Effective Communication
"Tell me and I forget, teach me and I may remember, involve me and I learn"
~Benjamin Franklin
The most effective communicator I can recall is the teacher I completed my student teaching with (my SBTE). She has been elected Teacher of the Year multiple times, and she has been teaching for less than 10 years. What made her such an effective communicator (and teacher) was her ability to listen and 'read' the other person involved in the conversation. She knows when to add emphasis with body movements or gestures and exactly when to pause for effect. She can also often guess when more clarification will be needed and has a different example ready for a second attempt at understanding. Mrs. Shari Berg is an excellent teacher, and also an excellent communicator. I learned many things from her including how to effectively raise my voice and obtain control of a classroom, without over doing it. I also have to attribute my ability to listen closely to others to her; she set an excellent example.
Thank you for reading, I look forward to a semester of learning and growth!
Jen Lewis
Hi Jennifer, my name is Janine. It is a pleasure to make you acquaintance. I like the quote that you started your post with. That is definitely a true statement. When we involve a child instead of just teach them-they will learn.
ReplyDeleteIt is great that your teacher instilled the art of communication in your life. Thanks for sharing your experience.
I look forward to our future communications throughout the course.
Janine
Hi Jennifer! I can see that it is going to be a great experience collaborating with you! My name is Berdetta Clark and I am excited about our journey towards our Master's Degree. I really enjoyed reading your post and it seemed that your teaching mentor was a great communicate. It is so funny how we pick up certain mannerisms and speaking styles of the people who are in positions of influence in our lives.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing!
Berdetta Clark
Hi Jennifer,
ReplyDeleteAfter reading your post a question came to mind. I wonder how the people we each selected feel about their ability to communicate and from what context would they have selected has their most effective approach. I am certain that your contact/ relationship with that teacher has positively impacted your ability to communicate. I wish you very best you pursuit to learning and growing throughout this course and Master program!