The Law of Communication

Laws of Teaching

Communication

Learner

Teacher

You must teach truths visually and verbally in terms that are common

to the learner.

Law of Communication

Communication is not what teachers say...

...but what learners understand

MessageTransmit Receive

Understanding the Communication Process

Verbally

Visually

Verbally

Visually

Feedback

Distractions

Research Reveals Visuals Increase Student Retention

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20%

30%

40%

50%

60%

Words only account for 7%

of what we communicate

to others

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Rules for Obeying This Law

1. Visualize the key concepts that you are

teaching with pictures, objects, and illustrations.

Rules for Obeying This Law

2. Continue to study the

vocabulary of your students and find ways to expand it.

Teacher’s

Vocabulary

Stude

nt’s

Vocab

ulary

Rules for Obeying This Law

3. Regularly review and repeat new

words and concepts to insure

understanding.

Rules for Obeying This Law

4. When students are not

understanding, re-explain with different words and/or visuals.

Rules for Obeying This Law5. Communicate

passionately (appropriate use of your tone, gestures, and body language).

Violations and Mistakes

Practical Applications of this Law

Preparewell!

Know your:Introduction

Main pointsConclusion and applications

Prepare and organize your visuals

Preparation is the best

insurance you can have for

good communication

Practical Applications of this Law

Feedback

Encourage involvement and feedback from your students so that you can see how they are understanding you.

Practical Applications of this Law

Build Relationship

Build relationships with your students to better know their needs and interests.Build your credibility with them.

ASSIGNMENTS

Memorize this law.

Make a simple glossary for 3-5 key terms/concepts that you are teaching.

List the wordsGive a simple definitionList helpful synonymsWrite one sentence using the word

Visualize each of the terms in your glossary.

Study for the quiz.

Extra Credit! Visualize a lesson