...communication with others? This class has helped me break into who I believe I am and how I may reflect those beliefs onto others. I have found that my communications skills are very strong in some areas and could use some work in other areas. It is my opinion that many factors in life can help or hinder the way you communicate your needs, wants, emotions and thoughts. Many feel that by expressing their opinions or emotions others will portray them as being weak or overbearing and in some cases if a different approach of communication was taken, these expressions will have been perceived differently. Through my studies I have found that I am a very active listener with tendencies to be passive and can work at being more efficient in communicating my emotions in a productive manner. “Your personal success and happiness depend largely on your effectiveness as an interpersonal communicator.” (Devito, 2016) My communications skills are very strong when it comes to listening to others, being a lending ear and encouraging others to have open lines of communication. It is my opinion that many factors in life can help or hinder the way you communicate your needs, wants, emotions and thoughts. Many feel that by expressing their opinions or emotions others will portray them as being weak or overbearing and in some cases if a different approach of communication was taken, these expressions will have been perceived differently. Effective communication is a learned skill and it is not...
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...instructed. Parents stress the importance of speaking to babies by mouthing words and beginning with syllables. Parents initiate structure of language because speech is the foundation for every conversation and situation. Many children have temper tantrums because they are misunderstood because of the lack of conversation. Many studies and programs focus on younger ages for the importance of language. A parent is incapable of knowing the needs of the child because the only cry for assistance is slurred and jumbled. As children mature and grow through life, they begin their careers on the foundation of knowledge and speech. Many careers depend on the use of words, not just actions. When a lawyer...
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...If you choose to answer all six questions you may receive a maximum total of 20 points bonus. If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to e-mail the instructor. 1. Explain how symbolic activities can be seen at the heart of interpersonal, public, small group, and mass media areas of communication (Chapter 2). (20pts) Symbolic activities can be seen at the heart of all types of communication. Interpersonal communication, which is the communication that happens between people, can be something as simple as a smile. A smile to a stranger can be taken as a symbol of friendliness. Symbols are also seen in mass media. All channels have their own logo or symbol. The logo for MTV is a symbol of music for those of us born in the late eighties, whereas the logo for CNN is a symbol for all things news. Public communication also uses symbols. If someone is giving a public speech, they are generally positioned on a stage or behind a podium to let the audience know that this is the person that all their attention belongs on. Small groups tend to use more personal symbols due to the fact that these types of groups are more intimate by nature. Each group will create their own symbols to denote leadership or decision making roles. This can be anything from the possession of...
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...Anthony Maston Technology is hindering students learning. Technology has been around for many years. Technology has made may advances in the history of technology. For an example the cell phone, computer, cars, and even television. The world we are getting into is more of technology based. We can see this because the world is making stuff like 3D televisions, smart cars, and even smart phones. This technology can hinder the students learning abilities in the educational system. It can hinder their thought process and they rely on technology more than they do their own personal ability. In theory it does not help the students in the long run, because the more they rely on technology the more they will not be able to go on ad live by themselves. Candace Gilmore and Charles Halcomb state that over the last ten years technology has been increasing in the classrooms dramatically. With the increasing technology teachers have to learn how to use them correctly and teach the students the same. “The fear that students will become lazy and rely on the technology at hand is not a big concern for many people” states Halcomb. The parents of the students see this as an opportunity to grow in their knowledge. What the parents do not know is that the students will come out to find the advantages of having technology and use it in the wrong way. They will slack off in class with texting, Facebook, and twitter. These few things are all apps on an iPod, iPhone, or any other smartphone. The...
