Communication for the Classroom Teacher
7th Edition
Published on 30. August 2002
Book
Paperback/Softback
334 pages
978-0-205-35955-4 (ISBN)
Description
This text provides prospective and current teachers with the skills and knowledge to understand, and improve their own communication behavior as well as their students'.
By combining theory and practical advice, this text 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 (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.
By combining theory and practical advice, this text 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 (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.
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Edition
7th edition
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Pearson Education (US)
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 235 mm
Width: 178 mm
Weight
513 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-205-35955-4 (9780205359554)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Previous edition
Pamela J. Cooper | Cheri J. Simonds
Communication for the Classroom Teacher
Book
10/1998
6th Edition
Pearson
€58.43
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Content
Most chapters open with "Objectives" and "Introduction" and close with "In Sum," "Activities," and "Further Reading."
Preface.
I. COMMUNICATION COMPETENCE.
1. Foundations of Classroom Communication.
Communication: Definition and Components.
The Nature of Communication.
The Socialization Model.
Classroom Communication Climate.
Cultural Diversity.
Students with Special Needs.
2. Interpersonal Communication.
Relationship Development.
Communication Variables in Interpersonal Relationships.
Parent-Teacher Conferences.
Electronic Communication.
3. Listening.
What Is Listening?
The Importance of Listening.
Types of Listening.
Empathy.
Barriers to Effective Listening.
Improving Listening Skills.
Active Listening.
4. Verbal and Nonverbal Communication.
Perception.
Shared Language and Meaning.
General Semantics.
Nonverbal Communication.
Functions of Nonverbal Communication in the Classroom.
Categories of Nonverbal Communication.
Improving Nonverbal Communication.
II. INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES.
5. Sharing Information.
The Lecture.
Variables Affecting Information Processing.
Teacher Communication Apprehension.
Preparing a Lecture.
Delivering the Lecture.
Evaluating Your Lecture Skills.
6. Leading Classroom Discussions.
Planning the Discussion.
Characteristics of the Discussion Method.
The Role of the Student.
Student Communication Apprehension.
Evaluating Your Discussion Skills.
7. Small Group Communication.
Definition of a Small Group.
Teacher Concerns.
Tasks.
Student Concerns.
Observing and Evaluating Small Groups.
8. Communicative Reading and Storytelling.
What Is Communicative Reading?
Preparing the Selection.
Delivering the Selection.
Storytelling.
Storytelling Techniques.
III. COMMUNICATION IMPACT.
9. Influence.
Ethical Considerations.
Issues of Influence.
Practical Suggestions.
10. Communication Concerns.
Sexism in the Classroom.
Racism in the Classroom.
Appendix A: Systematic Observation.
Appendix B: Instruments for Systematic Observation.
References.
Index.
Preface.
I. COMMUNICATION COMPETENCE.
1. Foundations of Classroom Communication.
Communication: Definition and Components.
The Nature of Communication.
The Socialization Model.
Classroom Communication Climate.
Cultural Diversity.
Students with Special Needs.
2. Interpersonal Communication.
Relationship Development.
Communication Variables in Interpersonal Relationships.
Parent-Teacher Conferences.
Electronic Communication.
3. Listening.
What Is Listening?
The Importance of Listening.
Types of Listening.
Empathy.
Barriers to Effective Listening.
Improving Listening Skills.
Active Listening.
4. Verbal and Nonverbal Communication.
Perception.
Shared Language and Meaning.
General Semantics.
Nonverbal Communication.
Functions of Nonverbal Communication in the Classroom.
Categories of Nonverbal Communication.
Improving Nonverbal Communication.
II. INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES.
5. Sharing Information.
The Lecture.
Variables Affecting Information Processing.
Teacher Communication Apprehension.
Preparing a Lecture.
Delivering the Lecture.
Evaluating Your Lecture Skills.
6. Leading Classroom Discussions.
Planning the Discussion.
Characteristics of the Discussion Method.
The Role of the Student.
Student Communication Apprehension.
Evaluating Your Discussion Skills.
7. Small Group Communication.
Definition of a Small Group.
Teacher Concerns.
Tasks.
Student Concerns.
Observing and Evaluating Small Groups.
8. Communicative Reading and Storytelling.
What Is Communicative Reading?
Preparing the Selection.
Delivering the Selection.
Storytelling.
Storytelling Techniques.
III. COMMUNICATION IMPACT.
9. Influence.
Ethical Considerations.
Issues of Influence.
Practical Suggestions.
10. Communication Concerns.
Sexism in the Classroom.
Racism in the Classroom.
Appendix A: Systematic Observation.
Appendix B: Instruments for Systematic Observation.
References.
Index.