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TLE – Agri-Fishery Arts (Animal Production) - Grade 7/8
Alternative Delivery Mode
Module 1: Participating in Workplace Communication
First Edition, 2020

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Introductory Message
For the facilitator:

Welcome to the TLE- Agri -Fishery Arts (Animal Production) 7/8 Alternative Delivery
Mode (ADM) Module 1: Participating in Workplace Communication
This module was collaboratively designed, developed and reviewed by educators both from
public and private institutions to assist you, the teacher or facilitator in helping the learners meet
the standards set by the K to 12 Curriculum while overcoming their personal, social, and
economic constraints in schooling.

This learning resource hopes to engage the learners into guided and independent learning
activities at their own pace and time. Furthermore, this also aims to help learners acquire the
needed 21st century skills while taking into consideration their needs and circumstances.

In addition to the material in the main text, you will also see this box in the body of the module:

Notes to the Teacher

This contains helpful tips or strategies that
will help you in guiding the learners.

As a facilitator, you are expected to orient the learners on how to use this module. You also
need to keep track of the learners' progress while allowing them to manage their own learning.
Furthermore, you are expected to encourage and assist the learners as they do the tasks
included in the module.

For the learner:

Welcome to the TLE– Animal Production 7/8 Alternative Delivery Mode (ADM) Module on:
Participating in Workplace Communication

This module was designed to provide you with fun and meaningful opportunities for guided and
independent learning at your own pace and time. You will be enabled to process the contents
of the learning resource while being an active learner.

This module has the following parts and corresponding icons:

What I Need to Know This will give you an idea of the skills or
competencies you are expected to learn in
the module.

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 What I Know This part includes an activity that aims to
check what you already know about the
lesson to take. If you get all the answers
correct (100%), you may decide to skip this
module.

What’s In This is a brief drill or review to help you link

the current lesson with the previous one.

What’s New In this portion, the new lesson will be

introduced to you in various ways such as
a story, a song, a poem, a problem opener,
an activity or a situation.

What is It This section provides a brief discussion of

the lesson. This aims to help you discover
and understand new concepts and skills.

What’s More This comprises activities for independent

practice to solidify your understanding and
skills of the topic. You may check the
answers to the exercises using the Answer
Key at the end of the module.

What I Have Learned This includes questions or blank

sentence/paragraph to be filled in to
process what you learned from the lesson.

What I Can Do This section provides an activity which will

help you transfer your new knowledge or
skill into real life situations or concerns.

Assessment This is a task which aims to evaluate your

level of mastery in achieving the learning
competency.

Additional Activities In this portion, another activity will be given

to you to enrich your knowledge or skill of
the lesson learned.

Answer Key This contains answers to all activities in the

module.
At the end of this module you will also find:

References This is a list of all sources used in

developing this module.

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The following are some reminders in using this module:

1. Use the module with care. Do not put unnecessary mark/s on any part of the module.
Use a separate sheet of paper in answering the exercises.
2. Don’t forget to answer What I Know before moving on to the other activities included in
the module.
3. Read the instruction carefully before doing each task.
4. Observe honesty and integrity in doing the tasks and checking your answers.
5. Finish the task at hand before proceeding to the next.
6. Return this module to your teacher/facilitator once you are through with it.
If you encounter any difficulty in answering the tasks in this module, do not hesitate to consult
your teacher or facilitator. Always bear in mind that you are not alone.

We hope that through this material, you will experience meaningful learning and gain deep
understanding of the relevant competencies. You can do it!

What I Need to Know

This module covers the knowledge in participating in workplace communication.

Unit of Competency: Participating in Workplace Communication

(TVL_AFAAPP C9-12PWC-Ia-1)

Nominal Duration: 5 days

Modules Lesson: Participating in Workplace Communication

Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this module, you are expected to:

LO 1. Obtain and convey workplace communication

LO 2. Participate in workplace meeting and discussion

LO 3. Complete relevant work-related documents

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 What I Know

Activity 1

This module will help you understand and apply what you have learned in the world of
communication. Let us see what you know about Communication.

Pretest

Direction: Choose the letter of the correct answer. Write your response to the separate activity
sheet.

