Communication needs to be adapted due to the context of the situation: the way individuals communicate will be different depending on whether the situation is formal or informal. Formal situations include working on a learning activity with a child. It is important that the child remains engaged and focused: distractions should be kept to a minimum so lessons should be conducted in a quiet environment on a one-to-one basis or in a small group scenario. It is important to keep the child engaged and on task so avoid unnecessarily questions that aren’t appropriate/applicable to the activity this helps keep the child on task during the activity. Activities should be focused clear and consider the child’s interests: when a child is engaged in an activity they are more likely to achieve a higher outcome. During an informal situation such as during playground duty communication can be more open: it is important to maintain a level of professionalism. Children will often ask questions about our personal lives it is important to only disclose appropriate information. Teaching assistants act as appropriate role models displaying how to play appropriately with other children. …show more content…
In education we use abbreviations such as IEP, Pip, CYP or outcome, when talking to colleagues it is appropriate to use this language as they will be aware of what it means. Parents on the other hand may not understand these abbreviations so professionals should avoid using jargon and abbreviations and should instead explain these terms in a way parents can understand so they are involved in their child’s