Essay about Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools Cache Level 3

Showing effective communication. This is the main way to build relationships with children and young people. Communicating effectively includes using body language, facial expressions, facing the child, using open handed gestures, and smiling.

Every child needs communication to help promote their learning and development. Every child needs a good listener and eye contact when talking.

Watch the person as they talk. After speaking, allow them plenty of time to respond. If they feel rushed or pressured to speak, they may become anxious, which can affect their ability to communicate. Avoid finishing their sentences or correcting any errors in their language as this may cause resentment and frustration. Ask what the person prefers. If you do not understand what they are trying to communicate, do not pretend you understand. They may find this patronising and upsetting. It's always best to be honest about your lack of understanding. You could ask for clarification by asking yes/no questions or paraphrasing.

1.2From my own practice I can judge if an individual is struggling to hear or understand what I am saying, if so then I will see how I can make things easier by talking slower, clearer make eye contact make sure they can see my lips move maybe sit closer but not too close to invade their own space.

Yes it’s good to know when to talk to keep the conversation going or when to make a pitch but it’s just as important to know when to shut up and listen to what the other person has to say. It’s amazing, as Mr. Nieland stated, how much can be learned if one just keeps talking to a minimal. There are different types of listening, and knowing when to use each one is very helpful to figuring out many things about a potential client. The first, active listening, is just like it sounds. Actively listening to what a person has to say. This involves listening with all your senses. While you may be actively listening in your head, you also need to appear as you are interested. There are two different ways to show that one is actively listening. The first, being the non-verbal messages that we covered earlier. So this can mean simply, making eye contact, nodding your head, giving a verbal acknowledgement telling them to continue. These all are ways to show that we are actively listening. The second, verbally. Remembering things about the person and key points in what they were talking about makes them feel more at ease. Questioning things within the story will lead to more conversation and gets you to learn more about the topic or person. Summarizing at the end what they have covered and what you have learned is great because it shows that you were actively listening for the entire presentation (skillsyouneed.com). Critical listening is the next step in

One strategy that I could use is repetition, by doing this I would be clarifying what the individual was saying.

-clear speech-in order to help people to understand you are saying, speak clearly, don't cover your mouth with your hands or turn away from the person.

Appropriate body language can reinforce your verbal message or reflect your mood. There are some conscious methods you can utilize to show the listener you are actively listening. (http://www.livestrong.com)

6. Be clear and specific about what you want. If you are not sure that the people to whom you are talking have understood you, ask them to repeat your message. This is important because I want to improve my communication skill and a part of this means being clear on my intentions.

Ask questions about what the others have been saying when it is appropriate. By asking relevant questions, the speaker will know that you have been listening and can make them more invested what you have to say about the matter. Also, asking questions can help clarify points that may seem confusing to you.

2. Be purposeful in your correspondences. Plan to tune in to the next individual without interference and practice successful listening abilities. Build up a consciousness of the regard that you show in every aspect of your correspondences, including what you say, how you say it, your voice tone, and the non-verbal communication that you illustrate.

When the conversation ends, maintain eye contact for just a second longer than you may feel is necessary. It gives you an air of confidence. People will feel they can trust you; you are a 'solid' kind of individual.

When good communication takes place be children, young people and adults a relationship of trust will develop over time. Gaining trust is essential in order to learn about individuals learning needs. When I carry this out in my school setting the children gain confidence in me. This way, if a child is not acting in their normal manner, I would approach them and find out if they had any problems. Communication must be kept up to date on a regular basis, so the educator

My second point is eye contact. I learned that good eye contact can get people to listen and it shows that you’re talking with them not at them. Making

show the way a person reacts to what you try to convey to them. If the listener