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Communication
Communication is how we send messages to each other. It can be wordless, like body language. It can be written like a letter or message. It can also be spoken. Communication is very different from one situation to another.
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How do you feel about the step by step writing process?
Finally, a question I can get behind. I would appreciate that this answer remain complete as I submitted it in the interest of fairness and respect. The asker is looking for personal opinion.
The writing process is, in my opinion, a simplistic attempt, and in no small part laziness on the part of some teachers, to get students to write. By breaking it down into reproducible steps, it is believed that students will then be able to produce original writing samples. It is the "teaching a man to fish" method of writing pedagogy. However, it is anything but teaching. It is training, nothing more. The use of the writing process in teaching produces essentially trained chimps. It espouses the five paragraph essay, and usually produces nothing more.
What the writing process does not do is respect the student. Students are people. People communicate. We attempt to communicate nearly from the moment of our birth. The earliest communication is emotive: crying, laughing, etc. Any parent will tell you that the sound of their baby's cry communicates in large part what the problem is; the dirty diaper cry is different from the hungry cry, which is still different from the I want to be held cry. As the development of the child progresses, so too does the development of communication. From noises, burbling and cooing, to one to two word sentences, to steadily more complex verbalization. Eventually, the child begins to communicate in more concrete ways: drawing doodles and shapes, producing recognizable pictures and patterns, to eventually reproducing letters and constructing words. Written language is an extension of the spoken word, a concrete expression. We don't teach the "Speaking Process" when we are teaching infants to communicate verbally. Why then create a totally artificial form of lesson to teach its extension?
In my personal experience, my students made greater strides in developing their writing skills when I gave them examples of my own writing. I gave them the opportunity to see what their teacher did. I gave them, also, the opportunity to see what their fellow students could do. Most importantly, I encouraged them to put words on paper, and I showed appreciation and external validation for every piece of writing my students produced.
I developed a writing exercise that gave them time to put their thoughts down in what ever form those thoughts took. I created a collection of fifty writing prompts for which they produced anything from a single sentence to multiple pages in response. I never graded the content or form of their writing from these prompts, only their participation, and eventually the development of their writing skills as determined by their level of participation. I began with the following as their first writing prompt:The prompt was printed on an overhead slide and was displayed for students as they entered the room. I remained silent in response to any questions; I simply pointed at the screen and the displayed instructions. This was as follows:For the next five minutes, you will answer the following question. Your work will be graded by your level of participation--that is, how you put words on paper--not by the content or appearance of those words. You will remain silent during this exercise and until the five minute time limit has elapsed. The question you must answer is:
How would you answer this question?
Honestly, my students sometimes got frustrated by the exercise. I had one student who wrote his name over and over for two pages. He was stunned when he earned full credit for the effort. He, after all, performed by the literal expectations of the exercise. Many students began by writing, "I don't know how to answer the question because there is no question to answer," or something similar.
As the writing prompts progressed, and the students learned that any response they gave was valid provided it was what they actually thought, they began to perform at higher and higher levels. The fifty-first writing prompt that my students received at the end of the year was the same as the first. Every year I taught, it produced the same effect: at the end of the five minute time limit, students were raising their hands, asking for more time. Five minutes turned in to ten, then twenty, then thirty. The longest time I ever gave for completing that last prompt was the full hour, and several students in that class voluntarily took their work home to complete it.
Was it effective? Very! Of five years of teaching students who took the writing portion of the MEAP, my students improved anywhere from 12% to 35% over the previous year's students. I'm not vain enough to claim that it was solely due to my teaching, but my efforts were an element of their performance.
I know this isn't part of the question, but is the writing process a valid teaching tool? I don't think so. It is a cop-out. It is an easily reproduced lesson, with easily reproduced performance. It is training, not teaching.
We teach writing with the intent of giving students access to a venue for communicating their thoughts, an avenue for showing what they know. The writing process as a pedagogical method does not do this, unless putting a hundred chimps in a room full of typewriters is a valid way to reproduce the beauty of The Bard.
What are the 7 steps to the communication cycle?
Listen, Listen, Listen, don't be thinking about yourself, Process the question, and if you don't know, say I don't know but I will check in to it.
seeking to establish connections between events or variables
Write a letter of absence to work?
Dear Mr. Davis, I would like to inform you that next Tuesday I´m not able to go work because I something personal to do.
Why are greeting cards important?
They are a way to say things to people you feel uncomfortable to say directly. Also, they can be expressive for people who don't know how to express themselves.
Greeting cards are important because these enable us to really tell what we want to say and show what we feel towards the person whom you're giving it to. These are the safest yet also the sweetest gift because through these, we are able to pour our heart out and say what we're not able to say in person. This is primarily the reason why greeting cards are kept - because they simply have the magic to touch hearts through the message that they contain.
How do you demonstrate empathy?
trying to understand the emotions another person is feeling.
offering advice on what should be done
not telliong a disstressed person that you dont understand.
