Communication Process in Teaching and Learning in the Classroom
Akhigbe, J. O.
Department of Office Technology and Management, Auchi Polytechnic, Auchi, Nigeria Email: joajoe1972@gmail.com
Abstract
Communication is central and indispensable in the classroom teaching and learning process. It is a very important component of the teaching and learning, without which it would be impossible to teach or learn. Classroom communication is positive, purposive and pragmatic in nature, it is a systematic and planned activity to share information and knowledge in educational institutions. In school system, some students may fail to cope academically because of ineffective communication in the classrooms. Learning in classrooms occurs through interpersonal communication between teachers among students. Teacher in the classroom requires communication skills to deliver content of learning that could lead to the attainment of educational aims and objectives. This paper discussed concept of teaching, learning and communication process in the classroom. The channels and styles of communication, nonverbal, visual communication, communication and classroom teaching skills. Communication barriers in class room and possible solutions. It was concluded that teachers should therefore try as much as possible to reduce communication barriers' by enabling student to link various information from different sources to the same content being taught will enhance good understanding and ensure attainment of the goals of teaching- learning in schools in Nigeria.
Keywords
Communication, Interpersonal, Skills, Classroom, Teaching/Learning
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