Name: Reuelle Gryll C.

Relampagos Date: June 24, 2020

Section: F

Activity No. 1:

Self-audit on One’s Ability to Communicate

Instructions: Tick the column that BEST describes your ability to communicate. Answer this as objectively
as possible. Bear in mind that there are no wrong answers.

Usually Sometimes Seldom Never

3 2 1 0
1. I acknowledge the barriers to communication
and address them effectively.
2. I adjust to my audience’s needs, interests,
values, and beliefs.
3. I am clear with my purpose.
4. I am confident.
5. I give a timely and specific feedback.
6. I keep an open mind.
7. I keep my message short but complete.
8. I listen attentively.
9. I observe verbal and non-verbal messages
effectively.
10. I support my message with facts.
TOTAL 24 4
28
GRAND TOTAL

Score Level of Proficiency

28-30 Advanced
25-27 Proficient
23-24 Approaching Proficiency
21-22 Developing
20 and below Beginning

Questions:

1. Do you agree with the result? Why or why not? (5 points)

- I agree with the result since I consider my level of proficiency as advanced. I have a score of 28
meaning I barely made it as advanced meaning I still have room to grow. I also think that my
ability to communicate is advanced because I am able to interact with others and hold a proper
conversation without any difficulty.

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2. In your perspective, why is the study of communication relevant to your life and to your future
profession? Cite specific instances of its significance. (5 points)
- Studying communication is important in our life because interaction is vital for our survival.
Without this, we will become lost acting like savages. We also rely on communication for our
future profession, because as people in the healthcare system, we use this on a daily basis.
When we speak with our patients, co- workers, etc. We relay instructions to our colleagues with
our words and actions, we help our patient understand certain procedures by explaining it to
them, and we comfort our patient’s family through our thoughts and feelings. These are just
some instances of how important communication is in our daily lives.

3. As a sender or receiver of a message, what is it that you need to develop further? How can you
improve on these areas? (5 points)
- When you communicate with others, there are times when there are certain barriers which will
hinder one from being able to interact properly. This could be issues like noise and
miscommunication due to differences in language. As a sender of a message, sometimes I have
trouble properly conveying myself. This is because there are times where the words I use may
be difficult for others to understand. I can prevent this by being aware of the situation and
understand who I am speaking to. There is a proper time and place for certain topics and ideas.
As a receiver of a message sometimes I can easily misunderstand and misinterpret the
conversation. By asking for clarification and explanation, I am able to understand and prevent
any future issues.

4. Why are feedback important? (5 points)

- Feedback is important because with this, we are able to know whether we have effectively
relayed our message. This will also help determine whether we are understood by the person
we are talking with. Feedback keeps the conversation going and is needed for one to interact
and communicate to the best of their capabilities. It is also vital in making important decisions
and understanding the conversation.

5. Is it appropriate to resolve conflicts using our communication gadgets even if offline

communication is possible? Explain your answer. (5 points)
- I believe that the best way to communicate with each other is through face to face interactions
and not through online means. There are times that communicating online will only bring
negative effects rather than positive ones. Miscommunication may arise and this will cause
misunderstandings. However, when we are able to talk to the person personally we are able to
clear up and misunderstanding right away without fear of getting cut off by unstable internet

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 and the likes. It is also more formal to resolve conflict this way. Unfortunately, there may be
times that we have to rely on unconventional methods and this is where online interaction will
come in. As long as both parties are able to understand and compromise then communication
will still likely take place.

6. What makes a competent communicator? (5 points)

- A person who is able to relay a message and get a positive feedback is for me, a competent
communicator. They are able to face whatever challenges which may occur in the course of the
communication and be able to come up with proper solutions to mitigate this issue. They not
only are effective as a sender of a message but also as a receiver of it. They are a proper balance
between listening and interacting.

7. If someone is proficient in speaking a language, does this mean he/she is a competent

communicator? (5 points)
- Just because someone is proficient when speaking a language that does not necessarily mean
that they are a competent communicator. They may be knowledgeable but they may also be
tactless and speak without regard for the other. There are times that the person who is just a
beginner with the language can be the most competent communicator. It all depends on
whether they are able to convey the message with the best of their capabilities.

8. Research on an issue in the context of cyber communication. How do you think this issue can be
resolved? (15 points)
- Cyberbullying is a form of bullying or harassment using electronic means. People hide behind
the anonymity of the internet and use it as a platform to openly harass others for their own
benefit. They find relief in attacking those who are defenseless and they are confident in doing
so due lack or lenient laws on cyberbullying. This could be easily resolved by education and
awareness. Some teenagers are less likely to open up due to this form of harassment because of
how unconventional it is. If only they are aware that they need to make a stand against this then
they would surely speak to an adult about this. However, some adults are not properly informed
on what to do so they will just let this fester until it becomes a blister to society. Education can
go a long way and this could help solve this issue. Another way to solve cyberbullying is by
making and implementing certain laws that will help preserve people’s rights. This will help
condemn those who are at fault and protect those who have become victims.