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    Communication for the classroom teacher / Cheri J. Simonds, Pamela J. Cooper.

    • Title:Communication for the classroom teacher / Cheri J. Simonds, Pamela J. Cooper.
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    • Author/Creator:Simonds, Cheri.
    • Other Contributors/Collections:Cooper, Pamela J.
      Cooper, Pamela J. Communication for the classroom teacher.
    • Published/Created:Boston : Allyn & Bacon, ©2011.
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    • Library of Congress Subjects:Teacher-student relationships.
      Interaction analysis in education.
      Oral communication.
      Communication in education.
    • Edition:9th ed.
    • Description:xiv, 268 pages : ill ; 24 cm.
    • Notes:Prev. ed. cataloged as: Communication for the classroom teacher / Pamela J. Cooper, Cheri J. Simonds.
      Prev. ed. cataloged under Cooper, Pamela J.
      Includes bibliographical references and index.
    • ISBN:9780205747771 (pbk. : alk. paper)
      0205747779 (alk. paper)
    • Contents:Chapter 1. Foundations of Classroom Communication
      Communication Education
      Communication Pedagogy
      Developmental Communication
      Instructional Communication
      Relationship Between Theory, Research, and Practice
      Units of the Text
      Classroom Communication
      Classroom Communication Competence
      Classroom Communication Climate
      Teaching Diverse Students
      In Sum
      Key Terms
      Chapter 2. Interpersonal Communication
      Relationship Development
      Relationship Stages
      Initiating
      Experimenting
      Intensifying
      Deterioration And Dissolution
      Communication Variables in Interpersonal Relationships
      Self-Concept
      Communication And Self-Concept
      Self-Concept And Academic Performance
      Expectancy
      Teacher Expectancies
      Student Expectancies
      Self-Disclosure
      Immediacy
      Communication Style
      Credibility
      Out of Class Communication
      Parent Teacher Conferences
      Communicating Online
      In Sum
      Key Terms
      Chapter 3. Listening
      Importance of Listening
      What Is Listening?
      Types of Listening
      Barriers to Effective Listening
      Factual Distractions
      Semantic Distractions
      Mental Distractions
      Physical Distractions
      Improving Listening Skills
      Active Listening
      Paraphrasing
      Perception Checking
      Ask Questions
      Say More
      Beware of Cultural Differences
      In Sum
      Key Terms
      Chapter 4. Language
      Importance and Characteristics of Language
      Verbal Communication
      Teacher Clarity
      Teacher Appropriateness
      Verbal Delivery
      Nonverbal Communication
      Functions of Nonverbal Communication in the Classroom
      Self-Presentation
      Identification Of Rules And Expectations
      Feedback And Reinforcement
      Liking And Affect
      Regulation Of Conversational Flow
      Classroom Control
      Categories of Nonverbal Communication
      Proxemics
      Spatial Arrangements
      Environmental Factors
      Chronemics
      Artifacts
      Kinesics
      Eye Contact
      Facial Expression
      Touch
      Nonverbal Communication and Culture
      Improving Nonverbal Communication
      Love-Roderick Nonverbal Categories and Sample Teacher Behaviors
      In Sum
      Key Terms
      Chapter 5. Sharing Information
      Instructional Strategies
      Factors to Consider When Choosing a Strategy
      Teacher
      Objective
      Students
      Environment
      Advantages and Disadvantages of the Lecture Method
      Preparing A Lecture
      Choose a Topic
      Narrow the Topic
      Gather Supporting Materials
      Organize the Lecture
      Introduction
      Conclusion
      Body
      Practice the Lecture
      Deliver the Lecture
      Communication Barriers to Effective Lecturing
      Communication Apprehension
      Evaluating Your Lecture Skills
      In Sum
      Key Terms
      Chapter 6. Leading Classroom Discussions
      Choosing the Discussion Method
      Characteristics of the Discussion Method
      Experiential Learning
      Emphasis on Students
      Focus on Critical Thinking
      Use of Questions
      Improving Classroom Questions
      Reaction Styles
      Planning the Discussion
      Introduction
      Body
      Conclusion
      Facilitating the Discussion
      Motivating Student Preparation for Participation in Class
      Student Communication Apprehension
      Identifying the Highly Communication-Apprehensive Student
      Helping the Highly Communication-Apprehensive Student
      Evaluating Your Discussion Skills
      In Sum
      Key Terms
      Chapter 7. Small-Group Communication
      Definition of a Small Group
      Teacher Roles
      Collaborative Learning
      Classroom Climate
      Tasks
      Defining the Task
      Types of Tasks
      Facilitating the Task
      Before The Task
      During The Task
      After The Task
      Student Roles
      Roles
      Group Development
      Observing and Evaluating Small Groups
      In Sum
      Key Terms
      Chapter 8. Communicative Reading and Storytelling
      What Is Communicative Reading?
      Components of Communicative Reading
      Communicative Reader
      Literary Selection
      Preparing the Selection
      Understanding the Selection
      Cutting the Selection
      Determining How the Selection Should Be Read
      Marking the Script
      Introducing the Selection
      Delivering the Selection
      Evaluating Communicative Reading
      Storytelling
      What Do Stories Do?
      Storytelling Techniques
      Choosing a Story
      Learning a Story
      Tips for Telling
      Evaluating Your Storytelling Skills
      In Sum
      Key Terms
      Chapter 9. Influence
      Ethical Considerations
      Ethics Defined
      Ethics and the Teacher
      Ethical Standards
      Student Ethical Obligations
      Classroom Management
      Creating a Supportive Climate
      Implementing a Supportive Climate
      Maintaining a Supportive Climate
      Power and Compliance
      Challenge Behavior
      Handling Disruptive Students
      Handling Crisis Situations
      In Sum
      Key Terms
      Chapter 10. Communication Concerns
      Sexism in the Classroom
      Curriculum Material
      Classroom Interaction
      Ethnocentrism
      Cultural Dimensions
      Cultural Diversity
      Racism and Classism in the Classroom
      Ableism
      Physical Disabilities
      Students with Learning Disabilities
      Inclusion
      Students at Risk
      Students Who Are Intellectually Gifted
      Strategies for Change
      In Sum
      Key Terms.
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