Thursday, October 18, 2007

Aspects of communication

Procedural Communication for performing tasks
Communication is far more than speech and writing. Most of us are unaware that we are communicating in many different ways even when we are not speaking. The same goes for other social animal species. We are rarely taught about this mostly non-verbal form of human communication in school even though it is very important for effective interaction with others. Growing up in a society, we informally learn how to use gestures, glances, slight changes in tone of voice, and other auxiliary communication devices to alter or emphasize what we say and do. We learn these highly culture bound techniques over years largely by observing others and imitating them

Procedural Communication for performing tasks

Procedural communication refers to the language and numeracy related to carrying out a task or a number of tasks. It includes giving instructions, applying and following a number of steps or procedures in order to perform and complete a task/s.


Technical Communication for using technology

Technical communication refers to the language and numeracy related to the use of tools or machines - whether simple or complex. It includes the language and mathematics involved in understanding and learning about media as well as about the function of technology and how to use it.


Personal Communication for expressing identity

Personal communication refers to the language and numeracy related to expressing personal identity and/or goals. It includes the different ways personal history, knowledge, attributes, goals and opinions are drawn on and expressed for particular purposes. It also includes the application of mathematics for individual needs such as personal finances or personal measurement.


Cooperative Communication for interacting in groups

Cooperative communication refers to the language and numeracy related to understanding the function of a group and the roles of the different members, as well as to participating in the group including establishing cooperative relationships with its members.


Systems Communication for interacting in organisations

Systems communication refers to the language and numeracy related to understanding and interacting within an organisation or institution. In an educational institution or program it includes learning about the range and design of educational choices and pathways as well as the relationship between classroom and non-classroom activities. It also involves the application of mathematics in or for institutional purposes.


Public Communication for interacting with the wider community

Public communication refers to the language and numeracy related to understanding and interacting within the wider social or community context. In an educational institution or program it includes learning about and interacting with other institutions - educational ones, those in local community or those related to employment - for the purposes of future work or study, entertainment or engagement with public interest issues. It also involves the application of mathematics in or for a public context or need. 6






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