Communication for the Classroom Teacher

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

• ISBN13: 9780205466269
• ISBN10: 0205466265
• Edition: 8th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2006-07-28
• Publisher: Pearson

Summary

This book provides prospective and current teachers with the skills and knowledge to understand and improve their own and their studentsrs" communication behavior.By combining theory and practical advice, this book focuses on the reasons for using certain communication strategies and how to implement them.Communicationfor the Classroom Teachercovers a wide range of classroom communication issues, including interpersonal and small group communication; listening skills; verbal and nonverbal communication (from both the teacher's and student's perspective); instructional strategies such as lecturing, discussions, and storytelling; teacher influence; ethical considerations; and racism/sexism in the classroom.

Table of Contents

Preface	p. xiii
Communication Competence	p. 1
Foundations of Classroom Communication	p. 1
Communication Education	p. 2
Communication Pedagogy	p. 2
Developmental Communication	p. 2
Instructional Communication	p. 3
The Relationship between Theory, Research, and Practice	p. 4
Units of the Text	p. 6
Classroom Communication: Definition and Components	p. 8
The Nature of Communication	p. 9
Communication Is a Transactional Process	p. 9
Communication Is Complex	p. 10
Communication Is Symbolic	p. 10
Communication Has Both a Content and a Relational Component	p. 11
Classroom Communication Competence	p. 11
Classroom Communication Climate	p. 14
Teaching Diverse Students	p. 18
In Sum	p. 20
Activities	p. 20
Further Reading	p. 21
Interpersonal Communication	p. 23
Relationship Development	p. 24
Relationship Stages	p. 25
Communication Variables in Interpersonal Relationships	p. 26
Self-Concept	p. 27
Self-Disclosure	p. 30
Immediacy	p. 33
Communication Style	p. 36
Credibility	p. 39
Expectancy	p. 41
Parent-Teacher Conferences	p. 45
Communicating Electronically	p. 48
In Sum	p. 51
Activities	p. 51
Further Reading	p. 52
Listening	p. 55
What Is Listening?	p. 56
The Importance of Listening	p. 56
Types of Listening	p. 57
Empathy	p. 58
Predicting Accurately	p. 58
Communicating Empathy	p. 59
Barriers to Effective Listening	p. 60
Factual Distractions	p. 60
Semantic Distractions	p. 60
Mental Distractions	p. 61
Physical Distractions	p. 61
Improving Listening Skills	p. 62
Active Listening	p. 62
Paraphrasing	p. 63
Perception Checking	p. 63
Ask Questions	p. 64
Say More	p. 64
Beware of Cultural Differences	p. 64
In Sum	p. 65
Activities	p. 66
Further Reading	p. 71
Verbal and Nonverbal Communication	p. 73
Perception	p. 73
Differences in Perception	p. 74
The Process of Perception	p. 75
Perceptions and Classroom Communication	p. 76
Improving Perception Skills	p. 76
Shared Language and Meaning	p. 77
Characteristics of Language	p. 77
Meanings and Perception	p. 78
General Semantics	p. 79
Nonverbal Communication	p. 81
Nonverbal Communication and Culture	p. 82
Functions of Nonverbal Communication in the Classroom	p. 82
Self-Presentation	p. 82
Identification of Rules and Expectations	p. 83
Feedback and Reinforcement	p. 83
Liking and Affect	p. 83
Regulation of Conversational Flow	p. 84
Classroom Control	p. 84
Categories of Nonverbal Communication	p. 84
Proxemics	p. 85
Spatial Arrangements	p. 85
Environmental Factors	p. 89
Chronemics	p. 91
Physical Attractiveness	p. 92
Artifacts	p. 93
Kinesics	p. 94
Touch	p. 96
Paralanguage	p. 96
Improving Nonverbal Communication	p. 97
Love-Roderick Nonverbal Categories and Sample Teacher Behaviors	p. 97
In Sum	p. 98
Activities	p. 98
Further Reading	p. 101
Instructional Strategies	p. 103
Sharing Information	p. 103
Instructional Strategies	p. 103
