Friday, July 27, 2012

Effective Communication Tips




In addition to establish communication with students, teachers can also find out what the needs of the students. If this situation does not wake up, it could be the student will feel awkward to talk to the teacher and the communication will not run properly. As a result, teachers will also find it difficult to know what the student wishes.

1. Create an atmosphere that is comfortable for your students

A comfortable climate will eliminate the awkwardness of students, both among teachers and among students themselves. It could also encourage students to ask questions, so that communication between educators and students can be awakened. As a teacher, you can explain to students that there will be no other students will be "fun" when he was asked. Motivate the students that by asking, will make it easier to find out about something more than just quietly listening.

2. Listen seriously any comments or questions posed by students.

If your students ask questions, as much as possible the focus and attention. Although simple, this will foster students' self confidence because he was considered. Often students feel less confident so reluctant to contribute in the classroom. Well, your job as a teacher, students build confidence by showing concern when students feel in the mood to listen to.

3. Do not hesitate to give praise to the students

You could also try to praise any comments submitted by your students. For example, "Oh, it's a very good idea", or "Your question is good, that I never thought of before".

4. Give an easy question to answer

If the above has not been successful to invite students to comment or question, it is your turn to ask a question of fishing that can make your pupils no longer be silent in the classroom. Make sure your questions can be answered by the students, so that when the answer is no direct train students to speak.

When the students were beginning to respond, give a smile to students who already commented. This will reduce the sense of his usual awkward show.

5. Let the students know the lesson before class starts

Asked that the students learn the material that will be you ask. So, he would prepare it in advance. If when you ask and the students did not respond, change the format of your questions that only require a "yes" or "no".

6. Controlling

Control the students with the tools of control you have. The point is to find out how many students who normally participate in the class. If you find some of the students whose level of participation in class is lacking, then encourage him to communicate in person. Maybe then he'll feel confident. In addition, if you find the problem is lack of trust that makes it quiet during the class, then your next task is to give it a task that could help him to communicate. For example, the task of speaking in class.

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