Verbal, Non-Verbal and Media CommunicationsGraduate Teaching Assistant, Sarah Cress

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MoSPE Madness Agenda…• Confidence PUMP

• GoAnimate Standard Five Videos

• Homework Sketchbook Prompt

• Something to Consider?

• MoSPE Six Overview

• Verbal and Nonverbal Communication

• Media Communication

• Consideration of All Participants

• Fostering Good Communication Skills Among Our Students

• Issues Inherent in the Art Classroom Space

• Artifact Brainstorm

• Artistic Release

Writing Prompt…

Create a list detailing the manners in which your instructor communicates with you, verbally, non-verbally and utilizing media.

(6.1 and 6.4) Create a second list detailing the manners in which you personally have communicated with your students during internship verbally, non-verbally and utilizing media.

Something to Consider?...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jXytQOkNaq4

MoSPE Six…

Standard #6 The teacher models effective verbal, nonverbal and media communication techniques with students and parents to foster active inquiry, collaboration, and supportive interaction in the classroom.

Quality Indicator 1: Verbal and nonverbal communication

Quality Indicator 2: Sensitivity to culture, gender, intellectual and physical differences

Quality Indicator 3: Learner expression in speaking, writing and other media

Quality Indicator 4: Technology and media communication tools

MoSPE Six…

Standard #6 The teacher models effective verbal, nonverbal and media communication techniques with students and parents to foster active inquiry, collaboration, and supportive interaction in the classroom.

Quality Indicator 1: Verbal and nonverbal communication

Quality Indicator 2: Sensitivity to culture, gender, intellectual and physical differences

Quality Indicator 3: Learner expression in speaking, writing and other media

Quality Indicator 4: Technology and media communication tools

Verbal Communication…

• Demeanor• Vocal range/volume• Use of voice to control student

response• Vocal speed• Use of proper language• The avoidance of the almighty

“UMMMM…”• Confidence in material• Emphasis when needed• Visual aides

How Have You Grown?

Prompt (6.1, Verbal Communication) Thinking back to those first few microteaching experiences, consider the evolution of your presentation style. Have you noticed growth? How so?

Non-Verbal Communication…• Begins with an

attitude• How one dresses and

composes oneself• Posture• Enthusiasm• Energy level• Hand gestures• Eye contact• Body movement

What are We Communicating Right Now??

Split up into pairs. Find a private space in which the two of you can take turns reading a storybook to one another. While one partner reads, the other must study their every move. Make notes regarding your partner’s non-verbal communication.

Additional Non-Verbal Tactics…

• Organization of lessons and sequence

• Organization of classroom space

• Your treatment of classroom materials and resources

• Your interactions with other teachers

• Your interactions with visitors that come into the room

• Your interactions with other students

Writing Prompt…

Prompt (6.1, Verbal Communication) Think about your internship experience. In what ways have you and your teaching partner communicated nonverbally?

Students’ Non-Verbal Communication…

• Welcome each student at the door

• Digest the student’s appearance…is it out of the ordinary?

• Observe their general demeanor

• Observe their reactions to you• Observe their reactions to

others• If you feel the need to address

concerns, do so privately

MoSPE Six…

Standard #6 The teacher models effective verbal, nonverbal and media communication techniques with students and parents to foster active inquiry, collaboration, and supportive interaction in the classroom.

Quality Indicator 1: Verbal and nonverbal communication

Quality Indicator 2: Sensitivity to culture, gender, intellectual and physical differences

Quality Indicator 3: Learner expression in speaking, writing and other media

Quality Indicator 4: Technology and media communication tools

Media Communication…

• Print materials

• Web presence

• Email correspondence

• Phone conversations

• Your own art making

Writing Prompt…

Prompt (6.4) List all of the media communication tools you have used during internship.

Consumers of Communication…

Consider how you communicate with:• Students• Parents• Fellow teachers• Administrators• Community members

Consider how you communicate during:• Parent teacher conferences• Committee meetings• Staff meetings• Community meetings• Board meetings

MoSPE Six…

Standard #6 The teacher models effective verbal, nonverbal and media communication techniques with students and parents to foster active inquiry, collaboration, and supportive interaction in the classroom.

Quality Indicator 1: Verbal and nonverbal communication

Quality Indicator 2: Sensitivity to culture, gender, intellectual and physical differences

Quality Indicator 3: Learner expression in speaking, writing and other media

Quality Indicator 4: Technology and media communication tools

Encouraging Our Students…

Prompt (6.3) Within pairs, consider some exercises that you would employ to help foster good communication skills among your students.

MoSPE Six…

Standard #6 The teacher models effective verbal, nonverbal and media communication techniques with students and parents to foster active inquiry, collaboration, and supportive interaction in the classroom.

Quality Indicator 1: Verbal and nonverbal communication

Quality Indicator 2: Sensitivity to culture, gender, intellectual and physical differences

Quality Indicator 3: Learner expression in speaking, writing and other media

Quality Indicator 4: Technology and media communication tools

Practicing Sensitivity…

Prompt (6.2) In small groups consider the importance of sensitivity when communicating.

Group One: Consider sensitivity to cultureGroup Two: Consider sensitivity to genderGroup Three: Consider sensitivity to intellectual differencesGroup Four: Consider sensitivity to physical differences

Issues Inherent in Art Education…

• Sketchbook entries

• Mature topics

• Questions that may throw you for a loop

• Feeling of insecurity

How would you react as teacher?

Artifact Brainstorm…

Now, let’s brainstorm some ways we can demonstrate our newfound knowledge.

Artifact Brainstorm…