The learning process demands a lot of knowledge and technique from the educator. Arriving at the classroom, starting to talk incessantly and write on the blackboard does not guarantee any return, no matter how optimistic you are about this teaching methodology.
If a teacher really wants to establish good communication with his students and transmit his knowledge efficiently, he has to learn new ways of teaching his classes. With that in mind, the Alison website, a platform specializing in distance learning, offers a free course on Effective Communication Techniques for Teachers.
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The initiative arose with the aim of making these professionals even more productive, taking into account view that classroom communication is much more complex and unpredictable than many imagine. Given this fact, it is understood that understanding its own characteristics, as well as its functions, becomes fundamental to be successful in this environment.
This free online course will help you understand the functions of communication in the classroom and how they impact everyone involved in the learning process. In addition, you'll learn to recognize the different elements of communication, not only verbal, but also non-verbal and involuntary. You will also understand that in order to be effective in non-verbal communication, it is essential that you know how to make eye contact and for how long.
Another advantage is that through the course you will discover the four main structures of participation in teaching, how they influence communication, and some of the advantages and disadvantages of each one of them.
Upon completion of the course, the participant will be able to: Identify and make correct use of the different functions that communication serves in the classroom; Use and understand verbal and non-verbal communication effectively; Identify and describe the four main participatory structures that guide communication in ways expected by the class, including their advantages and disadvantages; Use communication in the classroom to stimulate student thinking; Identify the differences between how a teacher uses communication and how a student uses communication.
To facilitate the understanding of the contents covered in the course, its format is composed of texts, divided into 5 modules, namely:
In addition to the content covered in each module, participants also have access to extra materials to complement their studies. Another advantage is that he can also participate in forums to discuss issues learned and clarify doubts. The duration of the course is approximately 3 hours.
This free online course is aimed at teachers and trainers who are looking to improve their communication within the learning environment.
As stated earlier, the Effective Communication Skills for Teachers course is free and there will be no registration fee. If you are interested in participating, simply fill out a registration form on the alison.