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...Your thoughts become your words, become your actions, become your habits, become your character become you. (Kirby,G.R.& Goodpaster, J. R., 2007) Scholars have debated and studied for many years trying to figure out how humans think. Even scientist in this modern day continue to research exactly how or what makes the human brain work. The complexity of the thought process is a uniquely individual gift that each human possesses. “No two people think alike”, a phrase commonly used to support the differences in human thinking. Nevertheless, the why not’s cannot be explained but are the never-ending source of debate and investigating in the scientific world. Many factors are involved in the process of thinking. Physiological thinking is defined by the physical nature of the brain, one’s intelligence level, sensory input, and is greatly influenced by inhibition of drugs, sleep patterns, poor nutrition. Moreover, the nature of a human’s psychological well being can define the effect of the mental state and emotional state of the individual. Additionally, the memory, as well as the brain is impacted by the chemical nature of the brain. Individuals suffering from low serotonin usually suffer some depressive episodes; indeed, this will ultimately impair how the individual interprets reality and facts. Thinking is defined as the activity of the brain that can potentially be communicated. A human communicates thoughts through language. There is power in expressing language in a metaphorical...
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...exchange of information between the two beings(Wallace, H., & Roberson, C. 2009). There are barriers that exist that can hinder this simple process, but these obstacles can be easily rectified. In the concept of communication, There are two main ways that humans express their ideas, verbal, and non-verbal communication. Verbal communication simple refers to the words that a being uses to express and idea or thought. “Researchers are unable to reach a consensus on the exact number of styles; however, most are willing to concede that they cluster around four dimensions: blaming, directing, persuading, and problem solving” (Grubb, Hemby, 2003). Non-verbal communication refers to the written word and body language. A being can tell a good deal about another being by their actions, such as what emotions that they are currently possessing (anger, scared, or shocked), if they are lying, or in they are suffering some infliction. Sometimes the gestures that a being displays can lead another person to some ideas or thought about that being. In the written word there are some helpful clues that could be interpret a being's thought process, which hand is there dominate, are they in a hurry or did they have time to convey their thoughts. In both verbal and non-verbal communication a tone can be expressed to let another person understand their current emotional state or thought process. “Barriers are...
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...attain effective listening. Of course, the receiver should lend his or her ear and keep quiet, respect the one who is talking. In respecting the speaker, his mannerisms or habits and his and your differences in language should also be taken note of. Also, an open mind is also considered- accept the ideas and opinions of the speaker. The receiver should also focus and concentrate in what is being said to be able to fully and correctly understand the message to be conveyed. Another requirement is the simple responses all throughout the listening process. Simply nodding and maintaining eye contact will give the speaker an easier way to let all his thoughts out. Avoiding distractions or barriers is also a help in having successful listening. Also affecting the listening process are non-verbal symbols like the volume, tone, pitch and intonation of the speaker. The body language, such as facial expressions and eye contact, can also affect the listening process, therefore should also be considered. Lastly, the most important thing is to listen to the message’s essence and meaning, understand it, and don’t just listen to the words coming out from the speaker. 2. Five listening barriers and its corresponding solutions: a. Distractions- The noise around and the different thoughts inside the receiver’s head will lessen the possibility of understanding the message being delivered. Improving focus and attention, being aware and paying more attention to the speaker will mitigate this issue...
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...Student’s Name Professor’s Name Course Date Formalism The formalist movement heralded by the Russian Formalist movement and supported by the American New Criticism signaled the beginning of a new era in literary criticism (Rivkin and Ryan 1). Prior to the movement, literature was studied in a manner that was concerned with everything but the language used. However, the formalist movement chose to deviate from the norm. Formalism is concerned with the language used in literature only; the form of the literary piece (Rivkin and Ryan 1). For the formalists, literature is not perceived as a window to the world, but rather as something with specifically literary characteristics. Formalists did not agree with the conventional perceptions that were used to mark a piece of literature as ‘good’ or ‘bad’ (Purdue University). Formalism asserts that each work of literature has particular intrinsic features in the text and specifically looks at these literary qualities in the text. Prior to the formalist movement, literature has studied a means of gaining understanding about the world. Literature was studied in its historical context, philosophical and social implications of literature were considered in the study of literature. However, formalism abandons all these notions and looks at literature independent of the historical and social context but as an independent body of work. The main point of formalism is to put each work in its unique place, free from attachment or comparison to its...
