Communicating and Teaching 14 June 2016
Teacher as Communicator AIM : To consider the importance of communication for teachers OBJECTIVES: By the end of the session you should be able to discriminate between verbal and non verbal skills 14 June 2016
Teacher as Communicator Teaching is a form of professional communication. Communication can be verbal or non-verbal 14 June 2016
Verbal communication – use of the voice Delivery is made up of four elements: 1. Force or volume of the voice 2. Pitch or tone of the voice 3. Quality of the voice 4. Timing or speed of speaking 14 June 2016
Timing Most people speak at a rate of 120 – 130 words a minute Variations in speed gives emphasis and texture. Slowing down emphasises a point. Speeding up makes material less important. Pauses are used to separate ideas and signal important points. Changes in pace give a feeling of enthusiasm. Unvarying rhythms lead to boredom and monotony. 14 June 2016
Non-verbal communication We communicate a great deal of information without using words. Movement: Emphasises a point Indicates that you are listening Signals a desire to interrupt Calls attention to the passage of time Demonstrates boredom and fatigue 14 June 2016
Distances between people Personal space is sort of an invisible bubble that surrounds us. There are ‘rules’ about: The amount of physical distance that’s appropriate in daily relationships The kinds of situations in which closeness or distance is proper. 14 June 2016
YOU Intimate zone ft Personal zone 1.5 – 4 ft Social zone ft Public domain 14 June 2016
Posture An upright posture conveys confidence and assurance. Do not retreat behind a desk for the whole lesson. 14 June 2016
Eye contact In group situations people spend from 30 – 60% of the time in eye contact. Only 10-30% of eye contact lasts longer than 10 seconds. People who seek frequent eye contact are regarded as friendly, earnest and believable. People can invite interaction by staring at someone; people reject the request by averting gaze. 14 June 2016