Week 1 : Topic 1

The Goal of Communication in

Teaching Young Learners

Khairul Nisak Bt Haji Ahmad

Jabatan Bahasa
CEYB3013
Nov 2021
 Content
• Definition of Communication
• Types of Communication
 Verbal/Oral
 Non-verbal
• Functions of Oral Communication
• Importance of Oral Communication in Early Childhood Education
• Elements of Oral Communication
• Effective Oral Communication in Early Childhood Educational Settings
 Definition of Communication
• a process by which information is exchanged between individuals through
a common system of symbols, signs, or behavior
• exchange of information
• personal rapport

https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/communication
 Types of Communication
 Verbal/Oral
• Verbal communication is any communication that uses words to share information
with others. These words may be both spoken and written

 Non-verbal
• Non-verbal communication includes facial expressions, the tone and pitch of the
voice, gestures displayed through body language (kinesics) and the physical distance
between the communicators (proxemics)

https://www.skillsyouneed.com/ips/what-is-communication.html
 Functions of Oral Communication (how
people use language for different purposes)
• Regulation Function or to regulate - this simply means to control.
• Information Function or to inform - this functions simply focuses in transferring
information.
• Motivation function or to motivate - this functions appeal to mind for the very purpose
changing one’s belief or desire in accomplishing something.
• Emotional expression function or to express - this functions simply wants to express
emotion or strong feelings because of a particular situations or happening.
• Social Interaction function or to interact - this is a simple function of communication that
primarily aims to establish social relationship or bonds between individuals.
https://www.clopified.com/learning/topic/oral-communication-grade-11-functions-of-communication/
 Importance of Oral Communication in Early
Childhood Education
• Capable of expressing themselves, clearly and confidently, in all aspects and areas
of their life.
• Develop social skills and interpersonal skills alongside their communication
skills.
• Easier to strike up conversations with peers, and make new friends.
• Easier to produce written communications.
• By developing good communication skills in a child from their youth, you are
equipping them straight away with the skills to build a successful future.
https://www.kumon.co.uk/blog/the-importance-of-children-developing-good-communication-
skills/
Elements of Oral Communication
Elements of Oral Communication (cont.)
• There are 7 major elements when we talk about
the communication process.
• These are: sender, ideas, encoding, communication channel, receiver,
decoding and feedback.
• Communication channel - the medium or the communication format
chosen by the sender to transmit the message to the receiver.
 Effective Oral Communication in Early
Childhood Educational Settings
• Start with the child
• Create a rich communication environment
• Slow down and take your time
• View everyday situations as opportunities to communicate
• Use specific language and communication strategies
• Involve families and communities
• Document and record progress
https://theeducationhub.org.nz/strategies-for-supporting-childrens-communication-in-educational-
settings/