E-KAMUSTAHAN

with ICT 113

October 5, 2021

ORAL COMMUNICATION
Agendas:

●OralCom WHLP for Weeks 3 and 4

●Communication Breakdown
●Various Strategies to Avoid
Communication Breakdown
 CHECKING
OF
CLASS
ATTENDANCE
INSTRUCTIONS:
Give a WORD that was mentioned
on weeks 1 and 2 lessons.
ORALCOM
WHLP
WEEKS
3 AND 4
COMMUNICATIO
N
BREAKDOWN
 BARRIERS TO
COMMUNICATION
Directions: Distinguish the kind of barrier to communication being illustrated in the given
examples.
A. Physical C. Cultural E. External G. Semantics
B. Psychological D. Linguistics F. Internal

1. people talking too loud 10. depression

2. the dog barking 11. incorrect grammar
3. using idiomatic expressions 12. noise from a construction site
4. traditions, and customs 13. accent and dialect
5. manners of dressing 14. use of jargon and slang
6. shyness, lack of confidence 15. speech defects or language
7. using excessive technical impairments
jargon 16. fear of speaking in front of the
8. fear, stage fright class.
17. racial prejudice
9. visual aids in front of the
classroom
 What’s More
Activity 2
Directions: Explain why there is communication breakdown in the given
situations. Again, write your answer on a separate sheet.

1. Jay and Michelle started talking about their plans on Christmas Vacation
when their classmate, Moy, interrupted them.
2. “Mama, I will buy this cake for you. I am very sure that you will like its
taste. It’s from our favorite cake store!”
3. You spent the night thinking and analyzing why a student from another
class talked to you on your way home.
4. Livy encounters a participant who is very eager to share with others her
views and opinions. She does this without asking permission.
5. In some Asian countries, direct eye contact is considered disrespectful and
rude. In others, it is a must.
 Performance Task # 3
What I Can Do
Directions: Interview some people and ask them about a past communication
breakdown they have experienced and what was its cause.

1.1. Complete the table by answering the following questions:

a. Who were the persons involved?
b. What was the situation?
c. When did the communication breakdown happen?
d. What were the barriers to communication?
e. What happened due to the communication breakdown?

1.2 Identify the cause of the communication breakdown.

Performance Task # 3
What I Can Do
 VARIOUS
STRATEGIES TO
AVOID
COMMUNICATIO
N BREAKDOWN
 5 Ways to Avoid
Communication Breakdown
by Ronnie Peterson

1. Have clarity of thought before speaking

2. Learn to Listen
3. Take Care of your Body Language and Tine
4. Build up your confidence by asking for feedback
and observing others
5. Communicate Face to Face on the important issues
 Strategies to avoid
communication breakdown.

● Keep Focused
● Speak Intelligibly
● Listen with your Ears and Eyes
● Minimize Distractions
● Be Specific
● Do not Jump to Conclusions
 7 Cs of Effective
Communication
● Completeness
● Conciseness
● Consideration
● Concreteness
● Courtesy
● Clearness
● Correctness
 Written Work # 4
Additional Activities
Directions:
Write your own
5 Tips on how
to avoid
communication
breakdown.
Include a brief
explanation for
each tip.
 Performance Task # 4
What I Can Do
Directions: Conduct an interview
either online or offline with five
(5) SHS students about their
experiences on communication
breakdowns. Summarize their
experiences and decide the most
appropriate strategy to avoid each
communication breakdown.
Explain your reason for each
strategy.
 Thanks!

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E-KAMUSTAHAN
with ICT 112
October 4, 2021
HOMEROOM AND ORAL
COMMUNICATION