Elements of

Communication
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1. Sender
The sender is also known as the source of the
message or information.The sender is
responsible for making putting meaning into
his/her message. The sender is also known as
the speaker or encoder.
Example:
In the image, you will see the teacher being labeled as the
sender since she is the one giving information to her
audience.
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2. Message
The message is the information, ideas,
or thoughts conveyed by the speaker in
words or in actions. The message by
the way is an important element that
is being shared by the sender and
the receiver.
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3. Encoding
This is reffering to the process of
converting the message into words,
actions, or other forms that the speaker
understands. The sender is also
considered as the encoder in the
illustration shown because it is her who
puts meaning into her message.
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4. Channel
The channel is the medium or the
means, such as personal or non-
personal, verbal or nonverbal,
wherein the encoded message is
conveyed.
Example: letters, televisions, radio.
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5. Decoding
This is the process of interpreting
the encoded message of the
speaker by the receiver. The
receiver analyzes the message
received before giving his/her
response.
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6. Receiver
The receiver acts as the
recipient of the message, or
someone who decodes the
message.
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7. Feedback
Feedbacks are the reactions,
responses, or information provided
by the receiver. It could come in
many forms. It could be through
words, gestures, or actions.
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8. Context
The context is the environment where communication
takes place. It is a communication situation. Without
context, communication cannot take place. There has
to be a context for communication to happen.
Example:
In a picnic, a wedding, in the church or dinner, at a basketball
game or a bus ride are just a few of the many contexts where
communication takes place.
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9. Barrier
Barriers are also called noise in
communication. These are factors that affect
the flow of communication. Students’ talking to
one another while the class discussion is
going may distract the attention of other
students, or someone who has a toothache
may not be able to concentrate at the meeting.
 Pair up, Mock-Up, Speak Up!

Choose a partner. You are going to present a mock-up

telephone conversation that could have possibly
occurred in different places, time, occasion, and
situation. Be sure to integrate the different elements
involved in the communication process. Write your
scenario and script in a 1/2 sheet of paper.
 Instruction!
1. You pick which telephone scenario you are going to perform.
a. Boy and girl courtship
b. housemaid/houseboy reporting an incident to the boss.
c. husband and wife quarreling over the phone.
d. a call from a classmate you don’t like asking for an
assignment.
2. You are given 5 minutes to prepare your script.
3. Practice your lines, familiarize the scenario.
4. Maintain social distancing while doing the activity.
5. You are given 2 minutes to present the mock-up call.
6. One of you will be the spokesperson to share the activity to the
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