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...should be acknowledged and respected by supporting them. The individual’s right are particularly important when using specific communication methods and language because it’s their major way of communicating their needs and preferences. Communication is a basic human right. Without communication the individual is unable to realise or exercise their rights. Under the Human Rights Act 1998 all individuals have the right to ‘freedom of expression’. If unable to communicate they would be denied these rights. 1:2 Explain how own role and practice can impact on communication with an individual who has specific communication needs. As a carer it is your role and responsibility to support individuals to express themselves. The way in which you can do this is by assessing their needs, access information regarding their communication needs, providing the appropriate support, aids or equipment, encouraging and motivating communication, working with others and by monitoring the effectiveness of that support. Without the appropriate support the individual would be unable to express their needs or how they are feeling which can lead to both emotional and physical difficulties. By fully supporting individuals with specific communication needs you are able to support their rights. 1:3 Analyse features of the environment that may help or hinder communication It is difficult and frustrating to communicate effectively when there is background noise,...
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...collection instruments. The researchers found out that the use of mother tongue in teaching mathematics may not be achieved soon. The Sinugbuanong Bisaya terminologies in Mathematics, the writing competency of the pupils in Sinugbuanong Bisaya, the teacher’s guide and the language itself are the issues and challenges that the primary teachers encountered in teaching Mathematics using mother tongue language as a mode of instruction. One of the major recommendations was to have terminologies in Mathematics using the mother tongue – Sinugbuanong Bisaya and for the teachers to attend seminars to widen their knowledge about this new program of the Department of Education. Mathematics would obviously benefit from such a conference. Introduction Mother tongue-based multilingual education is the provision of education in a child’s mother tongue, or a home language familiar to them, as well as providing them with an opportunity to learn a second (or third) language of wider communication. In MTB MLE programs, students’ gain initial literacy in their first language (L1) and the first language is the only language of instruction in the early grades. At the same time, students begin learning oral and then written second language (L2). Once they have gained confidence in using the...
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...Demonstrative Communication When we hear the word communication we usually think or imagine the word speaking. Of course that is an important component; however, the area of non-verbal communication is more “telling” of our thoughts than the actual words we speak. Eye contact, posture, facial expressions and head position are all examples of non verbal communication, which are extremely vital. When we speak we use non verbal communication whether we are aware of it or not. This term paper will talk about demonstrative communication; a style of communication that deals with non verbal and unwritten communication. It will also provide examples showing how demonstrative communication can be effective and ineffective, positive and negative, for both the sender and receiver. This paper will also explain how demonstrative communication involves listening and responding. Effective, Ineffective Demonstrative communication is a type of communication that observes non verbal cues. This can also be defined as the process of sending and receiving messages; which involves exchanging thoughts or information (Lara, 2010). Non verbal communication is between 60-75% of the impact of the message. Good communication is the foundation of successful relationships, both professionally and personally. When the senders non verbal communication matches up with what they are saying it increases clarity and trust. Non verbal communication has a way of showing others you are ready to communicate...
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...To be completed by the student | To be completed by the markers | Module Name and code | BUZF319 | First Marker’s name (equivalent to the signature) | | Student ID (UoW) | 00002978 | Second Marker’s name (equivalent to the signature) | | Student ID (WIUT) | 00002978 | For Registrar’s office use only (hard copy submission) | Deadline date | 26.12.2013 | | Individual assignment | | | Group assignment | | | COURSEWORK SUBMISSION COVER PAGE Submission instructions Please note that all work must be submitted electronically unless instructed otherwise. For online submission instructions refer to: http://intranet.wiut.uz/Shared%20Documents/Forms/AllItems.aspx - Coursework online submission instructions.doc For hardcopy submission instructions refer to: http://intranet.wiut.uz/Shared%20Documents/Forms/AllItems.aspx - Coursework hard copy submission instructions.doc Feedback To be completed by markers on the next page | | 80%+ | 70-79% | 60-69% | 50-59% | 40-49% | 30-39% | 0-29% | Integrated Writing Task 70 % Weighting | Content and Structure | The written piece includes all the parts: introduction, two summaries, and conclusion. The written piece presents the main topic and key information provided in both sources. Transition and reporting verbs are masterly used. No personal view is included. | The written piece includes all the parts: introduction, two summaries, and conclusion. The written...
