Effective Communication in the Learning Process

Presented by:Patricia L. Green

Presentation Overview• What is communication?

• The Communication Process

• Classroom DesignLearning StylesLearning DisabilitiesCultural Backgrounds

• The Ideal Classroom

What is Communication?(From an 8 year old perspective)

Communication

Definition of Communication

• Communication is defined as a process by which individuals assign and convey meaning in an attempt to create shared understanding. This process requires a vast collection of skills in intrapersonal and interpersonal processing, listening, observing, speaking, questioning, analyzing and evaluating (Banks, 2011).

Video

President Bush and Condoleezza Ricehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TwaLTpnozP4

The Communication Process

ChannelNoise

Language

Technical

Difficulties

Sender (formulates the

message)

Encoding(Sender transmits

the message)

Decoding(Receiver

interprets the message)

Receiver send feedback

Classroom Design

Students with:• Learning styles• Learning Disabilities• Cultural background

Learning Styles

VisualAuditory Kinesthetic

Students depend on there senses to process the information imparted during the learning process. Most students tend to use one of their senses more than the others.

Learning Disabilities

Cultural Background

The Ideal Classroom

Effective Communication

Define your goals and objectives for your

classroom

Design the classroom that facilitates

learning at all levelsKnow your students

Design your teaching strategy to suit your

learning environment

Identify various technological devices

that will enhance learning

Knowledgeable Students

TasksDiscussion Questions:

• Based on the information embedded in this presentation, what changes can be made to your classroom which will make it reflects as the “ideal classroom”.

• What factors hinder the process of knowing your students and how can this be eliminated?

• Based on the current economic status and the effect it has on learning, Is it possible to implement activities to achieve the “ideal classroom?” Explain

Project • Provide a definition of communication in the learning process be sure to

incorporate the definition provided by the 8 year old student.

• Base on the information received you are required to design a lesson plan depicting the ideal classroom and teach it to the class.

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