Saint-Exupery

It’s the Ultimate Sophistication...

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Presented By: Showkat Shafi