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...Personal Communication Monica Fisher COMM102 February 19, 2013 Terrilyn Fleming Personal Communication A. Communication is the process of transmitting messages. It can be non-verbal, verbal, or both. The fundamentals of the communication process are sender, message, channel, receiver, and feedback. The sender is the person who initiates the message. The message is the idea or thought that the sender is trying to communicate. The way the message travels to the receiver by means of a channel. The receiver is the target of the message. Feedback is the receiver’s response to the sender’s message (Pearson, Nelson, Titsworth, & Harter, 2011). The meaning is the understanding of the message. The same meaning to a message is not always shared by all. If the sender and receiver have minimal shared experiences, the message can have different interpretations. For example, if someone asks a classmate to borrow a pencil, but in their mind it means that the pencil is being given away. Things like this happen because both people do not have any shared experiences and have different meanings for what they thought the message was (Pearson, Nelson, Titsworth, & Harter, 2011). B. An example of a professional message being perceive differently is that at work there was an issue with a written communication that was posted for all employees. The sign read, “Cleaning Service Area Only, Unauthorized Staff Do Not Enter.” The message on the sign caused a lot of chaos...
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...temperamental etc; i.e. this means that every individual has a set of core traits that are exhibited in certain situations, and this determines the behaviour of the individual. Every person’s behaviour is a product of their personality and this is what differentiates the individual from others. Many scholars have studied personality on an individual bases and therefore devised theories that has helped us understand different personalities. Personality traits are those patterns of behaviour that people display normally. These traits can be noticed in terms of thoughts, emotions etc; and they are constant in every individual which makes them different from every other person. Research conducted on personality has given birth to numerous theories which try to explain the come about of personality traits. The way we act and carry out our different tasks are determined by characteristics of our personality. The reasons behind our behaviour in different ways can be explained with some theories e.g. the nature personality theory which states that we act the way we do due to characteristics inherited genetically. Also there is the nurture theory that states that we behave the way we do because of the environment we find our self in. i.e. these are traits we adopt from people around us as we grow up. The last but not the least is the humanist theory that says we behave and act the way we do at free will. It is a well known belief in every organisation that an individual’s personality traits...
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...Ronnie Spears Dr. Tolokun Omokunde NTS403, Introduction to Biblical Languages July 7, 2014 Final Exam Ronnie Spears Dr. Tolokun Omokunde Introduction to Biblical Languages May 30, 2014 Week 2 Reflection Paper “Off the Shelf and into Yourself” In this modern time of electronic explosion, using the right tools to properly exegesis the word of God is crucial. Not eliminating the bible as the concrete foundation of our Christian knowledge but allowing other resources to become windows in our biblical mansion. The author Mr. Black is sharing with us the necessity of having the right tools to properly make application of the word of God. Greek is the language used by the Gentiles in the New Testament and to adequately teach or preached the New Testament scriptures one need understand Greek translations. There are tools to assist in understanding Greek and we must take advantage of them just like a mechanic always update their tools according to modernization of cars. Paul writes to Timothy and states “to study to show ourselves approved to God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth”, (II Tim. 2:15). The author recommends ten essential tools in using and understanding Greek in ministry, which six of those tools will be discussed in this assignment. Let me establish that all of the tools are essential although I am discussing only six. The first tool is an English bible, whether the King James, (which is the recommended...
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