session 2-EffectiveClassroomCommunicationSkills.pptx

classroom c ommunication

1. Effective Classroom Communication Skills

2. What is in common ?

3. How is that? “Communication is the process by which information is transmitted so that an understanding response results.” Effective communication is about being understood.” • Success comes in direct proportion to the command one has over communication. • Knowledge is power – but it is potential power – it should be acted upon – otherwise . . .

4. Myths Communication Reality Communication is a conscious / deliberate through ‘ words’ only. Words mean the same to everyone. a one-sided process and it is controlled by communicator. the same an unconscious process and it goes on at every moment of time process . ‘verbal’ as well as ‘non-verbal signs. perception of reality. a two-way process always happens , controlled by none. never be identical.

5. 50 % knowledge 50 % interpersonal or communication skills .

6. • What consists of this communication skills? CS 4 T • Positive Motivation: create interest, enthusiasm, remove fear and inhibition. • Effective Body Language: Gestures, body movement with verbal skills – never sit and teach - Moving in aisles. • Sense of Humor: do not confuse dirty jokes with humour . • Understanding the Students: prefer dialogue over monologue – listen students’ opinion. • Team Formation: helps in mutual understanding students as well as teacher. • Technical skills: Up-to-date with latest techno-tools for teaching

7. some essential qualities – I sense where the learner is at, what their problem is: I feel what they know and what they don’t know. – I know how to transform what I know about the language into a form that is accessible to my learners – I know how to design and administer activities and exercises that will foster learning – I know when learning is and is not happening by the way the learners behave: I don’t need tests – I get my ‘buzz’ from when the students succeed, learn, progress

8. remember while teaching: various Learning Styles: • Auditory Learner: It is a learning style in which a person learns through listening. • Visual Learner: It is a teaching and learning style in which ideas, concepts, data and other information are associated with images and graphs/charts/ playcards . • Kinesthetic Learner: It is a teaching and learning style in which learning takes place by the student actually carrying out a physical activity, rather than listening to a lecture or merely watching a demonstration.

9. Verbal Non verbal Communication types

10. What the teacher is, is more important than what he teaches

11. Body Language Posture (e.g., head up and alert, leaning forward) Gestures (e.g., keeping arms uncrossed ) Facial expression (e.g., smiling warmly) Active movement (e.g., impressive pacing) Physical distance (e.g., not very far, not very close) Eye contact (e.g., making appropriate eye contact) Volume of Voice (e.g., pleasant, audible volume) Tone of Voice (e.g., confident, assuring tone)

12. Different communication Teacher - learner communication Teacher - parent communication Teacher - teacher communication

13. Teacher-learner

14. Listen Carefully Listen carefully to what your students ask is most important. Remember that you can’t deliver a good lecture without listening to their questions and impressions.

15. Describe Goals Whenever starting a lecture, describe goals of each lesson. During lecture, ask from students frequently what they have learned and ask them to explain in their own words.

16. Appreciate Students Appreciating students always encourage them to make more improvements. No matter if a student improves a little, appreciate him and ask other students to follow him.

17. Make a Great Contact Offer students a designated time during a week in which students may ask from you directly about things that they could not learned well during classroom lectures.

18. Make a Teamwork Making teams of students to work on different tasks make them able to perform better. So always make an environment where students may work in teamwork environment.

19. Make Friendly Environment Always be friendly with students. Build a friendly environment where students can enjoy your lectures and learn better. Use some funny jokes during your lectures to make them attentive.

20. Teacher -parent

21. Why? Students  earn higher grades and do better on tests   when parents are involved   Meaningful family engagement has a positive impact not only on academic achievement but also  on mental health and behavioral health    Teachers report significant changes in their classrooms  around student motivation, behavior, and attendance when families help ensure students attend class, encourage and support learning at home, and regularly communicate with school staff

22. Best of Luck Following all these tips, you will be able to make an environment where your students will be able to perform best, making a best achievement in learning goals.

23. Teacher teacher

24. “Above all else, treat others as you’d like to be treated”

25. Simple tips 1. Employ active listening techniques. 2 . Allow for open communication. 3 . Be respectful of yourself and others . 4. Be willing to compromise . 5. Get to know your colleagues on a personal level . 6. Great communicator 7 . Difference maker. 8 . Risky, but not too risky.

26. 9 . Manage by walking around. 10 . Address problems. 11 . Cares about students and staff. 12 . Instructional leadership. 13 . School climate. 14 . Human resource administration. 15 . Organization management. 16 . Communication and community relations. 17 . Professionalism.

27. To be unique do these 1. Have a vision. 2 . Translate the vision into action . 3. Create a supportive environment . 4. Know what's going on in the school. 5 . Act on knowledge. Intervene as necessary accommodating different teacher personalities, styles, and teaching strategies. 6. Set boundaries, be respectful of your colleague’s boundaries. 7. Be polite to colleagues. 8. Treat others with respect and dignity. 9. Express your gratitude when a colleague assists you with a project or task. 10. Create and maintain an orderly environment. 11. Show respect to your students. 12. Use praise and encouragement frequently. 13. Be in control. 14. Offer emotional support. 15. Have a sense of humour !

28. 6 . Set boundaries, be respectful of your colleague’s boundaries . 7. Be polite to colleagues. 8 . Treat others with respect and dignity. 9 . Express your gratitude when a colleague assists you with a project or task. 10 . Create and maintain an orderly environment . 11. Show respect to your students . 12. Use praise and encouragement frequently. 13 . Be in control . 14. Offer emotional support. 15 . Have a sense of humour !