1. It is a source of information through observation.

A. Listening B. Observing C. Organizing D. Recording

2. A way of communicating using hand gesture, posture and facial expression is called
_________.
A. authentic communication C. verbal communication
B. non – verbal communication D. none of the above

3. When sharing communication there are things that one must do except_________.
A. listening carefully C. speaking clearly
B. making eye contact D. slouching

4. A type of communication which style is clear, honest, direct and open.

A. Assertive Communication C. non- assertive communication
B. Aggressive Communication D. Non – Aggressive Communication

5. What is the benefit of working together?

A. We see our own faults and criticize them.
B. Allows each individual to grow and succeed.
C. Fails to see personal weaknesses.
D. Learns to work independently.

6. Which of the following is true about teamwork?

A. It teaches us not to trust other people.
B. It allows us to figure out who not to trust.
C. We learn how to not work with different personality types.
D. Gives us preparation for the workplace.

7. The following are the things that gossiping does to a team; except ______.
A. hurting relationship
B. leading to a healthy competition in a team
C. creating selfishness
D. dampening enthusiasm

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8. What are the clear responsibilities?
a. No one understands the goal.
b. Everyone understands their goal.
c. The team is full of diversity and each member has individual values.
d. Group has outside help.

9. Which of the following has a quality teamwork?

A. with independence C. good communication
B. credit for achievement D. easy decision making

10. Who is the leader?

A. A member with bad behavior
B. The one making decisions
C. The one teaching the subject in the team
D. The main source of the team

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What’s In

Activity 2.

Directions: Given is the definition of sources. Arrange the jumbled letters to get the
correct answer.

1. It is used for the transmission of data in coded form.

O R D I A

2. It is one of our world’s most important means of communication. It shows us

information programs like the news, documentaries and sports events.

N E T I O S L E V I

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calls. When meetings go long employees can check their phones for important
emails.

L P O L E H O C E L

3. It is a periodical publication which is printed in gloss- coated and matte paper.

N I Z E G A M A

4. It refers to printed media and a source of a powerful mode of mass communication.

S E W E R N A P P

What’s New

Communication Skills for Workplace Success

The ability to communicate effectively with superiors, colleagues, and staff is essential,
no matter what industry you work in. Workers in the digital age must know how to effectively
convey and receive messages in person as well as via phone, email, and social media.

Essential Communication Skills for Your Career

▪ Listening
▪ Friendliness
▪ Open-Mindedness
▪ Feedback
▪ Confidence
▪ Non-Verbal Communication

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Participate in Workplace Communication. Workers must be able to communicate

information to work effectively. Information is communicated in two directions-sometimes you
receive information and sometimes you convey it. You communicate regularly with your
employer or supervisor and your co-workers.

Gathering information for work.

Every day, you have to gather the information that you need for your work. Some
information comes from your supervisor, co-workers, clients, suppliers, and other people you
speak with each day. Some information such as work rosters, vehicle logbooks, or telephone
messages, comes in written form. You might also gather information from your observations.
For example, looking at a rain gauge, or checking supplies of materials.

Information sources

• Letters • Newsletters
• Memos • Work notes
• Plans • Order sheets
• Internet websites • SMS
• Faxes • Industry
• Emails • Magazines

Listening

Quite a lot of information is collected by listening to someone. You can listen to the other
person in different ways:

• Face to face
• By telephone
• By radio

Observing

You can also collect information by observation.

• Count items of stock

• Check the condition of equipment or livestock
• Check a thermometer, vermin traps, a fuel gauge
• Watch a TV program or DVD

Recording Information

Workplaces rely on large amounts of information from many different sources to operate
effectively. Most of that information is recorded either manually (on paper) or electronically (on
the computer). Work schedules, product catalogues, orders and receipts, timesheets, and

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written information before you can use records, you need to know where to find them. Written
information may be located in:

• Computer databases
• Filing cabinets
• Shelving
• Counters
• Drawers
• Pin
• Boards or whiteboards

Organizing written information

Records need to be kept in the same place all the time so that everyone knows where
to get them when they want to use them. It would be very frustrating to find that the vehicle
logbook was not in the truck as it should be, or that someone had moved the order book just
when you needed it to answer a customer inquiry.

