...Effective Communication for Learning Dawn Mills Gen/200 February 28, 2011 Colleen Riaza Effective Communication for Learning Communication in groups although sometimes difficult can be a challenging and enjoyable task and if done correctly can be very effective in learning and in collaborating on a project. Depending on a persons’ learning style a plan must be developed to effectively communicate to where the individual can understand another’s ideas and can reach a certain goal. The learning styles that one possesses can vary and range from being verbal linguistic to intrapersonal to even being visual spatial. Being verbal linguistic means one that spells easily, and tends to internalize new information through a lecture format or discussion format to learn material. These people tend to do well in situations where the teacher is feeding them information, or where the group converses on a topic. The best way to communicate with this type of leaner is to have group discussions about the topic in which you are working on and read the material directly in order for this learner to gather the needed information to find the conclusion. On the other side of the spectrum lies the intrapersonal learner who is very philosophical, and self-aware, and even at times independent. These types of learners also like to learn about themselves and journals in order to learn things. The best strategy for this type of learner is to give them a portion of the project to do and allow...
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...Communication and collaboration of three learning style and three personality types. Kara Smith GEN/200 February 14, 2011 Christina Nguyen Communication and collaboration of three learning style and three personality types. “What is effective for one learner may be ineffective for another.”(Honingsfeld and Dunn, 2006) Learning styles tell how to effectively process communication and personalities tell how to effectively collaborate among peers and others in the educational realm and in the employment field chosen for a career. It is important to recognize different learning styles and personality types, as equally as important as it is to recognize different ways to communicate and reach one common destination. A learning style that many have is a bodily-kinesthetic style; it is a style in which body part motions are used to process information. These people would rather use a direct, hands-on approach to communication as they are learning. When active, these learners retain material and have a better understanding as information is presented in an active way. These learners communicate best using hands-on; touch, possibly even flash cards. People who have strong, logical-mathematical skill will most likely be in positions in creating a combined approach for projects because their logical explanation and solving problems skills are very great. This individual’s skill set can help them be logically clear to other individuals on their team or in their group. With people...
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...My Experiences of Learning Communication Skills A well known proverb goes “Experience is The Best Teacher.” You might be wondering how this proverb holds true for the given topic. Well, communication skills are all about learning from various experiences of life. Communication Skills can be defined as skills that facilitate communication. Communication is synonymous to life, hence learning Communication Skills is inevitable. One starts learning Communication Skills since he starts living. Even to breathe a new born baby starts crying. Basically, these skills are known to every human being. It is just that we realize them. For example you don’t teach a baby how to cry. What we learn are some tactics or ways that will improve our communication skills. Communication Skills includes basically four skills, i.e. Reading, Listening, Writing and Speaking. Listening is one of the most important skills in communication. But sometimes poor listening and premature evaluation hampers the communication process. Poor listening means non-attentive, non-evaluative and non-empathic listening. In business, communication is hampered when the receiver evaluates the message before getting the complete information. This happens particularly when one receives new ideas. Human mind resist change hence inattentive listening is done. The best example of poor listening is in the Parliament where a minister is presenting some new idea for the welfare of the country. The other members are not empathic...
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...Learning Team Communication Problems Amy DiGiulio, Ingrid Amaro, Jenna Scheuring, Kristy Poteete BCOM/275 January 7, 2012 Edward D'Avola Communication is the process of sending and receiving messages. Communication barrier, such as language or sociocultural relationships, is a factor that interferes in the meaningful interpretation and transmission of ideas between individuals or groups. Good communication is the key to successful transfers of messages. In the article “Japan, Inc has a serious communication problem”, it speaks of the problems that Akio Toyoda has with his communication, especially with languages outside of his native language in Japan and English is one of the worst. Being a business owner that markets his business around the world, it is very important that Mr. Toyoda has good communication skills in all of the different languages. Recently, the Japanese-based corporation, Toyota has taken a number of hits that have brought to light numerous issues that the company is facing. First, it suffered through a series of recalls on its vehicles because of a safety issue. The CEO of Toyota, Akio Toyoda did not immediately respond to the United States requesting his presence at a senate hearing about the safety recalls. Due to the differences in cultures between the United States and Japan, Mr. Toyoda’s hesitation in appearing at the hearings was interpreted by the United States that he and the company simply did not care. Mr. Toyoda eventually showed up...
