Communication


Definition:

The candidate uses knowledge of effective verbal, nonverbal, and media communication techniques to foster active inquiry, collaboration, and supportive interaction in the classroom.



Possible Artifacts

      1. WRITING (verbal
      • Journal entry from Level II Field Experience
      • Letter written to family of student
      • Newsletter formatted for later use
      • Parent letter in English & Spanish
      • Newsletter completed for start of year
      • Lesson plan written solely by you
      • PowerPoint developed individually, not as a group project
      • Explain guidance strategies used in the classroom--each strategy is related to communication

      1. SPEAKING (verbal)
      • Assessments by instructor/peers of speaking ability from Oral Communications course
      • Assessments by instructor/peers of speaking ability from Level x Field Experiences
      • Video or audio recording which includes your voice-
      • Video of tutoring session, supervising a group of students, presenting to a large group, or teaching a lesson
      1. NON-VERBAL
      • Video of tutoring session, supervising a group of students, presenting to a large group, or teaching a lesson
      • Explain guidance strategies used in the classroom--each strategy is related to communication
    1. MEDIA
  • Picture System of Communication (PECS)
  • PowerPoints
  • Blogs
  • Websites
  • Digital Storytelling Video
  • Videos with educational purpose


Connecting the artifact to this standard



    • The role of language and/or language development in learning.
    • Cultural and gender differences and how they can affect communication in the classroom.