Sometimes many records are kept together in one place, such as in a filing cabinet. They
are often organized in alphabetical order so that they are easy to find. There are many ways to
organize records, so you must use the method preferred in your workplace. Records stored
together must be replaced in the correct order to make it easy for everyone to find them. Some
records are only needed for a short time.

Recording information accurately and legibly

Written information is only useful if it is accurate and legible. A great deal of time and
effort can be saved in the long term if you take care to check that the information is correct
before you write it down. Of your handwriting is not very clear, it might be better to print the
information so that it can be easily read.

Communicating with people in the workplace

Communicating courteously and clearly. An important part of your job is to pass on

information to other people. Lots of messages and instructions that you receive in person, or by
telephone or radio, have to be passed on to someone else. You could use the phone or a written
note to pass on the information, or you could speak to the other person face to face. Much of
the time you will be communicating with co-workers or your supervisor, but you might also have
to talk to clients. Anyone that you provide with a product or service is your client. You can have
both internal and external clients. Internal clients are the people you deal with in other sections
of your workplace. External clients are customers, suppliers, industry bodies, government
employees, contractors or anyone else in your industry network.

There is good reason for you to communicate courteously and clearly with all these
people. You have to get along with the people at your workplace, and you can do that better if
you treat them with respect and help them as much as you can. When you are dealing with
people from outside your workplace, you are representing your employer and you need to
present a good image.

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Communicating face to face

Communicating face to face with other people involves:

• Speaking
• Listening
• Observing
• Being observed

When you are face to face with another person, you don’t just hear the words they say,
you also hear their tone of voice, see what they look like and watch how they behave. At the
same time, they can hear, see and watch you.

Observing and being observed

Would you be convinced by the advice of a safety inspector who forgot his hard hat and
steel-capped boots? Would you want a sandwich made by a lunch bar attendant with filthy hands
and clothes?

Your personal presentation dress and hygiene all contribute to the impression you make
on others. The appropriate personal presentation demonstrates your respect for yourself, your
employer, and the people you interact with through your work.

Make sure your clothes are suitable for the work you do. If your work calls for personal
protective equipment, make sure you wear it. In some jobs, you will need to cover long hair and
jewelry. You should be neat, clean, and well-groomed for a job that involves personal contact
with others especially the general public.

People also notice “body language”. The way you use your hands, your posture and the
expressions on your face are all examples of non-verbal behavior that you can use to get your
message across. When you are face to face with someone, you pick up a lot of information from
their non-verbal communication. Some people can be very quiet, yet still, show aggressive body
language. They might have a pained look on their face, they might look tense, or they might
shake with anger. You interpret as much from their mannerisms and gestures, tone of voice,
and level of eye contact, as you do from their words.

Choosing the right way to share information depends on the needs and interests of the
other persons, not just on what you want to say. When sharing information:

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• Stand or sit up straight • Slouch
• Make eye contact • Look around
• Smile and greet the other person • Read the newspaper and pretend
• Listen and observe carefully you haven’t noticed anyone
• Speak clearly • Interrupt or be destructed
• Get straight to the point • Mumble
• waffle

Listening

Listening is more than hearing, and it requires some effort. It involves non-verbal
communication as well. When people are giving you instructions, you need to listen carefully so
that the job is done safely and accurately. By being a good listener, you will follow instructions
more accurately and reduce the risk of accidents.

As a listener you should:

• listen to people’s feelings

• show you are listening to the answer you give
• use non-verbal means to encourage the speaker to continue

Speaking

A lot of workplace communication involves asking questions or responding to inquiries.

To get the answers you want, you have to ask the right questions. Be specific about what you
need to find out so that the other person understands clearly. If you need to ask several
questions, it will help you to remember them all if you write them down first. Speak slowly and
clearly so that you are heard and understood the first time. The other person must be able to
pay full attention what you are saying, so choose a mutually convenient time. If you need to
know the answer urgently, you might have to interrupt. Just make sure you explain that it is
important. Before you ask a question of anyone, think about.