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...Communication is any facet of the complex process of human interaction; it focuses on the many modes of human messaging (Stoda, 2013). Effective interpersonal communication in business is important to be successful. It is vital for employees and mangers to understand the different communication styles to better understand how to communicate effectively with each other. These important communication styles are closed, blind, hidden and open. Once educated on these styles of communication, and realizing how one’s self particularly prefers to communicate, can open many doors to better relationships and rolls, particularly as an employee and a manager. Through tests such as the Employee Tendency Indicator (ETI) and the Manager Tendency Indicator (MTI) I was personally able to identify what communication style I use in an employee and a manager roll inversely which communication styles I use the least. Taking these tests gave me the opportunity to see what communication styles I need to learn so I can better interact with individuals at work and in my personal life so I can have effective professional and personal relationships. My results were what I had expected after reading our textbook; I was an open communicator in both an employee and manager roll. I feel as though this fits my general personality and how I have communicated in both employee and manager positions in my business career (ETI, MTI test and also the book). I really respond best to open honest and through...
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...Learning to Flex Your Communication Style Communication styles are part of the foundation of building effective relationships. In order to build future positive relationships, we must learn to flex our styles. Robert and Dorothy Bolton (1996), co-authors of Peoples Styles at Work, state, “Strong relationships are built by being consistently honest, fair, and respectful of others” (p. 117). The combination of style flex, honesty, fairness and respect helps to achieve the goal of effective communication, which leads to better personal and professional relationships. As an amiable style communicator, I find it easier to relate to others. My style reflects my personality as being positive, helpful and warm. More than often, I tend to ask the question “why” to be able to understand my audience’s needs. Being emphatic and sensitive to the needs of others leads to pleasant relationships. I like being part of a team, assisting others with assignments and working in small groups. This allows me to build relationships that are more personal not just those of association. When meeting the needs of others, I often have to flex my communication style. As easy as it is to want to remain the soft spoken, well-liked, and respected person, sometimes this can have a negative on affect relationships. I have to become more aggressive and direct at various meetings and high alert situations. Style flexing helps me to achieve effective communication. When working...
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...Discussion Question Week 2 There are many ways we use our communication skills to advance in a career. Advancing in my nursing career, I have used a few of the skills. These abilities allowed me to promote in the management and education positions in the hospital setting. In written communication, applying for the position was my initial step. Another way in written communication is the test that I had to pass to secure the job. Smiling, head nodding and shaking the interviewers hand was a simple way I communicated nonverbally. Positive energy is inspiring, generative and contagious (Koloroutis 2004). When meeting someone for the first time, I feel first impressions are vital. Body language will tell a lot during the interview process. Maintaining a good solid eye contact demonstrated I was paying attention. It was also a sign that I was interested in what they had to say. Good posture means sitting tall, shoulders back and not slumped. Slouching in a chair with legs and arms crossed I feel is unprofessional. Proper positioning is a difficult task to maintain for me. Sitting correctly displayed a confidence and self-assurance I had. Lastly, I feel oral communication is the most important. Speaking slow, clear and confident demonstrated a level of professionalism needed for the positions. I have always been conscious of my speech and tone during the interview process. I always remembered that having an upbeat, warm and positive tone allowed me to accept the position...
