Module 1 Promoting communication skills

Unit 1 What is communication
8 Topics
Topic 1 Definition
Topic 2 Process of communication
Topic 3 Communication models
Topic 4 Verbal communication
Topic 5 Non-verbal communication
Topic 6 Communication transversal-skills
Topic 7 Active Listening
Topic 8 Communication barriers
Unit 2 Strategies for Effective Communication targeting a group
10 Topics
Topic 1 Introduction
Topic 2 Create a safe learning environment with supportive relationships
Topic 3 More teamwork
Topic 4 Body language
Topic 5 Active listening
Topic 6 Feedback
Topic 7 Sense of humor
Topic 8 Technical skills
Topic 9 Be clear
Topic 10 The keys to good communication
Unit 3 Communicating with Students
7 Topics
Topic 1 Introduction
Topic 2 Importance of communication at low school age
Topic 3 Ways to connect with your students
Topic 4 The first five minutes
Topic 5 Participating in out-of-school activities
Topic 6 Being available
Topic 7 Confidentiality
Unit 4 Communicating with Parents
7 Topics
Topic 1 Effective communication with parents
Topic 2 Listening to parents
Topic 3 Speaking with parents
Topic 4 Communicating with respect
Topic 5 Raising concerns with parents
Topic 6 Dealing with concerns raised by parents
Topic 7 Communicating with Colleagues
Unit 5 Communicate in emergencies
3 Topics
Topic 1 Introduction
Topic 2 Principles for effective communications in emergencies
Topic 3 Use a planning process that incorporates effective risk communication principles in your organization
References
Independent study (self-study)
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Activity 1
Activity 2
Activity 3
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Topic 7 Sense of humor

Module 1 Promoting communication skills Unit 2 Strategies for Effective Communication targeting a group Topic 7 Sense of humor

The use of humour in the classroom/group has been found to increase learning, self-motivation, and positive relationships between students/participants and teacher/trainers (see Segrist & Hupp, 2015).

It allows you to establish a rapport with your class, and keep them interested in the lesson.

However, you should ensure that you don’t use negative humour – where you demean or embarrass students/participants – or humour that is either irrelevant to the lesson, disturbing, violent, sexual, or forced.

Only continue to use humour that has received a positive response from the class (such as laughing).

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