...30 Tips for Home or School Using Cues to Enhance Receptive Communication By: MaryAnn Demchak, Charmaine Rickard, & Marty Elquist Purpose of this fact sheet July 2002 Figure 1 This fact sheet will provide you information on: • The difference between receptive and expressive communication • The importance of using cues to augment what we say • Who benefits from extra cues • Using cues to convey different types of messages • Important guidelines to remember when using cues What is Communication? Communication is made up of two parts: receptive and expressive Alsop, L. (1993) communication (Figure 1). Receptive communication refers to the way a listener receives & understands a message from a communication partner*. Expressive communication refers to how one conveys a message to a communication partner by gesturing, speaking, writing, or signing. Meaning can be added to expressive communication by using specific body language or vocal inflection. For more information on this topic, please see the project fact sheet Providing Cues to Enhance Expressive Communication. Importance of Using Cues to Enhance Understanding Infants and children with multiple disabilities often have difficulty understanding spoken words. Spoken words can be accompanied in many different ways from simple (e.g., gestures, facial expressions) to far more complex methods (e.g., sign language, written words) (See Figure 2). It is important to provide additional information to these children through the...
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...Speech and language therapists guide and assist us plus give exercise in speech, language and also helps in communication problems with children and also people of all ages to support us in better communication. Speech and language help to communicate with others and to maintain a good relationship with friends and families. So we need to guide the children to use the language and speech in a proper and appropriate way to gain the most positive outcomes from other, Which in turns help the children and young people to gain the confidence and also can share what they wants plus can get information for their own development. This in turns also avoid being frustration between their best friends. The Senco in an external agents that provides additional support to children and young people with special education needs, and also deals with teacher ,parents and...
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...Good morning to the best family of (school). Before starting off I would like to say I love (school) as much as I love McDonalds. As I’m sure most of you know that my name is Hansley, from seeing my posters around the school you most likely know that I’m running for your communications officer in this year’s student council. Of course as you can see there is a lot of people who are giving speeches so for everyone’s sake I’ll try to keep this as short as possible. Before I list all my qualities as to why I would become a good C.O #humble brag let me tell you a little bit about what are the responsibilities of a communications officer. As a C.O the duties include telling you, the student body about events and activities through posters and announcements. Another responsibility of a communications officer is to help the other executives in planning any and all events. Lastly this is something that not only a communications officer must follow but everyone here and that is to be a good role model for all the students of (School). Now to my favourite part of this speech, the part where I list off all my good skills and why I would be the perfect candidate for this position. First of all I have been in Student council for a year already so I have a rough idea of how student council works and the amount of responsibility that is needed. To be a part of student council you need to have leadership. Leadership is practically my middle name, well not really but you get the point. I...
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...interrupt. • Don’t talk to only one person when conversing in a group. • Don’t engage in “one-upping. • Don’t overshare. Things Not to Say • “Am I boring you?” • “Huh?” “What?” “Say What?” “Eh?” • “Actually, you should say ‘between you and me,” not ‘between you and I.’” • “Stop me if I’ve told you this story before…” The Number One Rule of Conversation: Be Natural Source: http://artofmanliness.com/2010/09/24/the-art-of-conversation/ Public Speaking Public Speaking • Definition • Speaking Opportunities • Similarities between PS and Conversation • Differences between PS and Conversation • Speech Communication Process • Factors to be Considered During Speaking Public Speaking • Public speaking is the process of speaking to a group of people in a structured, deliberate manner intended to inform, influence, or entertain the listeners. • It is closely allied to "presenting", although the latter has more of a commercial advertisement connotation. Speaking Opportunities • At work • Selling your ideas • Technical...
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...1:30-3:00pm Phone: 480-965-5095 (HDSHC main office) and by appointment WELCOME TO COM 225! The purpose of this course is to enable you to better understand theories and practices of public speaking. This course is designed to improve not only your delivery techniques but also your speech-writing and persuasion abilities. Additionally, this course is arranged to develop the skills necessary for you to critically evaluate both written and spoken speeches of others and to enter the public dialogue on issues that are important to you and your life. I am confident there is much to gain from the study of public speaking. The skills developed by engaging in this course work have practical applications in each of your lives. Although your participation may take place in various forms and environments, each of you will inevitably face the task of delivering, constructing, or consuming speeches. Developing your public speaking skills will prepare you for school or work presentations, job interviews, political campaigns, community meetings, and many other situations as well. BENEFITS OF THIS COURSE The objectives of this course are to: • Improve your speech delivery • Understand the ability to create effective speeches • Improve your listening skills • Improve your ability to think critically on a variety of subjects and genres • Improve your research skills • Develop skills to analyze your own and other’s speeches ...
