When working with children we are all using these skills on a daily basis without even being aware of it however there is no harm in reflecting on the skills and looking at why they are so important. Ultimately effective communication shows that both parties are being courteous and respectful of the others efforts. If this works well in a school setting it shows the children that they are valued thus increasing their confidence and encouraging them to communicate further and engage in full and productive communication interactions in the future. I have broken the skills down into 3 main areas;
A- Body Language and Facial Expressions
Your body language has to compliment your verbal language to be sincere. It doesn’t matter how enthusiastically
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When communicating with children it is important to make sure you alter your choice of words according to their age. Similarly, your body language needs to be altered too. An example of this is when you are communicating with younger children it is best to get down to their level so that you are communicating face to face rather than standing over them. You will use words which are suitable to their stage of development and that they will understand. In addition the tone or expression of your voice will be different for very young children as they need more enthusiasm and exaggerated tones than older children. On the other hand when communicating with teenagers they don’t need the over the top expressions, they need more subtle but constructive praise. Older children may need more help communicating their views or to work through ideas than the younger ones. With an older child you will most likely be more verbal , less expressive and they won’t require much by way of physical contact. It is important to address these differences as teenagers would feel patronised if you spoke with them in the same way you do small …show more content…
When communicating with pupils in a teaching session your communication needs to be more planned and formal, you need to ensure you are approachable and able to help if required. It is also important to be mindful of distractions that may affect the pupils and be able to head them off before they cause a problem. Alternatively if you are in the playground with the children or in the coach going on a trip your communication is likely to be more relaxed and informal and you can use these opportunities to build good relationships with the children and to help them build their communication skills with their friends. It is important to be aware that in a more relaxed situation children are likely to ask you more personal questions as they feel the boundaries have moved and you need to be on your toes with evasive but satisfactory answers in order to maintain your privacy and
We need to adapt our verbal communication accordingly to the different situations. Working on a learning activity it is important that the children are focused and that we deal with any distractions
There are many ways which help build rapport with children and young people. One of them is to ensure to actively listen to what they are saying. There may be times were you unintentionally brush aside what a child is saying perhaps it is because you are preoccupied or tired, however, even this can be enough to make a child feel unvalued. Being responded to appropriately reinforces a child's self-esteem. This will in turn help build a trusting relationship. Talking with children, asking and answering questions also helps build their language skills. If pupils are distressed and need to talk about it, they will more likely open up to the person who has made them feel that they have a voice. This is why it is very important to build a respectful and trusting relationship with students, as it can have an impact on most areas of development.
Explain how to adapt communication with children and young people for the age of the child or young person. The context of communication and communication differences.
Adapting and using language which is appropriate to the person you are talking to is a very important when communicating with children and young people. Children of different ages will
Effective communication is a key principle for developing positive relationships with children, young people and adults. By ensuring that communication is effective it provides clarity on what behaviour is expected and a clear understanding of the tasks. In providing this children and young people will feel they are able to join in and it also provides positive experiences in variety of situations. The result is children will feel more at ease within the school setting and with those around them. By listening to what a child, young person or adult has to say a sense of value and self-worth can be achieved, which forms another factor in developing positive relationships, trust.
Fear motivates many people to act upon matters, right or wrong. This emotion has been important in many events in both works of literature, and in the real world. It has forced military geniuses into retreat, and influenced them to plan another method of attack. Fear can be both a positive and a negative acting force in one’s life, a quality that can motivate one to success as well as to downfall.
Effective communication is important when working with children and young people. Effective communication is good as it helps make relationships between the child and adult, this will further the children’s communication skills and they will then be able to make friends. Communication is also important as it’s how we express and share our feelings, needs and ideas, that’s why it’s important for adults to make good relationships with the children. Children should feel comfortable and relaxed when communicating as this makes them more likely to enjoy communication and be able to discuss any problems to the adults.
Active listening, this is not just listening with your ears. You need to show appropriate feedback repeating some of what has been said, maybe in the form of a question. Engage with the child you are talking to and answer/respond when required. Children copy behaviour of others so you need to be the best role model you possibly can be. Children need clear boundaries and limits within the school. They need to know that certain behaviour/actions are unacceptable and will not be tolerated. These boundaries are often outlined in a Home-School agreement that sets out what the school will accept/do. What the parents/careers are expected to follow and also how the child is expected to
These techniques are leading to benefits of effective communication that can help children develop then turn out to be positive relationships outcome outside the classroom as well as in
As a social worker it is important to have basic communication skills in order to connect with clients. There are six basic and four advanced skills that are used in direct practice to make communication more effective. The basic skills include reflection of feelings, paraphrasing, open ended questions, closed ended questions, clarification and attending behaviors. Advanced skills consist of summarization, information giving, interpretation and confrontation. Not only is it important to know what these skills are, it is also important to know what the appropriate and inappropriate uses are. It is also important to self-reflect on your use of these skills, and whether it is a strength or something to continue to work to improve on.
Effective communication will be demonstrated by identifying good responses and poor responses, listening and responding, asking questions, bringing up difficult issues, addressing and disarming anger, and the effective combination of skills.
I speak with students on a daily basis as I teach middle schoolers everyday. There are different conversations that a teacher can have with a student. We can directly speak as in a classroom setting, we can speak as to small talk conversation, an heart to heart conversation, it all depends on the outcome needed of the conversation. This particular student I was talking to she was expressing concern about her upcoming exams within
Parent teacher communication is very important to make sure that everyone is on the same page when it comes to everything educational related. Whether it is behavior or learning, a lot can be learned when parents and teachers communicate about their child and student. I know myself in particular I enjoy going to parent teacher meetings or IEP because I get to learn how my child is doing when they are not with me. It makes it possible for us to discuss what is working and not working with the students. Maybe the parents may have ideas to give the teacher when it comes to behavior or learning techniques for there child. The parent is with or near the child the other two thirds of the day. Communication is important for that everyone is on the same page, and that everyone’s main concern is helping the student succeed
Communication is one of the most important factors in our lives. It dictates the relationships formed with the individuals in personal and professional lives. Effective communication provides a foundation for trust and respect to grow. It also helps better understand a person and the context of the conversation. Individuals often believe that their communication skills are much better than what they actually are. Communication appears effortless; however, much of what two people discuss gets misunderstood, thus leading to conflicts and distress. To communicate effectively, one must understand the emotion behind the information being said. Knowing how to communicate effectively can improve relationships one has at home, work and in social affairs. Understanding communication skills such as; listening, non-verbal communication and managing stress can help better the relationships one has with others.
During the training, communication skill plays a major role in making my work succeed. I need to use the skill in order to convince my higher up to receive and accept my work. Talk fluently also important in order to make sure our ideas and message to be delivered well. This give me chance to improve my communication skill.