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

• 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

• 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).

• 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

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Activity: Read selected articles.

• Resources:

  • The Basics of Communication

  • Understanding Non-Verbal Communication.

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

• Participation: Engagement in the discussion forum.

• Completion: Performance on the interactive quiz.

• Quality of Reflections: Assessment of journal entries

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

• Provide feedback on discussion contributions and reflections.