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The

Communication

Process

Definition of communication:

 The process of creating and exchanging

meaning through symbolic interaction.

 (^) As a process communication constantly moves and changes. It does not stand still.  (^) Meaning involves thoughts, ideas, and understandings shared by communicators.  (^) Symbolic means that we rely on words and nonverbal behaviors to communicate meaning and feelings.

The Communication Process

Sender Channel Receiver Feedback Channel Encoding Decoding Message Noise Barrier

The Communication Process

Mr. Sauceda P.A. System Students at HHS Billy asks if tripping someone counts as bullying. Air, face to face I need students to know that they cannot bully each other. I wonder if that includes tripping someone for fun… “Bullying is unacceptable behavior. You will be punished for bullying.” Squealing sound from PA system. Being in athletics and not hearing announcements.

Five Principles of Communication

 (^) Communication is complex for several reasons.  (^) It is interactive because many processes are involved.  (^) It is symbolic because symbols are open to interpretation.  (^) It is personal & cultural because a person’s culture can add a new or different meaning to a phrase or gesture.  (^) It is irreversible because once a message is sent, it cannot be taken back.  (^) It is circular because it involves both original messages and feedback which is necessary to confirm communication.  (^) It is purposeful because there is always a reason behind a message and it helps meet our needs.  (^) It is impossible to duplicate because each interaction is unique.

Five Principles of Communication

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Communication is unavoidable because it

is impossible to not communicate.

 (^) You are communicating constantly even when you do not intend to communicate. You communicate by the way you sit or move, by the way you speak, by what you wear, by your actions…. Even when you sleep in class, you’re communicating that you are bored or that you don’t care.

Five Principles of Communication

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Communication skills can be learned

because they can always be improved.

 (^) You may need to work on speaking skills, written communication, listening, relationship skills… there’s always room for improvement!

Five Levels of Communication

 Intrapersonal Communication is communication

that occurs in your own mind. It is “self-talk” which

are the inner speech or mental conversations that

we carry on with ourselves. It is the basis of your

feelings, biases, prejudices, and beliefs.

 (^) Examples are when you make any kind of decision – what to eat or wear. When you think about something – what you want to do on the weekend or when you think about another person.  (^) You can also communicate with yourself when you dream at night.

Five Levels of Communication

 Small Group communication is communication

within formal or informal groups or teams. It is

group interaction that results in decision making,

problem solving and discussion within an

organization.

 (^) Examples would be a group planning a surprise birthday party for someone. A team working together on a project. A focus group discussing the pros and cons of a new product. A group therapy session.

Five Levels of Communication

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One-to-group communication involves a

speaker who seeks to inform, persuade or

motivate an audience.

 (^) Examples are a teacher and a class of students. A preacher and a congregation. A speaker and an assembly of people in the auditorium.

Competent Communicators are…

 Ethical - This means that a communicator

follows the morals and codes of conduct

within a society. It is how a person behaves

and how they treat others.

 (^) They are honest and truthful.  (^) They keep confidences and are cautious about spreading gossip.  (^) They consider the needs, rights, and feelings of other people.

Competent Communicators are…

 Responsible - This means that they take

responsibility for their own communication choices

and behavior.

 (^) They are informed and are able to support what they say with facts and examples that are true.  (^) They are logical with developed reasoning skills and the ability to draw conclusions and reach decisions.  (^) They are accountable taking responsibility for their information, decisions and actions.  (^) They are reliable which means they can be trusted to keep their word even if a decision may not benefit them.