Perceptions How you see things. To perceive: to gain an understanding of a person, idea, or...

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Perceptions How you see things

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Page 1: Perceptions How you see things. To perceive: to gain an understanding of a person, idea, or situation. / What builds our perceptions / Past experiences.

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How you see thingsHow you see things

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To perceive: to gain an understanding of a person ,

idea, or situation.

To perceive: to gain an understanding of a person ,

idea, or situation. What builds our perceptions

Past experiences Culture Personal history with similar people or

situations

What builds our perceptions Past experiences Culture Personal history with similar people or

situations

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Context: surroundings for communication

Context: surroundings for communication

Social context: relationships of the persons involved

Historical context Real history events The past events of the persons

involved

Social context: relationships of the persons involved

Historical context Real history events The past events of the persons

involved

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ContextContext Physical context

Location Environment

Color Light Sound Temperature

Distance Seating/Furniture arrangement Time

Physical context Location Environment

Color Light Sound Temperature

Distance Seating/Furniture arrangement Time

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ContextContext

Psychological Context: depends on moods and feelings

Cultural Context: includes beliefs, values, traditions, and norms that affect people’s attitude and actions

Psychological Context: depends on moods and feelings

Cultural Context: includes beliefs, values, traditions, and norms that affect people’s attitude and actions

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What makes an effective communicator?

What makes an effective communicator?

Sincerity: say what you mean both in words and gestures

Knowledge: know your topic Organization: have a clear

speaking purpose and present your thoughts in a logical order

Sincerity: say what you mean both in words and gestures

Knowledge: know your topic Organization: have a clear

speaking purpose and present your thoughts in a logical order

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ContinuedContinued Listening: know when and how to

listen Eye contact, nod, quiet, facial

expressions, lean forward, ask questions, take notes

Confidence: build your confidence and control stage fright

Language: choose the most appropriate words for the occasion

Listening: know when and how to listen Eye contact, nod, quiet, facial

expressions, lean forward, ask questions, take notes

Confidence: build your confidence and control stage fright

Language: choose the most appropriate words for the occasion

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Nonverbal communication: use tone of voice, body movements, eyes contact and space effectively

Goal setting: know how to convey information so the listeners will learn and remember

Nonverbal communication: use tone of voice, body movements, eyes contact and space effectively

Goal setting: know how to convey information so the listeners will learn and remember

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ActivityActivity Get into groups of 3-4 Review what makes an effective

communicator Answer the questions

Which skill is most easily developed? Why? Which skill is most difficult to develop? Why? Which skill is easiest to observe? Which skill is most difficult to assess? Why? Which skill should receive the most attention in

this class? Why?

Get into groups of 3-4 Review what makes an effective

communicator Answer the questions

Which skill is most easily developed? Why? Which skill is most difficult to develop? Why? Which skill is easiest to observe? Which skill is most difficult to assess? Why? Which skill should receive the most attention in

this class? Why?