For beeper users, the paging process starts when the beeper or paging device is purchased. At the time of sale, the paging carrier enters identifying information, such as the beeper's electronic serial number, into its network database. From that time forward, as long as the customer pays the bill and the database entry is not modified, messages sent at the frequency the beeper monitors and containing the beeper's ESN will be picked up and relayed by the paging device When a paging customer receives a message, that message has to originate with a sender. While the message may originate from a system on the paging network itself--as is the case with automated sports, stock, and news updates, or payment reminders--most messages originate from human callers. Depending on the type of beeper used, the caller can dial in to an automated messaging center where he can enter a numeric code, or dial into a live operator who translates a voice message into an electronic message. Some newer beepers use automated software to convert voice messages, and others simply take a voicemail recording and alert the customer to a waiting message. Regardless of how the message is captured, the caller simply delivers the message then hangs up; the rest is handled by the paging network and the beeper itself. Once a message is received by the paging network carrier, it must be prepared for transmission to the subscriber. In most modern systems, the message is received and stored electronically--even if entered by a human operator--so little to no manipulation is required to convert the message to a digital representation. For transmission, the electronic message is converted into radio waves, encoded to contain the beeper's ESN, and then broadcast from the paging carrier's network towers at the frequency monitored by the paging device. Because paging networks have many subscribers, beepers are constantly receiving and discarding messages. Each message that is broadcast from the network is received by the paging device, evaluated to see if the associated ESN is contained, then discarded if the correct ESN is absent. After a caller enters a message and that message is broadcast to the beeper, though, the appropriate ESN is encoded and the paging device must take action. Received via radio waves, the beeper must convert the incoming message back into an electronic signal before it can evaluate the ESN and display the message. If the encoded ESN matches the beeper's unique serial number, the device displays the incoming message on its screen and either vibrates, beeps, lights up, or produces a combination of these effects to alert the subscriber to the incoming message.
Victim empathy letter for therapeutic purposes?
It always helps to put your thoughts on paper. You don't have to send the letter. It does help.
How old should a baby be when you send out announcements?
Your baby should not be more than 3 months old when sending out your Birth announcements. Thank You,
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In a telegram where should the sender's address be written?
It's not usually included. Usually only the recipient's address appears. (tTat's why you always have to sign your name as part of the text)
What are different examples of non verbal communication?
computers e-mails hand written eye contact signing mime body language
The manager asked me to assist the customers in the automotive department.
Is Science is a boon or a bane?
I say tht it depends on our view what we r seeing. on one hand it can become a deity for us on one hand and on d other hand it can become a feri
Can you give the example of discussion text?
Examples could be essays that present two opposing viewpoints, formal debates, online discussion forums (such as the discussion section of an Answers.com forum or talk on a wiki page), or collaborative writing assignments.
How do you address an assembly woman in a letter?
There is a great deal of confusion as to how to address a letter to an assembly woman in office. The proper salutation would be Dear Honorable and then their name.
Writing where you meditate on a specific topic through the written word. It involves deep, critical thinking put down on paper
Empathy is being able to understand another person's circumstances, point of view, thoughts, and feelings. When you experience empathy, you are capable of understanding someone else's experiences.
what does empathy mean
How do you write a letter of intent to transfer to another office?
Dear [Appropriate HR Contact or Supervisor],
It has come to my attention that [blank] department is accepting applications for the [state position]; I am forwarding my resume for your consideration.
I have worked for [this company] for [x] years, as a [position], and have found this to be a very well run organization, supportive of its employees; I would like nothing more than to continue my professional growth with this company as my career moves forward.
I have worked in several capacities here at [company], including [list]. Each experience has enhanced my skills and abilities; my current position has allowed to [list what you have learned]. These are skills that I feel would be very well suited to this position.
I look forward to continued growth within this company throughout my career and I thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Signature
Typed Name
Job title
What is traditional communication?
traditional forms of communication are for instance mythology; storytelling; songs; proverbs; religious custom; artistic, musical, dance and theatrical elements, as well on pottery, textiles and wood art. There are own particular society, and by economical, social and religious characteristics
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How do you introduce a guest speaker?
You have completed the task of researching and booking a speaker for your next big meeting or event. Now you've been asked to provide the introductions. Introducing a speaker involves more than just standing in front of the audience and making an announcement. You are the person who sets the stage for the speaker and gets the audience excited for the upcoming presentation. Setting the stage for a speaker is really important. You may not be the person everyone has come to listen to, however you are the one who will be starting the story off for the speaker. You hold the responsibility of engaging the audience so they are prepared for the upcoming presentation. The following tips are important when delivering a proper introduction. == First and foremost, learn the speaker's first and last name. Be sure to articulate his or her name clearly and correctly. If you are having a difficult time with the pronunciation, do not be embarrassed to ask the speaker. While a mispronunciation is an innocent mistake, you still don't want to risk offending the presenter right before the presentation. == Research the speaker's background. Ask for a biography along with any interesting facts the speaker may wish to share with the audience. Once you have the information, try to relate the speaker's background information to the event. For example, if the speaker is attending a conference for real estate agents, you want to highlight the individual's qualifications and past achievements for the group. You are reminding the audience why they are there in the first place and why they should sit up and listen. == Remember, you are providing the introductions and it's not your job to give a lengthy speech. Keep it short and simple. Share only the information necessary to get your audience interested in the upcoming presentation. The appropriate amount of time should be no longer than one or two minutes. == Keep organized about what you are going to say by creating a bulleted list. Organize the list by order of importance. Begin with the speaker's name, then continue with their background, including pertinent information such as credentials, working history and any personal information you have been given permission to share with the audience. == Be sure to go over what you are going to say ahead of time. Practice reading your introduction with family and friends and if it makes you more confident, record yourself! When are you prepared, you are confident. Being confident will allow you to relax and be enthusiastic about the speaker. == Sound excited about the speaker you are introducing. When preparing for your introduction, find something about the person that interests you and share your enthusiasm with the group. If you don't sound excited, how do you expect your audience to be? End the introduction by initiating applause for the audience. You are providing the