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...Communication and Collaboration: Learning Styles and Personality Types Communication and Collaboration: Learning Styles and Personality Types Learning how to communicate with others can be difficult at times, but if one learns what each person needs to do in order to succeed and knows one’s self, then working with these different individuals can be an extremely enlightening experience. The most important factors in this process are learning each person’s learning styles and personality traits. Knowing Yourself Learning Styles “When you understand how you learn, you can make more active and effective decisions about how to choose study strategies and pursue learning goals” (Carter, Bishop & Kravits, 2007). In the Pathways to Learning worksheet, developed by Joyce Bishop, Ph.D. and based upon Howard Gardener’s Frames of Mind: The Theory of Multiple Intelligence, Gardener shows that there are many different learning styles and with each learning style come strengths and weaknesses for each individual. These learning styles consist of “Verbal/Linguistic, Musical/Rhythmic, Logical/Mathematical, Visual/Spatial, Bodily/Kinesthetic, Intrapersonal, Interpersonal, and Naturalistic” (Carter et al, 2007). Every individual fits under a certain category and sometimes more than one. That is why it is sometimes frustrating to find effective studying techniques and can be difficult to harness in a setting with multiple people. After taking this assessment I learned that I have three strong...
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...influence Learning, Relationships and Communication in a Classroom Studies have shown that learning, relationships and communication actively interrelate, influencing each other. If a teacher has good communication skills they will develop a good relationship with their students which in turn will have a positive effect on the learning environment (Kyriacou 1998). However, over the years theorists in educational psychology have viewed pupils’ motivation as one of the most important features that contribute to student learning (Chrisotphel 1990). Therefore, this essay will critically discuss motivation as a key factor that influences these three areas. According to Seifert (1999) motivation affects the amount of time and energy students are willing to devote to any task. If motivation is essential for learning students need reasons to expend the energy. Teachers are the main adults in students live for several hours during the week. Therefore teachers are given the opportunity to play a significant role in the pupil’s social and personal development (Woolfolk et al 2008). It is the teachers’ responsibility to establish such an environment, flourished with positive energy which enables pupils to reach their potential both academically and socially. Factors which influence Communication In order to motivate the students it is essential that the teacher has the necessary skills. Communication is of immense importance in relation to teaching skills. When communication is effective...
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...Article Review #2: Sharing learning through narrative communication Carol D. Fisher Dr. Claudia Rosenberg Adult Learning Theory – EDU 500 Strayer University June 10, 2012 Abstract This paper will discuss the need for quality teachers in adult education. It will also discuss five priority areas where improvements are needed to accomplish the goal of developing these teachers. Improving Adult Education Teacher Effectiveness: A Call to Action for a New Credential Introduction Helping adults to learn requires a targeted set of skills. The success of an adult education program depends for the most part on the teacher. The stakes for adult learners are higher than they have ever been and as a result they must meet the needs of the higher standards so that they could be better prepared for today’s workforce. To address these concerns a joint committee was formed and five key areas have been identified that will help teacher effectiveness. In recent years there has been an increasing struggle to meet the challenge of preparing adult learners to gain employment with today’s new technology. There has been an alarming study that has forecasted workers retiring within the next twenty years will be replaced workers who have lower levels of skills and education (Hess, McLendon, & Moore, 2012). In “A Call to Action” it was determined that in order to counter these trends, the adult education system must make needed improvements. Two national organizations have...
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...Measures related to training and development generally allow companies as well as individual employees to benefit from increases in productivity, safety at the work place and well-being as a result of improved skills and enhanced knowledge. According to Armstrong (2001), training is defined as “planned and systematic modification of behaviour through learning events, programmes and instruction” that allows the individual achievement of skills, competencies and knowledge required for effective working. Within this definition, there are two aspects which might be seen as the most significant elements of training. At first, the fact that training is supposed to be planned and systematic needs to be highlighted. Moreover, the second aspect to be highlighted is related the objective of training, which is described as enhancement of specific work-related abilities. A simple but systematic model which captures the characteristics of training and development described above is the so called training cycle. It is characterised by displaying training not as a single and occasional event with a fixed starting and end point, but as a continuous process and an infinite circle. (Tayler, 1991) Since the 1970s and to the present the training cycle is the conventional model for organisational training and development. Originally and referring to Armstrong (2001), Donelly (1987) as well as Kenney & Reid (1986) the training cycle can be divided into four stages. As a first step in the cycle...
