Classroom as a Communication System( Teaching notes)

 

Classroom as a Communication System

Communication is an integral part of the teaching-learning process. Teaching is a social activity that involves both the teacher and the learners. It is therefore important , that two way communication exists between them in order to trigger learning ( Sitihendon and Khalijah, 2007). Moreover direct communication between a teacher and learners allows the teacher to get immediate feedback that can help him/her gauge learners' , understanding of what has been taught. Based on such feedback the teacher can improve his/her communication.

Classroom Communication

The term classroom communication refers to the interaction between teachers and students in the classroom. Classroom communication is verbal and non-verbal and is used by both teacher and learners to ensure that a conducive environment is created which supports learning and understanding of the subject matter. Teachers and learners use it to communicate ideas, feelings, attitudes and values.

Classroom communication is an interaction between teachers and learners and between learners and learners. It is generally claimed to form an isolated discourse domain. Teachers and students construct an understanding of their roles and relationships, and the expectations for their involvement classroom. To be successful, students must develop the communicative competence.

SIGNIFICANCE OF NATURE OF CLASSROOM COMMUNICATION

  • It brings clarity and distinctiveness in the speech. 
  • During interaction teachers have the scope to identify the talent, intelligence and excellence of the learners. 
  • Learners can be prompted to think and do something new in subject area. 
  • It provides learners the scope of speaking and probing into his/her subjects. 
  • Learners-can-acquaint-themselves with the—new—topics—of interactions.

NATURE OF CLASSROOM COMMUNICATION

  • Power belongs to both teachers and students. 
  • Teacher and student bring their own agenda to the classroom.
  • Human interaction creates a context in which further interaction occurs. 
  • Some of the resources teachers and students use as they built a structure of power relationship.

CLASSROOM COMMUNICATION AND LEARNING

Learning process is contained in the process of participating in classroom communication. As students engage in the communication they acquire ways of talking and thinking that characterize a particular curriculum area. Classroom communication is mainly happened in -

Talking/Listening

Reading/Writing

Visuals/Models

Video/Audio

Kinesthetics activities

MODES OF COMMUNICATION IN CLASSROOM

Teacher/Class Communication 

Teacher/class communication exists when a teacher communicates with his entire class. Verbal communication exists when a teacher tells students information they need to know. Written instructions for an assignment are given from the teacher for the whole class

Teacher/Student Communication

Teacher/student communication occurs when a teacher interacts directly with a particular student. Since a teacher interacts with her students mostly in front of the whole class, it can be difficult to distinguish teacher/student communication from teacher/class communication. Teacher/student communication requires that the teacher act one-on-one with a student, such as in a conference during class activities, before or after class or after school. This type of communication is effective for teachers who want to communicate a private message, such as a talk about constant inappropriate behaviour or about taking more of a leadership role in class.

Student/Teacher Communication

Student/teacher communication is also direct communication between a student and the teacher, but this time it is the student who initiates the conversation. Also, this can occur during whole-class participation.

Student/Student Communication

Student/student communication occurs when two or more students interact with one another. Successful whole-class discussion stimulates student/student communication because students should talk to each other and not just to the teacher. Two students may disagree and talk back and forth to each other during such discussions. Student/student communication also occurs when students work in groups or pairs to complete assignments.

Student/Class Communication

Student/class communication exists when a student or group of students direct their messages to the entire class. Whole-class discussion can also stimulate this type of communication. Individual or group presentations also constitute student/class communication, and it is this type of communication about which students feel most nervous or self-conscious. Nonverbal communication often includes fidgeting or looking away.

TYPES OF CLASSROOM INTERACTION 

  • Collaborative learning Interaction  
  • Discussion And Debate Interaction 
  • Interactive Session Interaction 
  • Conversation With Learners Interaction
  • Loud Reading Interaction 
  • Story Telling Interaction 
  • Role-play Interaction 
  • Soliloquies Interaction.

Barriers in classroom communication:

Ø Lack of effective listening

Ø Perception – interpreting same messages in different way.

Ø Language

Ø Cultural difference

Ø Anxiety of students

Ø Medical/Physiological issues

Ø Poor channels

Ø Contradictory messages or mixing an intended message with unnecessary issues.

Ø Emotional states

Ø Lack of credibility.

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