I.A. Effects of Communication on the Learning Process Flashcards
How is the effectiveness of communication is measured?
FI.I.A.K4a
- By the similarity between the idea transmitted and the idea received
What is the goal of effective communication?
FI.I.A.K4a
A change in behavior (knowledge, attitude, or skill)
3 elements of communication
FI.I.A.K4a
- Source
- Symbols
- Receiver
Effectiveness as a communicator is related to 3 basic factors
FI.I.A.K4a
- An ability to select and use language that the leaner would understand
- Communicators reveal information about themselves - Have a postive self-image, be confident
- Material is accurate, up-to-date, and stimulating
How does instructor ensure that the symbols they use are effective?
FI.I.A.K4a
Encourage learner feedback to identify areas of confusion and adjust instructional methods for more effective learning.
What characteristics of the receiver should be considered to ensure effective communication?
FI.I.A.K4a
- Attitudes
- Abilities
- Experiences
A strong teacher-learner relationship is essential to understanding your learner
What are the five barriers to Effective Communication?
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FI.I.A.K4b, FI.A.R.2
- Confusion Between the Symbol and the Symbolized Object
(Using jargon or technical terms the learner doesn’t understand) - Overuse of Abstractions
(Speaking too generally or vaguely without concrete examples) - Interference
(The message gets disrupted, shorten, or added to) - Lack of Common Experience
(The learner and instructor do not share a similar background or frame of reference) - External Factors
(Physiological, Psychological, or Environmental Interference)
What is the Greatest single barrier to effective communication?
FI.I.A.K4b, FI.A.R.2
Lack of Common Experience
Communication relies on a shared context
How does an insturctor develop communication skills?
LIQIR
FI.I.A.K4c
- Listening Empathetically - Always encourage learner feedback and ensure that learner is being heard
- Instructional Communication - How instructors interact, deliver content, and assesses the leaners in a way that enhances the learning process
- Questioning to promote learning - Facilitate learning through focused and open ended questions
- Instructional Enhancement - The more you know what you are teaching, the better you are at teaching it
- Role Playing - Practice before communication leads to better communication
Telling is not teaching
What is some examples of Instructional Communication?
FI.I.A.K4c
- Use examples of past experiences to illustrate particular points
- Relating learner’s performance to the expected outcome of a skill
- Continuelly asking feedback to assess their understanding and find any misunderstandings
How can an instructor use paraphrasing to confirm understanding?
FI.I.A.K4c
- By restating what a learner said to confirm you understood correctly
- Having a learner put what has been taught into their own words
How can an instructor use perception
checking to confirm understanding?
FI.I.A.K4c
- An instructor can clarify what the learner is experiencing or trying to express by checking their own perception of the learner
- “You seemed a little frustrated during the steep turns. Was it because of the control inputs, or were you just tired?”
- “You’re not saying much during the weather briefing. I’m wondering if you’re unsure about the METAR, or if you’re just thinking through it quietly. Which is it?”
