Download Basics of Communication

Basics of Communication
The importance of Communicating
What is communication?
• Communication- The process of sending and
receiving messages in order to share a
meaning.
• Sending AND receiving= Speaking AND
listening
– Listening vs. Hearing:
Examples of Communication
• What are some examples of communication
that you can think of?
• Which have you engaged in so far today?
Examples of Communication
• Telling stories
• Discussing plans
• Sharing secrets
• Asking questions
• Giving directions
• Listening to problems
• Arguing about ideas
• Delivered book reports
Etc.
The Communication Chart
• Communication chart
– Speaker
– Listener
– Message
– Feedback
– Channel
– Environment
– noise
Channels
• What are some ways we communicate?
• The way we convey our message is through a
channel. What are some examples of a
channel? (verbal, nonverbal, written, gestures,
etc.)
Types of Communication
• Intrapersonal Communication- with yourself
• Interpersonal Communication- with one or
two other people
• Group Communication- 4-10 people
• Public Communication- 10 or more
Things that get in the way of good
Comm:
• Bad listeners
• Noise-internal or external
• Context- The surroundings influence what is
being communicated
• Perception-the way you see things