Focus area 3.

5 Use effective classroom communication

Descriptor Use effective verbal S and non-verbal communication strategies to support student understanding, participation, engagement and
achievement.
Rationale When communication is effective, both the student and the teacher benefit. Communication makes learning easier, helps students achieve goals,
increases opportunities for expanded learning, strengthens the connection between student and teacher, and creates an overall positive
experience. (McKinley, M,2014)

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Examples of
evidence
During my practicum at Williamstown Highschool I took a year 7 English reading circle the teacher observing my lesson gave me verbal
feedback and written feedback through observation notes. These lesson observation notes shows that as a teacher model grammatically
acceptable and precise language, explain and use appropriate terms for the level and stage, speak loudly enough for all students to hear,
use my voice effectively with respect to pitch, strength speed and confidence, and use a mixture of oral and visual communication
strategies (see attached)

Throughout the lesson you continued to give constructive feedback to students throughout and asking them to answer questions in
different and ways challenging their original ideas K.Wiffen -Mentor teacher (See Focus area 3.2) This comment demonstrate my
effective questioning and/or discussion techniques, including a variety of questions at appropriate levels and encourages risk-taking and
prepares students for discussion

The Writers notebook workshop I took part in gave me knowledge and understanding of my own personal literacy. This workshop supports
the development of literacy skills of my students, which further supports their understanding, participation, engagement and achievement.

A subject undertaken for my in Bachelor of Arts undergraduate degree was Professional communication practice in which I received a Distinction
Mark (See Focus area 2.1). Below is a description of the course content and outcomes. This demonstrates that I am able to skillfully employ a
range of effective verbal and non-verbal communication strategies which aid in studens understanding, participation, engagement and
achievement.

With the advent of new communications technologies such as the Internet, the ability to communicate effectively is becoming a key competency
across a wide range of professions. This is especially true of fields such as engineering, information technology and the biophysical sciences, whose
increased profile now positions them as key strategic components in many business ventures. Practitioners from these fields often find themselves
having to communicate highly technical information to people who have little or no expertise in their areas, meaning that clear and precise
communications are vital if a productive information flow is to be established.
Professional Communication Practice is designed to equip students with the oral and written communication skills they require to compete in the
contemporary marketplace. This is achieved through an exploration of both the theoretical and practical dimensions of modern communications,
with an emphasis on developing the skills needed to deal with a wide variety of different communications environments. The content is designed
to cater to students from all disciplines and provide them with techniques they can employ throughout their educational and professional careers.
The unit is structured around three key areas: Researching, Writing and Presenting, with each designed to complement the others.