Effective Communication More than just talk Instructor Course

Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication

Do Now Compare and contrast verbal and non-verbal communication.  Include examples of when you would use both. Give three examples of a gesture. How do you use gestures to communicate? Give at least two examples.

Types of Communication Verbal Discussion: What do you think verbal communication means? Non-Verbal Discussion: What do you think non-verbal communication means? Body Language Discussion: What do you think body language means?

Read & Write Read Effective Communication, Objective A p. 1-2 Write in your journal: Describe the importance of effective communication at Home School In the community. Discuss what you wrote with your partner. What did your partner identify that you did not? Capture the new ideas in your journal.

Effective Communication is… Concise Making the best use of your words. Sensitive consider how you might feel if someone were saying the same thing to you. Concrete Easy to visualize Communication should create a picture in the minds of those who receive it. Accurate distinguishe between fact and opinion. Specific Ensures that the receivers aren’t left with any unanswered questions.

Barriers to Communication

Barriers to Communication Language Different languages Same language: is it Pop or Soda? Jargon Environment (Place) Bad timing Information overload

High Tech Communication

Stacy’s Dilemma Listen to the story of Stacy’s Dilemma. Answer the following questions in your Journal: Is it alright for Stacy to read her sister’s e-mail? What other ethical dilemmas are cause by modern communication channels?

Summarize In your journal summarize what you have learned today using the 6 trait Summary Outline.