Communication in the Classroom

We all know how frustrated we get when there is a lack of communication in any situation.

Lucky for us Tomlinson has said, "There is a broad array of specific strategies for ensuring that teachers and students communicate effectively and efficiently, that communication improves learning, and that everyone in the class shares an evolving understanding of why the classroom operates as it does."

Among the roles of communications patterns in the classroom can play are:

• building a group identity
• ensuring that the teacher has ways of getting to know students better
• enabling the teacher to share his or her thinking about teaching
• providing a shorthand for quick communication among members of the classroom community

Other ways to improve communication in the classroom include:

• hole goal-setting conferences
• use dialogue journals
• incorporate teacher talk groups in lesson plans

Without effective and positive communication in the classroom you are setting yourself up for failure. When a student is able to understand what is expected from them, what concepts the teacher is wanting them to learn, and how to let the teacher know when the student's needs aren't being met you are using positive communication and allowing yourself to become successful.

 I know I will implement these strategies in my future classroom. It really is so frustrating to have miscommunications with individuals. I want to avoid this and make sure that my students and I are on the same page so that optimal learning can happen. 

Hola,
Laurel (like Carl)