Classroom Communication

Catalog description

This course is designed for participants who wish to improve their skills and abilities related to effective classroom communication. When students are engaged in meaningful work where everyone contributes to classroom discussions and deep understanding, transfer of knowledge to real-life applications is more likely. Participants will explore ways to communicate clear directions and procedures and how to evaluate their effectiveness. They will also create and analyze instructional outcomes that represent high expectations and rigor. The verbal and nonverbal communication techniques offered in this course provide participants with ways to encourage, redirect, engage, and challenge students. In addition to facilitating effective communication with and among students, participants will explore how to increase their cultural sensitivity to facilitate conversations with families and students.