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...anxiousness that I had, after my school counselor told me that I needed to take a Speech Communication class. Knowing that it was a pre requisite to graduate, I know that I had no other choice but to tough it out. The next several weeks, I thought would be some “agonizing” weeks, turned out to be some of the most fruitful times I had at National University. Public speaking has always been one of my weaknesses, but taking this class has provided me with many tools to add to my tool bag to be successful in public speaking. One of the lessons I have learned is knowing the basics of communication is important in building the foundation of a good speech. So, when we are preparing for a speech, we have to know our audience. Another part of the basics of communication that is just as important is knowing how ethics ties into communications. When speaking to an audience you must build trust based on factual information. If you give factual information and not false information your audience will be more likely to receive your message. Another important lesson I have learned is, how important Speech preparation is. It can either make or break your speech. So, come unprepared, you are almost guaranteed to fail in delivering an effective speech. If you prepare properly, your speech will come out almost naturally. The first part of speech preparation is to know what type of speech you are going to give. Is it to persuade inform, or entertain? Based on the three...
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...Communication is the foundation on which we built our world on. Without communication we would be nowhere near where we are today. It is the most important aspect of our lives; it has a factor in everything we do from socializing to getting out of a speeding ticket. Good communication skills will help anybody out with getting a good job and help them move up the ladder. Speeches are a very good way to improve your communication skills; it forces you to face your fears of speaking and ultimately improves your speaking. Speeches have never been my favorite assignment do to in class. I am a shy person and talking in front a group of people is a little nerve-racking. I am a great communicator when I am talking to my friends or family, but talking in front of a group of people is much harder. My parents say I mumble and I believe I mumble to. That is an issue I need to work on, and will only be fixed if I talk more. I also do not like reading work that I have done. I will gladly give a speech that was not written by me. I believe other people would describe me a good communicator even though I have never asked somebody if I am a good communicator. People get what I have to say so that is why I think I am a good communicator. I have never done public speaking only a few speeches in high school. I did not get good grades on those speeches in high school because I did not do enough research and did not pick topics that I knew. I hope I can improve my speeches a lot...
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...Business communication is an area that can be hard to accomplish. The article Draw a blank during a speech? Recover is a good article. However, there is not a defined author on this article, it leads me to believe that I don’t know if the author is credible or just giving information based on experiences. The article seems to be taking snippets from other sources. The article seems to give insight where most people are looking for it, the article can help with articulating what you want to say and give you pointers on how to keep on track during a speech. But as it is not a long article it leaves room for improvement. The point of this article is to help people understand that talking in public is hard but you can easily overcome small fears with a little help. One great piece of information is “Don’t apologize or make excuses” (2016, p.2) In turn, 3 public speaking myths busted seems to be a lot like my above article. I am not sure who the author is but it gives the reader help before going into a speech. “Memorize everything” (2016, p.5) is one of the sections that is busted, you can’t be expected to memorize everything, but having note cards there is always pleasant just in case you fumble. The articles point is to help the speaker overcome the issues we all face, busting the myths and reading about them can help an individual understand that you cannot be perfect, but you can try your best to overcome issues that arise. References 3 public speaking myths busted. (2016)...
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...into four parts; an introduction to public speaking, informative speeches, persuasive speeches, and special occasion speeches. In each part, we learned about different types of public speaking, took some relatively easy quizzes, and applied what we learned to a class speech. Even though COMs 101 wasn't difficult, I had fun and...
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...the gift of speech is the most miraculous. I believe that, if speech were to stop, all civilized living would suddenly vanish. I believe that the ability to articulate is essential to inner harmony, to emotional maturity, and to mental balance. If all people could be completely articulate at all times, human relations might improve to the point where there would be no more wars and no more jails, more stable homes and more happy people. I believe that speech is essential to the growth of the human personality and that it provides a way for self-discovery and self-renewal. For many, it is a way of self-expression without brush or pen. I believe that the act of speech is a total process, that when it reaches optimum effectiveness, the whole man communicates. What one is, is always part of what one says. I believe that there is no substitute for content in the speaking process. Material or intellectual worth provides the essence of eloquence. Speech skills have their importance, but they no more make speech than clothes make the man. The center of gravity in all speech communications is thought and idea. I believe that every student should develop a concern for truthful and responsible speech, exhibiting sense – not non-sense, sincerity – not cleverness, forthrightness – not superficiality, and should never be a party to plagiarized or dishonest work. I believe that speech has no absolutes, that a completely perfect speech has not yet been made. I believe that speech offers a...
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...Communication 114 Schedule (M, W, F) Spring, 2009 In the event of a major campus emergency, course requirements, deadlines and grading percentages are subject to changes that may be necessitated by a revised semester calendar or other circumstances. Here is that way to get information about changes in this course: Blackboard web page. |Date |Topic |Assignment | |1-12 |Introductions & Course Intro | | |1-14 |Syllabus, What is Presentational Speaking? |Read Ch 1 Print Syllabus from WebCT & Fill out | | | |Personal Info Sheet in book pg. 353 | |1-16 |Audience Analysis & Topic Selection |Read Ch 2; Ch 3 pg 58-73; | | | |Ch 14 | |1-19 |MLK Jr. Day--No Class | | |1-21 |Purpose Statements & Thesis Statements |Read Ch 3 pg 74-79 ...
