COMMUNICATION SKILLS FOR THE CLASSROOM




Good Communication Skills

are Needed for...

  • Participating in class discussions
  • Asking and responding to questions in class
  • Communicating with classmates in both formal and informal situations
  • Making oral presentations
  • Critical Listening


Avoid:

  • Closed mindedness 
  • Selective listening 
  • Oversimplifying difficult ideas 
  • Judging the speaker instead of the message
Evaluating the Message
  • Identify the speaker’s main point or position on an issue. 
  • Develop a mental outline of the speaker’s message. 
  • Identify the speaker has supported his/her position with reasons and evidence. 
  • Identify unanswered questions. 
  • Identify opposing viewpoints. 
Preparing for Class Discussions
  • Read the assignment. 
  • Ask critical questions. 
  • Review and make notes for discussion. 
  • Get involved in class discussions. 
  • Make effective contributions to the discussion.
Asking Critical Questions
  • How can I use this information? 
  • How does this information compare with what I already know about the topic? 
  • What is the source of the material? 
  • Is the material fact or opinion? 
  • What is the author’s purpose? Is the author biased? 
  • Is relevant and sufficient evidence provided?
Making Notes for Class Discussion

  • What ideas, concepts, or points of view from the reading did you not understand? 
  • With which ideas or points do you agree or disagree? 
  • Which examples are good and which are poor? 
  • Which arguments are strong and which are weak?


Getting Involved in Class Discussion
  • Ask a serious, thoughtful question. 
  • Answer someone else’s question. 
  • Supply additional information that helps clarify the topic under discussion. 
  • Supply information that corrects an error or misunderstanding
Suggestions for Class Discussion
  • Make notes during the discussion. 
  • Organize your remarks before you speak. 
  • Make your comments brief and to the point. 
  • Do not interrupt others. 
  • Avoid talking when others are speaking. 
  • Be sensitive to the feelings of others. 
  • Don’t become aggressive, insistent, or overly emotional.
Asking & Answering Questions
  • Write questions as you read your assignments. 
  • In class, state your questions clearly and concisely. 
  • Ask questions when you do not understand an explanation or any part of a discussion. 
  • Listen carefully to the instructor’s questions before you respond. 
  • Ask the instructor to restate the question if you do not understand it.
Communicating during Group Work
  • Select serious-minded classmates as group members. 
  • Be an active, responsible participant. 
  • Accept your share of the work. 
  • Accept a leadership role is possible. 
  • Suggest that specific tasks be assigned to each group member and that the group agree upon task deadlines. 
  • Assess individual strengths and weaknesses before assigning tasks.
Planning Oral Presentations
  • Understand the purpose of the assignment. 
  • Research your topic thoroughly. 
  • Collect and organize your information. 
  • Prepare outline notes. 
  • Use visual aids. 
  • Anticipate questions your audience may ask. 
Delivering Oral Presentations
  • Practice the delivery. 
  • Maintain eye contact. 
  • Speak slowly and clearly. 
  • Be enthusiastic and energetic.
  • How can I make my presentation interesting?
  • Vary the content. 
  • Start with an interesting story. 
  • Start by asking a thought provoking question. 
  • Use visual aids (overheads, PowerPoint slides, charts, pictures, etc.)
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