Student General Learner Outcome #5 Effective Communicator (The ability to communicate effectively) Listens to, interprets, and uses information effectively Communicates effectively and clearly through speaking, using appropriate forms, conventions, and styles to convey ideas and information for a variety of audiences and purposes Reads with understanding various types of written materials and literature and uses information for a variety of purposes Communicates effectively and clearly through writing, using appropriate forms, conventions, and styles to convey ideas and information for a variety of audiences and purposes Observes and makes sense of visual information I ka‘olelo no ke ola, I ka‘dlelo no ka make. In the word is life, in the word is death. The power of the word is easily demonstrated. When we have a poor outlook, we “see” everything in a negative way, and even the activities we enjoy are not the same. When we can reframe our situation, we “see” things in a “new light.” Being able to communicate is an important task of a member of a community. Understanding and 4 being understood will help in any situation. YOU can be an Effective Communicator!