Working in groups

Work groups

Many workplaces set up groups of workers to perform a certain job or achieve a

particular goal. The work group may be split up afterwards or given a new job or goal. The
people who make up the group may all be from the one section of the business with similar skills
and qualifications.

Work groups can be set up for many different reasons. They could work on:

• shutting down equipment for annual maintenance

• organizing a revegetation program

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• planning a special event

Your group discussions

When people come together in groups, they bring many different ideas, experiences and
skills. Working in groups fosters initiative, tolerance and trust.

Work in groups can:

• share information
• solve problems
• make decisions
• accomplish tasks

For work groups to be successful, people have to communicate and cooperate.

Structuring meetings

Meetings need a structure. Without structure, the discussion usually takes far too much
time without reaching any firm decisions. An agenda is used to give some structure to a group
discussion. An agenda lets people know what the meeting will be about so that they can think
about it before they come. It makes sure that everything necessary is included for discussion
and nothing gets forgotten at the meeting. During the meeting, it keeps the discussion on track.

Formal meetings

A typical agenda for a formal meeting includes the following items:

• opening
• welcome and apologies
• minutes from the previous meeting
• business arising from the minutes
• correspondence, inwards and outwards
• business arising from the correspondence
• reports financial and subcommittees
• general business
• other business
• date, time and place of the next meeting
• close

Informal meetings

Informal meetings also need an agenda, although it might be much simpler than the one
shown above. It should include opportunities to discuss:

• the purpose of the meeting

• what has happened so far
• what problems still need to be addressed
• how the workgroup will achieve goals

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Obligations of workgroup members

As a member of a workgroup, you have an obligation to:

• attend meetings
• participate to the best of your ability
• behave courteously towards other members of the group
• comply with meetings decisions
• carry out instructions decided at meetings
• keep sensitive matters confidential
If your obligations are not obvious or clear, you should ask your supervisor or co-workers for
advice.
Types of communication

Assertive Aggressive Nonassertive

communication communication communication
Style • clear, honest • verbal abuse • withholds
• direct open • name-calling opinion
communication • one- • does not share
• listens upmanship ideas
attentively to • win at all costs • agrees with
others • does not listen others without
to others loud expressing a
voice personal view
Non-verbal signs • eye contact • sarcastic tone • avoids eye
• relaxed • finger-pointing contact
posture • table- • quiet voice
• smiles/ nods thumping etc closed posture
when others • angry tense
speak expression
• speaks in a
friendly tone
Underlying value • respects • Does not • Believes other
others ideas respect others people’s ideas
and opinions opinions and are better than
• enjoys ideas their own
communicating • Enjoys power • Feels
with others over others threatened by
• “I’m OK; you’re • “I’m OK; you’re open
OW” not OK” communication
• “You’re OK; I’m
not OK”

Types of Forms

In every workplace, you will be required to complete the forms. Each workplace will have forms
specific to their requirements. You must make sure that you know which forms to fill in when
you need to use forms and where to find the necessary forms.

When filling in a form:

• Read the form carefully

• Fill in all the required details

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• Write clearly and simply
• Check that you have completed it properly
• Send or give it to the appropriate person, or file in the appropriate place

Common Errors Can Delay the Recording of Your Documents

An error may result in our office having to “REJECT” and mail back your submission. Use the
information below as a checklist to ensure your documents are recorded on time.

• Make sure checks are signed.

• Print names and titles legibly under all signatures.

• Notary stamp must be legible and dark; notary stamp should not obscure document
wording or notary name and expiration date.

• “Return To” address is required on a document; includes a self-address stamped

envelope for return of copies.

• Each document must be stapled separately and be in proper order for recording.

• Make sure social security number appear on non-resident tax forms. Checks with these
forms should be made payable.

• The consideration amount must match in all areas (front, acknowledgment, affidavit, and
seller’s residency form).

Identifying reporting requirements

Before you begin to gather and analyze your data consider how you can ensure your collection
efforts will meet the reporting needs of your primary intended users.

