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Better Communication in
Large Courses
"Instructors who teach large class sections
can improve communication within the classroom through the following
strategies developed in a series of faculty workshops at Pennsylvania State
University."
http://www.abacon.com/lefton/communicate.html
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Communication:
Body Language
A quick primer on non-verbal
communication.
http://www.cba.uni.edu/buscomm/nonverbal/body%20Language.htm |
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Communication Climate
Creating supportive
climates.
http://www.nelson.com/nelson/communicate/everydayencounters1e/chapter07.html |
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Communication Climate
Compare defensive and supportive communication behaviors in the
classroom
http://planet.cnm.edu/idc/Documents/ClassroomClimateweb.htm
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Classroom Climate Observation
Form
Peer observation of defensive and supportive communication in the classroom
http://planet.cnm.edu/idc/Documents/Classroom_Climate_Obseration_Form.htm |
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Defensive Communication
"Defensive behavior is defined
as that behavior which occurs when an individual perceives
threat or anticipates threat in the group. The person who
behaves defensively, even though he also gives some attention to
the common task, devotes an appreciable portion of his energy to
defending himself. Besides talking about the topic, he thinks
about how he appears to others, how he may be seen more
favorably, how he may win, dominate, impress, or escape
punishment, and/or how he may avoid or mitigate a perceived or
an anticipated attack."
How to reduce defensive
communication?
Use "communication that conveys empathy for the feelings and
respect for the worth of the listener," which is "particularly
supportive and defense reductive."
http://www.geocities.com/toritrust/appendix_c.htm |
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15 ways for students to
warm up a chilly classroom climate
This excerpt is from "The Chilly Classroom Climate: A Guide to
Improve the Education of Women," by Bernice R. Sandler,
published by The National Association of Women.
http://www.bernicesandler.com/id45.htm |
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Listening
The
International Listening
Association promotes the study, development,
and
teaching of
listening and the practice of effective listening skills and
techniques.
www.listen.org |
