Communication for the classroom teacher / Pamela J. Cooper, Cheri J. Simonds.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Cooper, Pamela J.

Contributor:

Simonds, Cheri.

James Hosmer Penniman Book Fund.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Teacher-student relationships.

Interaction analysis in education.

Oral communication.

Communication in education.

Physical Description:

xvi, 334 pages ; 24 cm

Edition:

Seventh edition.

Place of Publication:

Champaign, IL : Allyn and Bacon, [2003]

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.

Contents:

Unit I Communication Competence 1

Chapter 1 Foundations of Classroom Communication 7

Communication: Definition and Components 7

Communication Is a Transactional Process 8

Communication Is Complex 9

Communication Is Symbolic 9

Communication Has Both a Content and a Relational Component 10

The Socialization Model 11

Teacher Socialization 11

Student Socialization 12

Classroom Communication Climate 12

Cultural Diversity 16

Students with Special Needs 23

Students with Learning Disabilities 24

Students Who Are Intellectually Gifted 25

Students Who Are Mainstreamed 26

Physical Disabilities 26

Students at Risk 27

Chapter 2 Interpersonal Communication 35

Relationship Development 36

Relationship Stages 36

Communication Variables in Interpersonal Relationships 37

Self-Concept 37

Self-Disclosure 41

Immediacy 43

Communication Style 46

Credibility 49

Expectancy 51

Parent-Teacher Conferences 57

Communicating Electronically 59

Chapter 3 Listening 64

What is Listening? 65

The Importance of Listening 65

Types of Listening 66

Empathy 67

Predicting Accurately 67

Communicating Empathy 67

Barriers to Effective Listening 68

Factual Distractions 68

Semantic Distractions 69

Mental Distractions 69

Physical Distractions 70

Improving Listening Skills 70

Active Listening 71

Paraphrasing 71

Perception Checking 72

Ask Questions 72

Say More 72

Beware of Cultural Differences 72

Code for Listening 73

Chapter 4 Verbal and Nonverbal Communication 80

Perception 80

Differences in Perception 81

The Process of Perception 82

Perceptions and Classroom Communication 83

Improving Perception Skills 83

Shared Language and Meaning 84

Characteristics of Language 84

Meanings and Perception 85

General Semantics 86

Nonverbal Communication 88

Nonverbal Communication and Culture 89

Functions of Nonverbal Communication in the Classroom 90

Self-Presentation 90

Identification of Rules and Expectations 90

Feedback and Reinforcement 90

Liking and Affect 91

Regulation of Conversational Flow 91

Classroom Control 91

Categories of Nonverbal Communication 93

Proxemics 93

Spatial Arrangements 94

Environmental Factors 98

Chronemics 100

Physical Characteristics 100

Kinesics 103

Touch 105

Paralanguage 106

Improving Nonverbal Communication 107

Love-Roderick Nonverbal Categories and Sample Teacher Behaviors 107

Unit II Instructional Strategies 113

Chapter 5 Sharing Information 119

The Lecture 119

Variables Affecting Information Processing 120

Student Variables 120

Message Variables 127

Principles of Information Exchange 131

Communication Barriers to Effective Lecturing 132

Communication Apprehension 132

Preparing a Lecture 136

Choose a Topic 136

Narrow the Topic 136

Gather Supporting Materials 137

Organize the Lecture 141

Practice the Lecture 143

Deliver the Lecture 144

Maintaining Attention 146

Evaluating Your Lecture Skills 147

Chapter 6 Leading Classroom Discussions 151

Planning the Discussion 152

The Introduction 152

The Body 152

The Conclusion 153

Characteristics of the Discussion Method 153

Experiential Learning 153

Emphasis on Students 153

Focus on Critical Thinking 153

Use of Questions 154

The Role of the Student 163

Student Communication Apprehension 168

Identifying the Highly Communication-Apprehensive Student 169

Treating the Highly Communication-Apprehensive Student 169

Evaluating Your Discussion Skills 173

Chapter 7 Small Group Communication 180

Definition of a Small Group 181

Teacher Concerns 182

Teacher Roles 182

Collaborative Learning 182

Classroom Climate 184

Tasks 185

Defining the Task 185

Types of Tasks 185

Student Concerns 189

Roles 192

Group Development 193

Observing and Evaluating Small Groups 195

Chapter 8 Communicative Reading and Storytelling 200

What Is Communicative Reading? 201

Components of Communicative Reading 201

Preparing the Selection 203

Understanding the Selection 203

Cutting the Selection 203

Determining How the Selection Should Be Read 204

Marking the Script 204

Introducing the Selection 205

Delivering the Selection 205

Evaluating Communicative Reading 206

Storytelling 206

Storytelling Techniques 209

Choosing a Story 209

Learning a Story 210

Tips for Telling 210

Evaluating Your Storytelling Skills 210

Organizations 219

Unit III Communication Impact 221

Chapter 9 Influence 223

Ethical Considerations 224

Ethics Defined 224

Ethics and the Teacher 224

Ethical Standards 227

Student Ethical Obligations 228

Issues of Influence 228

Classroom Management 228

Creating a Supportive Climate 228

Implementing a Supportive Climate 230

Maintaining a Supportive Climate 231

Power and Compliance 231

Conflict 237

Critical Reflection 238

Alternative Perspective 239

Practical Suggestions 240

Handling Minor Misbehaviors 240

Handling Disruptive Students 243

Chapter 10 Communication Concerns 246

Sexism in the Classroom 246

Curriculum Material 248

Classroom Interaction 252

Race and Ethnicity in the Classroom 255

Cultural Dimensions 256

Strategies for Change 259

Appendix A Systematic Observation 271.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Local Notes:

Acquired for the Penn Libraries with assistance from the James Hosmer Penniman Book Fund.

ISBN:

0205359558

OCLC:

50198262