Nature and Elements of Communication | Module 1

Summary

Teacher Christine introduces 'Oral Communication in Context,' a senior high school subject aimed at developing students' listening and speaking skills for effective communication. The lesson focuses on the nature and process of communication, highlighting its importance in establishing relationships and communities. It covers the essential elements of communication, including sender, message, encoding, channel, decoding, receiver, feedback, context, and barriers, and explains the cyclical, interactive, and symbolic nature of this vital skill. The video concludes with activities to reinforce learning and encourage application of these concepts in social media posts.

Takeaways

• 📚 Oral Communication in Context is a core subject in senior high school aimed at developing students' listening and speaking skills for effective communication.
• 🌟 The subject is essential for preparing students for the world of work, entrepreneurship, and higher education, focusing on explaining the functions, nature, and process of communication.
• 🗣️ Communication is derived from the Latin term 'communicare', meaning to share or make common, highlighting its role in bringing people together and establishing relationships.
• 🔄 It is a two-way process involving the sharing and exchanging of messages, information, ideas, and feelings for mutual understanding.
• 🤔 Communication is not just about interacting with others but also understanding its nature and elements, which are crucial for effective interaction.
• 🔁 Communication is a process, seen as a flow of information that is active and cyclical, involving multiple steps.
• 👥 It occurs between two or more people, emphasizing the interactive nature of social contact among humans.
• 💬 Communication can be expressed through written or spoken words, actions, non-verbal cues, or a combination of these, making it symbolic.
• 📝 The elements of communication include the sender, message, encoding, channel, decoding, receiver, feedback, context, and barriers that can affect the flow of communication.
• 🔄 The process of communication involves the sender encoding a message, the receiver decoding it, and providing feedback, with potential role exchange until understanding is achieved.
• 🚀 With the advent of technology, the exchange of information and messages has advanced, making the understanding of communication processes even more important to avoid misunderstandings.

Q & A

What is the main goal of the 'Oral Communication in Context' class?

The main goal of the 'Oral Communication in Context' class is to develop students' listening and speaking skills and strategies for effective communication, preparing them for the world of work, entrepreneurship, or higher education.

What does the term 'communication' originate from and what does it imply?

The term 'communication' originates from the Latin term 'communicare', which means to share or to make common. It implies that communication is an act that brings people together and is an experience shared by individuals to establish relationships and communities.

How is communication defined in the context of this script?

In this script, communication is defined as a two-way process of connecting to both living and non-living things, a means of sharing and exchanging messages, information, ideas, and feelings for mutual understanding.

What are the key elements of communication mentioned in the script?

The key elements of communication mentioned are sender or speaker, message, encoding, channel, decoding, receiver, feedback, context, and barrier.

Why is it important to understand the nature of communication?

Understanding the nature of communication is important because it helps in interacting with others effectively and establishing relationships within a community.

How does the script describe the process of communication?

The script describes the process of communication as starting with the sender responding to a stimulus, encoding a message, transmitting it through a channel, the receiver decoding the message, and responding with feedback, which may lead to an exchange of roles until understanding is achieved.

What is the role of feedback in the communication process?

Feedback in the communication process is the reaction, response, or information provided by the receiver, which is sent back to the sender, allowing for an exchange and adjustment of understanding.

How can barriers affect the communication process?

Barriers can affect the communication process by disrupting the sending and receiving of messages, potentially leading to misunderstandings or miscommunication.

What is the significance of the context in communication?

The context is significant in communication as it is the environment where communication takes place, influencing how messages are interpreted and the effectiveness of the communication.

What activity does the script suggest to help students understand the elements of communication?

The script suggests a game called 'What's the Word' where students match pictures with the elements of communication, and a social media post activity to creatively show what they've learned about communication.

How can technology impact the exchange of information and messages in society?

Technology has advanced the exchange of information and messages in society, making communication faster and more accessible, and has become a subject of many studies.