Advantages and Disadvantages of the Lecture Method	p. 105
When to Lecture	p. 106
The Lecture	p. 106
Variables Affecting Information Processing	p. 107
Student Variables	p. 107
Message Variables	p. 111
Communication Barriers to Effective Lecturing	p. 113
Communication Apprehension	p. 115
Preparing a Lecture	p. 117
Choose a Topic	p. 118
Narrow the Topic	p. 118
Gather Supporting Materials	p. 118
Organize the Lecture	p. 122
Practice the Lecture	p. 123
Deliver the Lecture	p. 124
Maintaining Attention	p. 126
Evaluating Your Lecture Skills	p. 128
In Sum	p. 128
Activities	p. 129
Further Reading	p. 130
Leading Classroom Discussions	p. 133
Choosing the Discussion Method	p. 134
Planning the Discussion	p. 135
The Introduction	p. 135
The Body	p. 135
The Conclusion	p. 136
Characteristics of the Discussion Method	p. 136
Experiential Learning	p. 136
Emphasis on Students	p. 136
Focus on Critical Thinking	p. 137
Use of Questions	p. 137
Response Styles	p. 141
Facilitating the Discussion	p. 143
Motivating Student Preparation for Participation in Class	p. 146
Student Communication Apprehension	p. 151
Identifying the Highly Communication-Apprehensive Student	p. 152
Treating the Highly Communication-Apprehensive Student	p. 152
Evaluating Your Discussion Skills	p. 155
In Sum	p. 155
Activities	p. 157
Further Reading	p. 160
Small Group Communication	p. 161
Definition of a Small Group	p. 162
Teacher Concerns	p. 163
Teacher Roles	p. 164
Collaborative Learning	p. 164
Classroom Climate	p. 166
Tasks	p. 166
Defining the Task	p. 166
Types of Tasks	p. 167
Facilitating the Task	p. 170
Student Concerns	p. 171
Roles	p. 172
Group Development	p. 173
Observing and Evaluating Small Groups	p. 176
In Sum	p. 176
Activities	p. 177
Further Reading	p. 178
Communicative Reading and Storytelling	p. 181
What Is Communicative Reading?	p. 182
Components of Communicative Reading	p. 182
Preparing the Selection	p. 184
Understanding the Selection	p. 184
Cutting the Selection	p. 185
Determining How the Selection Should Be Read	p. 185
Marking the Script	p. 185
Introducing the Selection	p. 186
Delivering the Selection	p. 186
Evaluating Communicative Reading	p. 187
Storytelling	p. 188
What Do Stories Do?	p. 191
Storytelling Techniques	p. 192
Choosing a Story	p. 192
Learning a Story	p. 193
Tips for Telling	p. 193
Evaluating Your Storytelling Skills	p. 193
In Sum	p. 195
Activities	p. 195
Further Reading	p. 201
Organization	p. 202
Communication Impact	p. 203
Influence	p. 203
Ethical Considerations	p. 204
Ethics Defined	p. 204
Ethics and the Teacher	p. 204
Ethical Standards	p. 207
Student Ethical Obligations	p. 208
Issues of Influence	p. 208
Classroom Management	p. 208
Creating a Supportive Climate	p. 210
Implementing a Supportive Climate	p. 211
Maintaining a Supportive Climate	p. 212
Power and Compliance	p. 212
Conflict	p. 218
Critical Reflection	p. 219
Alternative Perspective	p. 220
Practical Suggestions	p. 221
Handling Minor Misbehaviors	p. 221
Handling Disruptive Students	p. 224
In Sum	p. 225
Activities	p. 225
Further Reading	p. 226
Additional Resource	p. 226
Communication Concerns	p. 227
Sexism in the Classroom	p. 227
Curriculum Material	p. 230
Classroom Interaction	p. 234
Ethnocentrism	p. 238
Cultural Dimensions	p. 239
Cultural Diversity	p. 241
Race, Class, and Ethnicity in the Classroom	p. 245
Ableism	p. 249
Physical Disabilities	p. 249
Students with Special Needs	p. 250
Students with Learning Disabilities	p. 250
Students Who Are Mainstreamed	p. 252
Students at Risk	p. 253
Students Who Are Intellectually Gifted	p. 255
Strategies for Change	p. 256
In Sum	p. 260
Activities	p. 260
Further Reading	p. 264
Systematic Observation	p. 267
Instruments for Systematic Observation	p. 277
References	p. 297
Index	p. 323
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