Communication for the Classroom Teacher » (9th Edition)

Using a multidisciplinary approach to include a combination of theory and practical advice, this text covers a wide range of classroom communication issues that include: interpersonal and small group communication, listening and verbal and nonverbal communication.

In this revised edition of Communication for the Classroom Teacher, instructors can anticipate new coverage on out of the classroom communication, lesson plans based on state or national standards and crisis communication. This allows the instructor to implement various instructional strategies, enabling them to meet a wider range of student needs.

Preface

Unit One: Communication Competence

Chapter 1 Foundations of Classroom Communication 1

Communication Education 2

Communication Pedagogy 2

Developmental Communication 2

Instructional Communication 3

The Relationship Between Theory, Research, and Practice 4

Units of the Text 7

Classroom Communication 8

Classroom Communication Competence 10

Classroom Communication Climate 13

Teaching Diverse Students 17

In Sum 19

Key Terms 19

Chapter 2 Interpersonal Communication 20

Relationship Development 21

Relationship Stages 21

Initiating 21

Experimenting 21

Intensifying 22

Deterioration And Dissolution 22

Communication Variables in Interpersonal Relationships 23

Self-Concept 23

Communication And Self-Concept 23

Self-Concept And Academic Performance 24

Expectancy 26

Teacher Expectancies 26

Student Expectancies 29

Self-Disclosure 29

Immediacy 32

Communication Style 34

Credibility 37

Out of Class Communication 39

Parent Teacher Conferences 39

Communicating Online 40

In Sum 43

Key Terms 43

Chapter 3 Listening 44

The Importance of Listening 45

What Is Listening? 46

Types of Listening 47

Barriers to Effective Listening 51

Factual Distractions 51

Semantic Distractions 51

Mental Distractions 52

Physical Distractions 52

Improving Listening Skills 53

Active Listening 54

Paraphrasing 54

Perception Checking 54

Ask Questions 55

Say More 55

Beware of Cultural Differences 55

In Sum 56

Key Terms 57

Chapter 4 Language 58

The Importance and Characteristics of Language 58

Verbal Communication 61

Teacher Clarity 61

Teacher Appropriateness 63

Verbal Delivery 64

Nonverbal Communication 65

Functions of Nonverbal Communication in the Classroom 66

Self-Presentation 66

Identification Of Rules And Expectations 66

Feedback And Reinforcement 66

Liking And Affect 67

Regulation Of Conversational Flow 67

Classroom Control 67

Categories of Nonverbal Communication 68

Proxemics 68

Spatial Arrangements 68

Environmental Factors 72

Chronemics 73

Artifacts 73

Kinesics 74

Eye Contact 75

Facial Expression 76

Touch 76

Nonverbal Communication and Culture 77

Improving Nonverbal Communication 78

Love-Roderick Nonverbal Categories and Sample Teacher Behaviors 78

In Sum 79

Key Terms 79

Unit Two: Instructional Strategies

Chapter 5 Sharing Information 80

Instructional Strategies 80

Factors to Consider When Choosing a Strategy 80

The Teacher 80

The Objective 81

The Students 81

The Environment 85

Advantages and Disadvantages of the Lecture Method 86

Preparing A Lecture 87

Choose a Topic 88

Narrow the Topic 88

Gather Supporting Materials 89

Organize the Lecture 93

The Introduction 94

The Conclusion 95

The Body 95

Practice the Lecture 97

Deliver the Lecture 98

Communication Barriers to Effective Lecturing 100

Communication Apprehension 100

Evaluating Your Lecture Skills 102

In Sum 103

Key Terms 103

Chapter 6 Leading Classroom Discussions 104

Choosing the Discussion Method 105

Characteristics of the Discussion Method 106

Experiential Learning 106

Emphasis on Students 106

Focus on Critical Thinking 107

Use of Questions 107

Improving Classroom Questions 110

Reaction Styles 112

Planning the Discussion 114

The Introduction 115

The Body 115

The Conclusion 115

Facilitating the Discussion 115

Motivating Student Preparation for Participation in Class 117

Student Communication Apprehension 119

Identifying the Highly Communication-Apprehensive Student 119

Helping the Highly Communication-Apprehensive Student 121

Evaluating Your Discussion Skills 122

In Sum 124

Key Terms 125

Chapter 7 Small-Group Communication 126

Definition of a Small Group 127

Teacher Roles 129

Collaborative Learning 129

Classroom Climate 131

Tasks 131

Defining the Task 131

Types of Tasks 132

Facilitating the Task 135

Before The Task 135

During The Task 136

After The Task 136

Student Roles 137

Roles 138

Group Development 139

Observing and Evaluating Small Groups 141

In Sum 142

Key Terms 142

Chapter 8 Communicative Reading and Storytelling 143

What Is Communicative Reading? 144

Components of Communicative Reading 144

The Communicative Reader 145

The Literary Selection 145

Preparing the Selection 146

Understanding the Selection 147

Cutting the Selection 147

Determining How the Selection Should Be Read 147

Marking the Script 147

Introducing the Selection 148

Delivering the Selection 149

Evaluating Communicative Reading 149

Storytelling 150

What Do Stories Do? 153

Storytelling Techniques 155

Choosing a Story 155

Learning a Story 155

Tips for Telling 155

Evaluating Your Storytelling Skills 156

In Sum 157

Key Terms 157

Unit Three: Communication Impact

Chapter 9 Influence 158

Ethical Considerations 159

Ethics Defined 159

Ethics and the Teacher 159

Ethical Standards 162

Student Ethical Obligations 162

Classroom Management 164

Creating a Supportive Climate 164

Implementing a Supportive Climate 165

Maintaining a Supportive Climate 166

Power and Compliance 166

Challenge Behavior 169

Handling Disruptive Students 172

Handling Crisis Situations 175

In Sum 175

Key Terms 176

Chapter 10 Communication Concerns 177

Sexism in the Classroom 177

Curriculum Material 179

Classroom Interaction 180

Ethnocentrism 182

Cultural Dimensions 183

Cultural Diversity 185

Racism and Classism in the Classroom 188

Ableism 191

Physical Disabilities 192

Students with Learning Disabilities 192

Inclusion 194

Students at Risk 195

Students Who Are Intellectually Gifted 197

Strategies for Change 198

In Sum 201

Key Terms 202

Appendix A: Systematic Observation 203

Appendix B: Instruments for Systematic Observation 210

References 228

Index 260