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Communicating with Learners in the Lifelong Learning Sector
Series:
Achieving QTLS Series
Achieving QTLS Series
April 2010 | 144 pages | Learning Matters
Communication is a key theme of the QTLS Standards. This accessible book helps readers to understand the theories and principles that underpin effective communication and apply this theory to improve their communication with learners, colleagues and others in professional life. It examines the environment of educational settings and looks at how individuals themselves communicate with the sector. It gives detailed advice on communication skills and promoting a supporting learning environment. It goes on to include notes on communicating for specific teaching situations, inclusion and working with colleagues. Finally, it covers resources for communication and their adaptation for different situations.
Introduction
Communication theory: process, perception and interaction
Listening and speaking skills
Non-verbal communication, writing and reading skills
The human factor in communication
Communicating for inclusivity
Managing behaviour through communication
Communicating with large groups and with distance learners
Communicating within organisations
Communicating with colleagues
Resources
A key text for supporting those units relating to communication, as well as a practical guide for teaching practice and development of minimum core skills.
Education , South Devon College
October 7, 2014
A good book for the DTTLS course and our module Communication and Student Support in particular.
School of Education, Derby University
March 29, 2012
