Communication problems - accepting responsibility

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Discussion:

I good friend of mine told me that when something is miscommunicated, the problem mainly resides with the sender and not the communicator. If we accept this presence then the first step in becoming a better instructor is to accept the responsibility that we may not be doing a good job of getting something accross. Once we acknowledge that important fact/tenet then we can work on other skill sets. One involves empathy, patiences and understanding. Another is we need to become better listeners.

Related Learning Opportunities

ED101 - Effective Teaching Strategies

ED103 - Student Learning and Assessment

ED106 - Enhancing Student Learning

ED107 - Creating an Accelerated Learning Environment

ED111R - Active Learning Methods

ED114 - Questioning in the Classroom

ED124 - Flipping Your Classroom

ED125 - Effective and Efficient Instructional Strategies

ED129 - Practical Applications for the Flipped Classroom

ED136 - Assessment Alternatives for Instructors

ED143R - The Most Effective Instructor: Scholar and Facilitator

ED206 - Teaching in the Lab and Shop Environment

Instructional Delivery & Assessment