Importance Of Effective Classroom Communication in Teaching

One of the substantive skills in teaching is communication. Communication is key to cracking problems in the classroom. Usually, a compelling teaching methodology is using 50 percent of the knowledge and 50 percent of your communication skills. Whenever, the word communication is emphasized, it consists of 4 major elements reading, writing, listening, and speaking. A good teacher holds the mastery of using all these 4 basics to communicate effectively within the classroom boundary.

In this post, Blen will be sharing all the possible ways in which classroom communication can be beneficial for the student's academic development as well as the success of the teacher.

Communication is a two-way path followed by both teacher and student with mutual understanding, guidance and respect.

 IBDP Teachers communicate with their students.

Following are some ways to enhance your classroom communication skills for better outcomes in future.

  • Value student’s views

Typically, one of the best ways to preserve a good classroom atmosphere is by listening to the ideas, opinions and viewpoints of students. A good teacher not only listens to the students but also makes them feel heard with appreciation. It is a good way of encouraging and boosting confidence in students to take more part in class participation.

  • Promote teamwork

Another good way of effective communication is to promote more group work tasks and activities. Teamwork will raise the chances of better communication of students with each other as well as with the teacher. Make use of some games or quiz competitions as it can help students to collaborate well. Ask them questions and hear their views.

  • Provide feedback

A good teacher never pinpoints the negative aspects of the student but rather uses the right way to correct the wrong. Focusing just on the negative actions will have a very bad influence on the student's growth and more often lead to turning off from the path. Delivering cheerful feedback to students can help them to interact more with you regarding asking questions and eventually boost their academics.

  • Using correct body language

Non-verbal communication skills are equally noteworthy as verbal. Making use of your body language, and gestures can enhance students' ability to engage, respond and interact in the classroom. Using the right body language and signs with the word delivery can boost the possibility of understanding.

Hence, using good communication skills is an essential part of satisfying the needs of the students as well as thriving well in the teaching career.

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