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Lesson Plan: Effective Communication Skills

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Lesson Plan: Effective Communication Skills

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Duration: 60-90 minutes
Course: QQI Level 5 Communications
Topic: Effective Communication Skills

Learning Objectives

By the end of this lesson, learners will be able to:

1. Identify the key elements of effective communication.

2. Demonstrate an understanding of verbal and non-verbal communication.

3. Apply strategies to improve their own communication skills

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Activity: Welcome message outlining lesson objectives.

Resource: Brief introductory video (2-3 minutes) on the importance of communication.
Link: https://youtu.be/2Lkb7OSRdGE?si=hQpRzrLnd0I26Ale

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Activity: Watch a pre-recorded lecture on effective communication.

Content:

Key elements of communication (sender, message, medium, receiver, feedback).

Differences between verbal and non-verbal communication.

Barriers to effective communication.

Resource: Lecture video (hosted on your learning platform).

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Activity: Read selected articles.

Resources:

The Basics of Communication

Understanding Non-Verbal Communication.

Task: Highlight key points and take notes on important concepts.

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4. Discussion Forum Engagement (15 minutes)

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4. Discussion Forum Engagement (15 minutes)

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Activity: Post a question from the video lecture and engage in discussion on google foru.

Prompt Example: “What is a communication barrier you have faced, and how did you overcome it?”

Instructions: Respond to at least two peers’ posts to foster interaction

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Activity: Reflect on what they learned and how they plan to apply these skills.

Resource: Provide a Reflection Journal Template with prompts such as:

What did you learn about your own communication style?

How can you apply what you learned in your daily life?

Submission: Learners submit their reflections via the discussion forum or as a Google Doc.

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Activity: Complete an online quiz to assess understanding.

Resource: Use Kahoot to create a quiz with 5-10 questions.

Example Questions:

1. What are the five key elements of communication?

2. Give an example of non-verbal communication.

3. What is a common barrier to effective communication?

Feedback: Instant feedback will be provided after each question.

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Activity: Wrap-up of the lesson.

Summary: Recap key points covered in the lesson.

Preview: Brief introduction to the next topic (e.g., Communication in Teams).

Additional Resources: Share links for further reading or TED Talks related to communication.

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Participation: Engagement in the discussion forum.

Completion: Performance on the interactive quiz.

Quality of Reflections: Assessment of journal entries

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Schedule a synchronous Q&A session for learners to clarify any questions and discuss further.

Provide feedback on discussion contributions and reflections.