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Post subject: Potential barriers to communication
 Posted: Feb 07, 2008 - 08:18 PM
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I'm currently working towards achieving C&G 7304 and I need help with some of my coursework.
I'm investigating verbal and non-verbal communication with adult learners and
potential barriers to effective communication. Does anyong have a view? |
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Post subject: RE: Potential barriers to communication
Posted: Mar 16, 2009 - 01:58 AM
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Joined: Mar 16, 2009
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Location: Hartlepool, Teesside
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potential barriers to communication could include:
obvious stuff like language (is english their first language), comprehension (learning disability or cultural issues affectin understanding of what is said or written)
Other barriers would be :
Deaf/hearing impairemnet.- do they communicate effectivly with sign language, if so is there an intrerpretor present to suport. do they lip read, if so the teacher needs to always face the student, the class should be orangised in a square so all stuednts are facing each other. do they use a hearing loop? if so are the batteries present in the teaches mic? does the teacher know how to speak into it properly.
Visually Impairemnt. Being blind or partially sighted means you may miss some verbal communication if you arent looking towards that person. body language can be missed that aids understanding. may have less confidence to participate in discussion because of dificulty 'seeing' when its their turn to speak.
written communication such as hand outs, text books, the board, presentations, should all be given to the learner before the lesson and in an suitable format ie braille, large print, electronic, mp3,. Allow them to use cctvs, magnifiers, a support worker etc. are they working correctly, do they have access to a plug socket.
Learning disabiltiy. this could affect their understanding of spoken word, written word.
Autism/aspergers. literal interpreation could affect undertanding of discussion. body launguage understanding affected.
mental health - do they have low confidence so unable to communicate through lack of assertiveness. do they suffer from psychosis so that voices or rapid thinking affects what they hear.
Non-learner barriers could be
does the teacher communicate effectively? if not that could affect the learners communication.
external noise and disruption. being next door to a band rehearsal coluld affect listening skills and discussion.
unsuitable room. a room with a noisy air vent, very echoey acoustics, noisy carpet or creaky seats, banging windows, etc etc
ask if you want me to explain in more details
thanks for this because now i have a list if i have to look at this.
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