Communication/Teaching/Learning Styles ISD 200: International Student Development Week 6 Ryan Packard Support: John Belmont Communication/Teaching/Learning Styles

Agenda 2:00 pm John’s notes and Current events. 2:20 pm Communication styles 2:45 pm Teaching/learning styles 3:45 pm Assignment 8 and integration paper

John’s Notes On issues of depression: Helping others with personal issues can make things worse. Others described how “distraction” can be helpful. Some mentioned that listening first before giving advice better than the other way around.

John’s Notes On Daniel Poux’s presentation on study skills: The two most mentioned methods of study were practice testing and previewing. A few mentioned how the presentation was not helpful.

Current Events Prezi: Current Events

Learning outcomes Solidify teaching styles issues Learn about self cultural values Participate in cultural activities

COMMUNICATION ENGLISH -as the main mode of communication on NSCC campus What are the other ways? Have you ever had to communicate with someone who did not speak any language that you know? How did you do it?

Charades Please break into groups of 4 Each group will select a leader The leader will need to try make his team guess what word he/she is acting out without speaking or making any sounds. You can only use movement to demonstrate your word.

Non Verbal Gestures Touch Space Gestures Gestures animate the conversations we have with others. We point, we wave and use all sorts of body language gestures while we are talking. For instance, you may constantly be rubbing your neck, or your the back of your ear. This is a sign of discomfort and lack of confidence. If you are angry, you may be clenching your fists to control your anger, or in preparation for a physical attack! Rubbing hands together indicates excitement and indicates readiness to engage in an activity. Shrugging may show a lack of interest. Touch Even touch plays an important role in nonverbal communication. For instance: When your boss is praising you, and pats you on the back, it is a sign of genuine liking for you and your work. A firm handshake is the sign of confidence. We all know the reassuring effect of a warm bear hug. Someone who holds your arms while talking is either trying to make a statement, or to portray that he/she is in control. Understanding body language: With the help of these nonverbal communication examples may take a while. To pick up nonverbal cues requires you to watch out for them intently, and also learn how to complement the right cues with the spoken word, so that you don't give out the wrong message. Once you are able to do that, you will definitely minimize the chances of misconceptions and misunderstandings about others, and yourself. By Puja Lalwani Published: 5/6/2010

Non-Verbal Communication Gestures Body language Gestures animate the conversations we have with others. We point, we wave and use all sorts of body language gestures while we are talking. For instance, you may constantly be rubbing your neck, or your the back of your ear. This is a sign of discomfort and lack of confidence. If you are angry, you may be clenching your fists to control your anger, or in preparation for a physical attack! Rubbing hands together indicates excitement and indicates readiness to engage in an activity. Shrugging may show a lack of interest

Non-Verbal Communication Touch Hugs Hand shake Pat on the shoulder Holding hands Even touch plays an important role in nonverbal communication. For instance: When your boss is praising you, and pats you on the back, it is a sign of genuine liking for you and your work. A firm handshake is the sign of confidence. We all know the reassuring effect of a warm bear hug. Someone who holds your arms while talking is either trying to make a statement, or to portray that he/she is in control.

Non-Verbal Communication Space Physical space We all have a physical space around us. Sometimes we find people invading that personal space. It may be to portray any of the following: Intimacy Affection Dominance Aggression This does not mean that someone maintaining a decent physical distance is trying to keep away from you. It only means that the person knows his/her place and respects your personal space, provided you don't share a very close relationship.

CONSIDER & RESPECT CULTURAL DIFFERENCES EYE CONTACT – differs culturally and internationally, seek first to understand a behavior that may differ from what you are used to before judging the behavior as odd or negative. Accept different behaviors as just that, different, not abnormal or crazy or disrespectful. PERSONAL SPACE – do not expect people to be comfortable with your personal space. Comfort from our personal space can vary dramatically and already has been found to differ culturally, and even when comparing men versus women.

CONSIDER & RESPECT CULTURAL DIFFERENCES (continued) FORMAL VS. INFORMAL – how we address each other, talk to each other, and how we build repertoire with people we are meeting for the first time can vary culturally, by country, by age, etc. CONVERSATION STYLE – some people will offer their unsolicited opinion while others will wait to be specifically asked for their opinion. Encourage both kinds of people to participate. This is often culturally bound or determined.

Learning Styles Seven Learning Styles Visual (spatial):You prefer using pictures, images, and spatial understanding. Aural (auditory-musical): You prefer using sound and music. Verbal (linguistic): You prefer using words, both in speech and writing. Physical (kinesthetic): You prefer using your body, hands and sense of touch. Logical (mathematical): You prefer using logic, reasoning and systems. Social (interpersonal): You prefer to learn in groups or with other people. Solitary (intrapersonal): You prefer to work alone and use self-study.

Bake a Cake exercise Find a partner and talk about Baking a Cake if you are one kind of learning –what’s the best way to learn to bake the cake?

Teaching Styles Just as people have individual learning styles, teachers have teaching styles that work best for them. It is important to be aware of your preferences when creating and delivering online instruction. One way in which teaching styles can be categorized is as: The Formal Authority approach focuses on content and can be very instructor-centered. The instructor defines the theories, principles, concepts or terms that the student needs to learn and organizes them into a sequenced set of goals or objectives. Demonstrator This approach concentrates on the performance of an academic procedure. The instructor defines the steps an expert in the field would use to accomplish necessary tasks as well as defines the standards which would indicate mastery in applying these procedures. Facilitator Teachers who have a facilitator model teaching style tend to focus on activities. This teaching style emphasizes student-centered learning and there is much more responsibility placed on the students to take the initiative for meeting the demands of various learning tasks. Delegator Teachers who practice a delegator teaching style tend to place control and responsibility for learning on individuals or groups of students.

Teaching Styles Our teaching methods will help shape your learning experience, making sure you are exposed to a variety of learning styles: •Class lectures delivered by expert professors who are also leading practitioners in their professional fields •In-class discussions promoting interaction to help students improve verbal skills and to learn through dialogue and debate •Class presentations encourage students to take a leadership role, share their knowledge, and improve public speaking skills •Challenging opportunities to participate in advanced research and formulate opinions •Course readings that require students to expand their perspective and synthesize new material •Peer student feedback that promotes learning through constructive critiques of each other’s work

Assignment 6 (Must be at least 1 page) Due Wednesday, August 7th, 5:00pm Thinking about learning styles, describe a typical classroom environment in your own country of origin. How do the teachers behave? How are the students supposed to behave? Do you like or dislike this style of leaning/teaching? Now, think about your experiences in American classrooms. Is it different than your classroom experiences at home? How? Do you like or dislike the American style of teaching/learning?

Integration Paper Due Friday, August 16th by 5:00pm Essay questions (Write 1.5-2.0 pages) Throughout the last quarter, what has been the most helpful topic to you and why? What would you tell future international students who want to study in the US before they come here? Why?

Next Week – Aug 8th Brief discussion of plagiarism and how to avoid it Writing personal statements – important!! End of class party will be on August 15th !! Attend ance Required!