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...of communication were predominantly physical, they came with lots of problems and difficulties. Imagine in the olden days when teaching learning and communication were carried out through crude means. This research work would extensively examine the role of information and communication technology (ICT), up to the present age that can be called modern ICT age. 1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY The word is growing digital every second in time with the evolution of new ideas radically transforming every facet of human endeavors and lives generally. There is a great potential for significant improvement our lives as a result of the new technological advancement will depend entirely on the spread with which we adapt to it. Oxford advanced learners dictionary: Information is fact or details about something while technology is the scientific knowledge used in practical ways in industry. In the word of Hornby (1982), information is the giving of knowledge or news while technology is defined as the study mastering and utilization of manufacturing and industrial methods, systematic application of knowledge to practical task in any industry. Information technology can be defined as the science and activity of using computers and other electronic equipment to store and send information. Information technology could be best defined as the various technologies and the application which includes all aspects of the use of computer, micro-electronic devices, satellite and communication...
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...of communication were predominantly physical, they came with lots of problems and difficulties. Imagine in the olden days when teaching learning and communication were carried out through crude means. This research work would extensively examine the role of information and communication technology (ICT), up to the present age that can be called modern ICT age. 1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY The word is growing digital every second in time with the evolution of new ideas radically transforming every facet of human endeavors and lives generally. There is a great potential for significant improvement our lives as a result of the new technological advancement will depend entirely on the spread with which we adapt to it. Oxford advanced learners dictionary: Information is fact or details about something while technology is the scientific knowledge used in practical ways in industry. In the word of Hornby (1982), information is the giving of knowledge or news while technology is defined as the study mastering and utilization of manufacturing and industrial methods, systematic application of knowledge to practical task in any industry. Information technology can be defined as the science and activity of using computers and other electronic equipment to store and send information. Information technology could be best defined as the various technologies and the application which includes all aspects of the use of computer, micro-electronic devices, satellite and communication...
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...of communication were predominantly physical, they came with lots of problems and difficulties. Imagine in the olden days when teaching learning and communication were carried out through crude means. This research work would extensively examine the role of information and communication technology (ICT), up to the present age that can be called modern ICT age. 1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY The word is growing digital every second in time with the evolution of new ideas radically transforming every facet of human endeavors and lives generally. There is a great potential for significant improvement our lives as a result of the new technological advancement will depend entirely on the spread with which we adapt to it. Oxford advanced learners dictionary: Information is fact or details about something while technology is the scientific knowledge used in practical ways in industry. In the word of Hornby (1982), information is the giving of knowledge or news while technology is defined as the study mastering and utilization of manufacturing and industrial methods, systematic application of knowledge to practical task in any industry. Information technology can be defined as the science and activity of using computers and other electronic equipment to store and send information. Information technology could be best defined as the various technologies and the application which includes all aspects of the use of computer, micro-electronic devices, satellite and communication...
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...Business Communication Essentials, 6e (Bovee/Thill) Chapter 1 Understanding Business Communication in Today's Workplace 1) Which of the following is true about the importance of effective communication to your career and to the companies where you will work? A) Communication is important for most jobs, except technical jobs such as engineering or finance. B) The higher you rise in your organization, the more time you spend using the technical skills of your profession, and the less time you spend communicating. C) Good communicators are generally more difficult to find than good accountants, good engineers, or good attorneys. D) Good communication has not been linked to financial advantages for companies. E) Communication is important for most jobs, unless you are an entrepreneur. Answer: C Explanation: C) The world is full of good marketing strategists, good accountants, good engineers, and good attorneys—but it is not full of good communicators. Acquiring good communication skills will provide you with an opportunity to stand out from your competition in the job market. Classification: Conceptual AACSB: Communication Abilities LO: 1 Difficulty: Easy Learning Outcome: Describe best practices in team and interpersonal communication 2) Which of the following is true about the importance of effective communication to your career and to the companies where you will work? A) Communication is important for most jobs, except technical jobs such as engineering...
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