Communication & Presentation Skills Flashcards
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Which communication style is most effective when an instructor needs to redirect a student's off-topic behavior during a lecture?
Answer: Assertive, private redirection using a calm, clear tone
Assertive, private redirection minimizes embarrassment and maintains classroom order while clearly communicating expectations.
What is 'active listening' in the context of postsecondary instruction?
Answer: Fully concentrating, understanding, and responding to a speaker's message
Active listening involves full cognitive engagement—concentrating, comprehending, and thoughtfully responding—rather than passively hearing.
An instructor notices many students appear confused after an explanation. Which immediate communication strategy is most appropriate?
Answer: Pause, solicit specific questions, and re-explain using a different approach
Pausing to solicit questions and re-explaining with a different approach addresses the comprehension gap immediately using formative feedback.
Which of the following best describes 'paralanguage' as it applies to classroom communication?
Answer: Vocal elements such as tone, pitch, pace, and volume that accompany speech
Paralanguage refers to non-lexical vocal cues—tone, pitch, pace, and volume—that convey meaning beyond the words spoken.
A postsecondary instructor wants to reduce student communication apprehension in class discussions. Which strategy is most effective?
Answer: Using think-pair-share before opening whole-class discussion
Think-pair-share lowers anxiety by allowing students to rehearse ideas with a peer before speaking publicly to the whole class.
What does 'proxemics' refer to in postsecondary instructional communication?
Answer: The use of proximity and physical space to convey meaning and manage classroom dynamics
Proxemics is the study of how physical space and distance between communicators affect interaction and meaning.
Which principle of communication states that the receiver's interpretation of a message is what ultimately determines its meaning?
Answer: The constructivist principle of meaning-making
The constructivist view holds that meaning is constructed by the receiver based on their own background and interpretation, not solely by the sender.