Freshers Session for Teachers

• Conducted every Saturday.
• Focus on enhancing skills in technology.
• Webinars about blended learning software.
• Available on Facebook and YouTube.

Introduction to ITU Live

• Free online tutorial by the Department of Education ICT Service - Educational Technology Unit.
• Aims to assist learners from kindergarten to senior high school, including special learners.
• Programs to bridge learning gaps.

Welcome to Oral Communication in Context

• Tutor Nova and Tutor Alvin as instructors.
• Focus on oral communication skills.
• Interactive and participatory session.

Session Overview

• Functions, nature, and process of communication.
• Target outcomes:
  1. Define communication and its elements.
  2. Nature of communication.
  3. Functions of communication.
  4. Communication process.

Key Concepts

Communication Process

1. Speaker generates idea - The origin of the message.
2. Speaker encodes idea - Converts message into words/actions.
3. Message transmission - Sent through a chosen channel.
4. Receiver gets message - Recipient of the message.
5. Receiver decodes message - Interprets and understands the message.
6. Feedback - Receiver's response to the sender.

Elements of Communication

• Speaker/Sender: Origin of the message.
• Message: Information conveyed.
• Encoding: Converting message into understandable form.
• Channel: Medium used to transmit message.
• Receiver: Recipient of the message.
• Decoding: Interpretation by receiver.
• Feedback: Response from receiver.
• Context: Environment where communication takes place.
• Barriers: Factors that hinder communication.

Nature of Communication

• Systematic process.
• Occurs between sender and receiver.
• Includes verbal and non-verbal forms.

Functions of Communication

1. Control: Directs behavior.
2. Social interaction: Facilitates interaction with others.
3. Motivation: Encourages positive actions.
4. Emotional expression: Conveys feelings and emotions.
5. Information dissemination: Provides and spreads information.

Conclusion

• Remember communication's nature, elements, and functions.
• Recognize barriers and context in communication.
• Ensure active participation and interaction in sessions.