What are communication skills?

Question

I need to write a reflective journal with 8 entries. THe requirement of this essay is to critically analyse my communication and interpersonal skills with young children. Any tips for this would be much appreciated.

Answer 1

Rhetoric (from Greek ρήτωρ, rhêtôr, orator, teacher) is the art or technique of persuasion, usually through the use of language. Rhetoric is one of the three original liberal arts or trivium (the other members are dialectic and grammar) in Western culture. In ancient and medieval times, grammar concerned itself with correct language use through the study and criticism of literary models, dialectic concerned itself with the testing and invention of new knowledge through a process of question and answer, and rhetoric concerned itself with persuasion in public and political settings such as assemblies and courts of law. As such, rhetoric is said to flourish in open and democratic societies with rights of free speech, free assembly, and political enfranchisement for some portion of the population.

The concept of rhetoric has shifted widely during its 2500-year history. Today rhetoric is described more broadly as the art or practice of persuasion through any symbolic system, but especially language. Or, rhetoric can be described as the persuasive or "suasory" function of all human action, including symbolic action like language use. Both the terms "rhetoric" and "sophistry" are also used today in a pejorative or dismissive sense, when someone wants to distinguish between "empty" words and action, or between true or accurate information and misinformation, propaganda, or "spin," or to denigrate specific forms of verbal reasoning as spurious. Nonetheless, rhetoric, as the art of persuasion, continues to play an important function in contemporary public life.

Answer 2

Communication is a two way thing, as well as talking and using body language as others suggest, an important part of communication is the skill of listening, not just hearing.
IE you can hear loud music, but in order to understand the song, you have to listen to the words. So in communication, you need to take on board the other persons body language and what they are saying, you don't just hear the words, you have to understand what the whole means, like when a parent asks a child if they've been doing something, they speak the word 'NO' but they look at the ground and shuffle their feet, the parent can safely assume that they HAVE been doing something they shouldn't!

Answer 3

Communication skills are how you get your message across. How well one speaks, what one says, how you say it, how you react to questions and/or criticism, etc.

Biggest tip I can give you is to think about how young children learn. They're very different than adults and can't be treated the same way.

For example, adults are more experienced and more willing to listen to a lecture. Young children are less experienced and don't like being lectured to for hours on end.

Answer 4

Tip number one: Do not go near schools unless you have the authority of the Head teacher. You may be suspected of being a paedophile. When asking children questions, do not under any circumstances suggest possible answer(s). The child's mind works in a fashion that they will try to help you and give the answer that you would like. Do not give them options or alternatives. A simple example of a question to a child 'Do you like eating apples'. Await the reply. Not - 'Do you like apples or pears'. Hope you have success, you will be amazed at their answers and I will bet that they will tie you up in knots until you get the hang of it...............

Answer 5

Communication is done in a variety of way, how we dress, stand, sit, physically express ourselves etc, as well as how we talk to a certain individual, if we look at them whilst we are doing it etc. For example, if you are relaxed whilst sitting (legs uncrossed, and leaning towards the person you are talking to, without invading their personal space), if you tilt your head, and occassionally repeat what they say you are communicating well verbally and bodily as this behaviour lets them know you are interested in them and what they have to say. Another; to go to a job interview in your bikini may communicate that you do not really want the job! haha, hope this helps and good luck!

Answer 6

How do you interact with young children? How do you as a person make your communications with young children effective? Eg. using an interesting tone of voice to catch their attention, kneeling down to get eye contact etc.

Answer 7

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