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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