Communication for the Classroom Teacher

by Cooper, Pamela J.; Simonds, Cheri J.

• ISBN13: 9780205359554
• ISBN10: 0205359558
• Edition: 7th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2003-01-01
• Publisher: Allyn & Bacon

Summary

Communication for the Classroom Teacher provides prospective and current teachers with the skills and knowledge to develop, understand, and improve their own communication behavior as well as their students.' By combining theory and practical advice, this book focuses on the reasons for using certain communication strategies and how to implement them. Communication for the Classroom Teacher covers a wide range of classroom communication issues, including interpersonal and small group communication; listening skills; verbal and nonverbal communication; instructional strategies such as lecturing, discussions, and storytelling; teacher influence; ethical considerations; and racism/sexism in the classroom. For anyone interested in learning about classroom communication.

Table of Contents

Preface	xv
UNIT I COMMUNICATION COMPETENCE	1	(112)
Foundations of Classroom Communication	7	(28)
Communication: Definition and Components	7	(1)
The Nature of Communication	8	(3)
Communication Is a Transactional Process	8	(1)
Communication Is Complex	9	(1)
Communication Is Symbolic	9	(1)
Communication Has Both a Content and a Relational Component	10	(1)
The Socialization Model	11	(1)
Teacher Socialization	11	(1)
Student Socialization	12	(1)
Classroom Communication Climate	12	(4)
Cultural Diversity	16	(7)
Students with Special Needs	23	(7)
Students with Learning Disabilities	24	(1)
Students Who Are Intellectually Gifted	25	(1)
Students Who Are Mainstreamed	26	(1)
Physical Disabilities	26	(1)
Students at Risk	27	(3)
In Sum	30	(2)
Activities	32	(1)
Further Reading	33	(2)
Interpersonal Communication	35	(29)
Relationship Development	36	(1)
Relationship Stages	36	(1)
Communication Variables in Interpersonal Relationships	37	(20)
Self-Concept	37	(4)
Self-Disclosure	41	(2)
Immediacy	43	(3)
Communication Style	46	(3)
Credibility	49	(2)
Expectancy	51	(6)
Parent-Teacher Conferences	57	(2)
Communicating Electronically	59	(2)
In Sum	61	(1)
Activities	62	(1)
Further Reading	63	(1)
Listening	64	(16)
What Is Listening?	65	(1)
The Importance of Listening	65	(1)
Types of Listening	66	(1)
Empathy	67	(1)
Predicting Accurately	67	(1)
Communicating Empathy	67	(1)
Barriers to Effective Listening	68	(2)
Factual Distractions	68	(1)
Semantic Distractions	69	(1)
Mental Distractions	69	(1)
Physical Distractions	70	(1)
Improving Listening Skills	70	(1)
Active Listening	71	(2)
Paraphrasing	71	(1)
Perception Checking	72	(1)
Ask Questions	72	(1)
Say More	72	(1)
Beware of Cultural Differences	72	(1)
In Sum	73	(1)
Code for Listening	73	(1)
Activities	74	(5)
Further Reading	79	(1)
Verbal and Nonverbal Communication	80	(33)
Perception	80	(4)
Differences in Perception	81	(1)
The Process of Perception	82	(1)
Perceptions and Classroom Communication	83	(1)
Improving Perception Skills	83	(1)
Shared Language and Meaning	84	(2)
Characteristics of Language	84	(1)
Meanings and Perception	85	(1)
General Semantics	86	(2)
Nonverbal Communication	88	(1)
Nonverbal Communication and Culture	89	(1)
Functions Of Nonverbal Communication In The Classroom	90	(3)
Self Presentation	90	(1)
Identification of Rules and Expectations	90	(1)
Feedback and Reinforcement	90	(1)
Liking and Affect	91	(1)
Regulation of Conversational Flow	91	(1)
Classroom Control	91	(2)
Categories of Nonverbal Communication	93	(14)
Proxemics	93	(1)
Spatial Arrangements	94	(4)
Environmental Factors	98	(2)
Chronemics	100	(1)
Physical Characteristics	100	(3)
Kinesics	103	(2)