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...Reflection Paper Amber N. Railey Communications 1130 Section 105 Reflection Paper Hello my name is Amber Railey and I will be writing about my time in and at the community service learning center, and the project that followed. I will be talking about my experiences and what I did at Watermelon Mountain Ranch, about how I deal with the anxieties of presenting, How I prepare for a presentation and speech, the communication concepts I learned, what speech types I used, also I will talk about my group and how the process of doing our project went. , My community service learning was at Watermelon Mountain Ranch. I was in charge of helping the pet dogs get adopted out, I was also in charge of setting up cages, cleaning them out and breaking them down. I also fed the dogs, watered the dogs, cleaned up after them, waste wise, I also walked the dogs. I removed them from the transportation vehicle and brought them into Petsmart. I had to go to the orientation which was held on a Saturday at noon. I had to also take a class on how to walk a dog and put on a leash correctly. I am also in the process of becoming an adoption counselor. I spent a total of 23 hours with them in the months of June and July. I enjoyed my time with the people of Watermelon Ranch and the dogs they both have such great personalities. They take care of dogs, cats, goats, chickens, and a pig that are all at the shelter. On Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays they drive the dogs to Petsmart off of Coors and Ellison...
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...Farewell Speech Hello class. Thank you all for a great semester. You have watched me improve and excel in my speech skills and I am forever grateful because this will truly be an asset that I can use throughout the rest of my life and when I begin my career. In the career path I have chosen, international business, I know that I will need to rely heavily on my communication skills. The tips and the techniques that I have learned from Mr. Rounds and all of you are incredibly helpful when delivering speeches. From the first speech until this last one, I have grown into a much better speaker. This class has been one to remember. In the beginning, I would have never imagined that I would have opened up as much as I have, especially on the commemoration speech. I can be emotional at times, so I am very proud that I was able to deliver a speech that was so personal without letting my emotions get the best of me. This is because I feel comfortable with all of you because we have exceptionally close for a group of thirty strangers. Throughout this semester, I have not only become a better speaker, but also a better people person. Speech is not something I realized was so important until this semester. Professor Rounds, you have shown me what it means to set a goal and accomplish it. You have shown me what it takes to not only speak in public, but to speak to where people will listen to me in public. I now know how to change the tone of my voice while speaking, as well as how to...
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...functions the gift of speech is the most miraculous. I believe that, if speech were to stop, all civilized living would suddenly vanish. I believe that the ability to articulate is essential to inner harmony, to emotional maturity, and to mental balance. If all people could be completely articulate at all times, human relations might improve to the point where there would be no more wars and no more jails, more stable homes and more happy people. I believe that speech is essential to the growth of the human personality and that it provides a way for self-discovery and self-renewal. For many, it is a way of self-expression without brush or pen. I believe that the act of speech is a total process, that when it reaches optimum effectiveness, the whole man communicates. What one is, is always part of what one says. I believe that there is no substitute for content in the speaking process. Material or intellectual worth provides the essence of eloquence. Speech skills have their importance, but they no more make speech than clothes make the man. The center of gravity in all speech communications is thought and idea. I believe that every student should develop a concern for truthful and responsible speech, exhibiting sense - not non-sense, sincerity - not cleverness, forthrightness - not superficiality, and should never be a party to plagiarized or dishonest work. I believe that speech has no absolutes, that a completely perfect speech has not yet been made...
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...following tips will help you get through the Communication and Leadership Manual while maintaining your excitement about speaking. Selecting the right topics is the secret. * Speak about you. Tell the audience about things that you've experienced. * Speak about things you know. You many not realize it, but you have knowledge that the rest of your club members would like to have. Think about areas of interest and expertise and share them with others. * Speak about things you would like to know. If something interests you or is a lifelong dream, your enthusiasm for that topic will be contagious. Research the subject and present it to the audience. Speech 2 — “Be In Earnest” This speech challenges you to convince the audience of your sincerity or conviction on a topic. I did my second speech on “Unfinished Business” — someone dear to me had just died and I realized how much we leave unsaid to those people closest to us. It was an emotional speech for me, and it helped the club members get to know me better. Other great topics for this speech are political issues, social causes, relationships and anything else you feel strongly about. Speech 3 — “Organize Your Speech” I love this speech because it can be about anything. Its purpose is to establish a clear opening, body and conclusion. I encourage everyone giving this speech to make an outline. This will help organize your thoughts and ensure a logical flow. My third speech was called “Wine and Noble Motives.” I opened...
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