Communication in the Classroom

The Communication Process Source Audience Meaning Message Meaning ENCODEENCODE Field of Experience DECODEDECODE Context

Similarities With Written Communication Thesis (central idea) and purpose Organization Introduction, body, conclusion Clear relationship among main points Supporting Material Time limit/Page Limit Audience Centered Selection of Material Must be cited Style Direct Engaging Appropriate for occasion and audience

Differences from Written Communication Oral Communication: Takes Place in Real Time Is a Physical Skill

Differences from Written Communication Real Time Delivery Limited amount of material can be presented wpm Paragraph approximately 125 words Audience must attend to, understand, and remember presentation Language and meanings be absolutely clear and immediately understandable Must have transparent and explicit organization

Differences from Written Communication Real Time Delivery Limited amount of material can be presented Transparent and explicit organization Must be immediately understandable Must keep attention and be memorable

Differences from Written Communication Physical Channels Physical delivery impacts attention, understanding, and memory of audience Physical delivery impacts credibility of speaker Physical delivery requires physical rehearsal to develop Physical delivery takes longer to develop than content Physical delivery produces performance anxiety, which affects speaker’s body and mind in delivery