LESSON 1 UNDERSTANDING THE COMMUNICATION PROCESS

NATURE AND ELEMENTS OF COMMUNICATION

TOPIC

Defining and explaining the nature and process of Communication

Elements of Communication

Models of Communication

STANDARDS AND COMPETENCIES

Define communication.

Explain the nature and process of communication.

Differentiate the various models of communication from one another.

TARGET 21ST CENTURY SKILLS

Communication, Initiative and self-direction, Critical thinking and problem-solving, Information literacy

ESSENTIAL LEARNING

COMMUNICATION

-the process of expressing, transacting, sharing or negotiating messages from a source to achieve a communication goal.

-Essential in daily life.

-Succesful communication leads to mutual understanding.

-Communication involves various elements that play important functions to achieve an effective and successful communication.

SUGGESTED INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES

Reflection, Pair or group work

Identifying examples

Explaining models

Individual work

Comparison and Contrast

Expressing opinion

Reading online articles

SUGGESTED LEARNING SUGGESTED/ ASSESSMENT

Let the students discuss the different definitions of communication. Ask them how each definition is reflected in their daily lives.

Let the students answer What Have I Learned So Far? Pages 8 to 9.