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Discuss the Significance & Importance of Verbal and Non-verbal Communication in the Classroom Settings
Verbal Communication involves the use of a speech in the form of speaking to convey a message or information. Non-Verbal Communication involves the use of gestures, facial expressions, and body language to exchange information.
“Effective communication means where we know what we are trying to communicate and the audience is getting exactly what we are trying to say.”
Keith Davis states,
“Communication is a process of passing information and understanding from one person to another.”
William Newman and Charles Summer opine,
“Communication is an exchange of ideas, facts, opinions or emotions of two or more persons.”
According to Louis Allen,
“Communication is a bridge of meaning. It involves a systematic and continuous process of telling, listening and understanding.”
“Effective communication is the process of exchanging ideas, thoughts, opinions, knowledge, and data so that the message is received and understood with clarity and purpose.”
R.W. Griffin states,
“Effective communication is the process of sending a message in such a way that the message received is as close in meaning as possible to the message intended.”
Significance & Importance of Verbal and Non-verbal Communication in the Classroom Settings
Verbal Communication
1. It helps one to complete the work in less time.
2. It enables people to give feedback quickly.
3. It is highly convenient for any kind of interaction.
4. It supports privacy and secrecy of the exchanged information.
5. Information can be conveyed clearly.
Non Verbal Communication
1. It is highly time-efficient.
2. Messages can be transmitted quickly.
3. It can be effective and impactful.
4. It promotes interpersonal connection.
5. There is a lack of formality and it provides clarity.
Keith Davis states,
“Communication is a process of passing information and understanding from one person to another.”
“In order to get the message across, one must be highly effective in communication skills.”