From the very beginning, reporting is an integral part of evaluation which allows you to:

• Communicate what you do

• Monitor and track progress
• Demonstrate the impact
• Document lessons learned
• Be accountable and transparent to donors, partners, and benefiting communities

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Activity 3

TRUE OR FALSE

Directions: Write T if the statement is true; F if the statement is false and underline the error
in the statement.

__________1. Body language is a form of non – verbal communication.

__________2. Listening is more than speaking and it requires some effort.

__________3. When sharing information eye contact is a must.

__________4. Informal meeting does not need an agenda.

__________5. Structuring meetings is used to give some structure to a group

discussion.

What I Have Learned

Activity 4

Directions: Complete the following statements by providing what you already know and what
you have learned from the lesson in 3 to 5 sentences.

After I study this module, I already know something about… _______________

___________________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________

I have learned that _________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________

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 What I Can Do

Activity 5

Directions: Conduct a phone call interview to a poultry owner on how they communicate with
their people in the workplace.

Interview Guide

Name of Interviewee: _________________________

Address: __________________________________

Guide Questions:

1. How many employees do you have in your workplace?

2. What are the assigned tasks for each employee?

3. How do they know their tasks?

4. Are there problems in the management of your poultry as regards to the

accomplishment of their work? Why did you say so?

5. Do you listen to your people's complaints or suggestions? How do you feel

about this?

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 Assessment

Activity 6

Post test

Directions: Choose the letter of the correct answer. Write your response to the separate
activity sheet.

1. A way of communicating through use of hand gesture, posture and facial expression is
called ______.
A. body gesture C. body posture
B. body language D. body figure

2. Listening is one way to collect a lot of information through the following except____.
A. e-mail B. face to face C. telephone D. radio

3. It refers to gathering information through observation.

A. Listening B. Speaking C. Reading D. Observing

4. Why is it necessary to keep the records in same place at all times?

A. to make it easy to find C. to make everyone worry
B. to make everyone struggle D. to make everyone follow

5. Communicating face to face with other people involves the following except______.
A. listening B. speaking C. reading D. observing

6. What is the advantage of working in groups or a team?

A. gives more problem C. tasks are difficult to accomplish
B. creates conflict D. solves problems easily

7. A type of meeting which includes the typical agenda and follows an order such as
opening, welcome, reading of minutes and correspondence.
A. formal B. informal C. structural D. group

8. Being a workgroup member you have an obligation to do, except ________ .

A. not attending meeting
B. participating to the best of your ability
C. complying with meeting decision
D. keeping sensitive matters confidential

9. It refers to a type of communication that includes verbal abuse, name-calling, etc.

A. Assertive C. Non-assertive
B. Aggressive D. Non-aggressive

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 10. The following are the right way to share information except_________.
A. getting straight to the point C. speaking clearly
B. making eye – contact D. slouching

Additional Activities
Activity 7.

Enumeration
Directions: Enumerate the following:
A. List at least 5 sources of information.

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
B. List at least 5 things where information can be located.

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
C. List the things to consider in communicating face to face.

1.
2.
3.
4.
D. List at least 6 things to keep in mind when filling a form.

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

Congratulations! You did a great job!

Good luck as you move on to the next lesson.

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Activity 7
A. Answer Key
Letters
Memos Activity 1
Plans Pre-Test
Internet websites 1. C 6. D
Faxes 2. B 7. B
Emails 3. D 8. C
Newsletters 4. A 9. C
Work notes 5. B 10. D
Order sheets
SMS Activity 2
Industry 1. Radio
Magazines 2. Television
3. Cellphone
B. 4. Magazine
Computer databases 5. Newspaper
Filing cabinets
Shelving Activity 3
Counters True or False
Drawers 1. T
Pin 2. F/ speaking
Board or whiteboards 3. T
4. F/ does not need
C. 5. T
Speaking
Listening Activity 4
Observing Answer may vary
Being observed
Activity 5
D. Answer may vary
1. Read the form carefully
Activity 6
2. Fill in all the required details
Post-Test
3. Only include necessary information 1. B 6. D
4. Write clearly and simply 2. A 7. A
5. Check that you have completed it properly 3. D 8. A
6. Send or give it to the appropriate person, or 4. A 9. B
file in the appropriate place 5. C 10. D
Answer Key
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