Touch	105	(1)
Paralanguage	106	(1)
Improving Nonverbal Communication	107	(1)
Love-Roderick Nonverbal Categories and Sample Teacher Behaviors	107	(1)
In Sum	107	(1)
Activities	108	(3)
Further Reading	111	(2)
UNIT II INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES	113	(108)
Sharing Information	119	(32)
The Lecture	119	(1)
Variables Affecting Information Processing	120	(12)
Student Variables	120	(7)
Message Variables	127	(4)
Principles of Information Exchange	131	(1)
Communication Barriers to Effective Lecturing	132	(4)
Communication Apprehension	132	(4)
Preparing a Lecture	136	(7)
Choose a Topic	136	(1)
Narrow the Topic	136	(1)
Gather Supporting Materials	137	(4)
Organize the Lecture	141	(2)
Practice the Lecture	143	(1)
Deliver the Lecture	144	(3)
Maintaining Attention	146	(1)
Evaluating Your Lecture Skills	147	(1)
In Sum	148	(1)
Activities	148	(2)
Further Reading	150	(1)
Leading Classroom Discussions	151	(29)
Planning the Discussion	152	(1)
The Introduction	152	(1)
The Body	152	(1)
The Conclusion	153	(1)
Characteristics of the Discussion Method	153	(10)
Experiential Learning	153	(1)
Emphasis on Students	153	(1)
Focus on Critical Thinking	153	(1)
Use of Questions	154	(9)
The Role of the Student	163	(10)
Student Communication Apprehension	168	(1)
Identifying the Highly Communication-Apprehensive Student	169	(1)
Treating the Highly Communication-Apprehensive Student	169	(4)
Evaluating Your Discussion Skills	173	(3)
In Sum	176	(1)
Activities	177	(2)
Further Reading	179	(1)
Small Group Communication	180	(20)
Definition of a Small Group	181	(1)
Teacher Concerns	182	(3)
Teacher Roles	182	(1)
Collaborative Learning	182	(2)
Classroom Climate	184	(1)
Tasks	185	(4)
Defining the Task	185	(1)
Types of Tasks	185	(4)
Student Concerns	189	(6)
Roles	192	(1)
Group Development	193	(2)
Observing and Evaluating Small Groups	195	(1)
In Sum	195	(1)
Activities	195	(3)
Further Reading	198	(2)
Communicative Reading and Storytelling	200	(21)
What Is Communicative Reading?	201	(2)
Components of Communicative Reading	201	(2)
Preparing the Selection	203	(2)
Understanding the Selection	203	(1)
Cutting the Selection	203	(1)
Determining How the Selection Should & Read	204	(1)
Marking the Script	204	(1)
Introducing the Selection	205	(1)
Delivering the Selection	205	(1)
Evaluating Communicative Reading	206	(1)
Storytelling	206	(3)
Storytelling Techniques	209	(1)
Choosing a Story	209	(1)
Learning a Story	210	(1)
Tips for Telling	210	(1)
Evaluating Your Storytelling Skills	210	(1)
In Sum	210	(1)
Activities	211	(7)
Further Reading	218	(3)
Organizations	219	(2)
UNIT III COMMUNICATION IMPACT	221	(50)
Influence	223	(23)
Ethical Considerations	224	(4)
Ethics Defined	224	(1)
Ethics and the Teacher	224	(3)
Ethical Standards	227	(1)
Student Ethical Obligations	228	(1)
Issues of Influence	228	(12)
Classroom Management	228	(1)
Creating a Supportive Climate	228	(2)
Implementing a Supportive Climate	230	(1)
Maintaining a Supportive Climate	231	(1)
Power and Compliance	231	(6)
Conflict	237	(1)
Critical Reflection	238	(1)
Alternative Perspective	239	(1)
Practical Suggestions	240	(4)
Handling Minor Misbehaviors	240	(3)
Handling Disruptive Students	243	(1)
In Sum	244	(1)
Activities	244	(1)
Further Reading	245	(1)
Additional Resource	245	(1)
Communication Concerns	246	(25)
Sexism in the Classroom	246	(9)
Curriculum Material	248	(4)
Classroom Interaction	252	(3)
Race and Ethnicity in the Classroom	255	(8)
Cultural Dimensions	256	(3)
Strategies for Change	259	(4)
In Sum	263	(1)
Activities	263	(5)
Further Reading	268	(3)
Appendix A: Systematic Observation	271	(8)
Appendix B: Instruments for Systematic Observation	279	(22)
References	301	(22)
Index	323