ORAL COMMUNICATION IN

CONTEXT

functions
of
communication
 Lesson goals:
discuss the functions
1 of communication;
and
present different situations
2 depicting the various
functions of communication
 Explore
Examine
ideas! each of the
pictures. What do you
think is/are depicted
by each? Share your
 As you have figured out, when
we communicate, there are
many functions of
communication which we are
sometimes not aware of. But,
now, we will deeply understand
why we communicate. We will
learn on the different functions
of communication.
 As you have figured out, when
we communicate, there are
many functions of
communication which we are
sometimes not aware of. But,
now, we will deeply understand
why we communicate. We will
learn on the different functions
of communication.
 Functions
of
There are five functions of
Communication
communication. These are
regulation or control, social
interaction, motivation,
information, and emotional
expression.
 Regulation /
Communication functions to
control control behavior. It can be
used to regulate the nature and number of activities
people engage in.
 Social Interaction
Communication allows people to interact with others to
develop bonds or intimacy. It also allows individuals to
express desires, encouragement, needs, and decision or
to give and get information.
 Motivation
Communication persuades or encourages another person
to change his/her opinion, attitude, and behavior.
 Emotional
Communication facilitates
Expressionpeople’s expression of their
feelings such as love, fear, anger, joy, hope, or any other
emotion.
 Information
Communication functions to convey information. It can
be used in giving and getting information.
 Apply your
learning!
Group yourselves into 8
groups. Present a
communication situation
showing any of the
functions of
 Ponder!
why is it important to
distinguish among the
functions of communication?
How does understanding these
functions guide you in
communication? Cite
examples to support your
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Strategies to Avoid
Communication
Breakdown
 Lesson goals:
identify the barriers
1 of communication
explain the reasons
2 behind communication
breakdown
 Explore
Examine
ideas!
the following analogy.
Share your ideas
regarding what it
means.
 Stir your mind!
When does
miscommunication/
unsuccessful
communication/ ineffective
communication happen?
Cite examples to support
your answer.
 Explore ideas!
Communication is a process of exchanging
thoughts, ideas, and opinions in order to
connect with other people. Its goal is to
achieve a clear and effective understanding
resulting to good relationships in the
community. However, there are times when
this goal is not reached due to certain factors.
When this happens, there is communication
breakdown.
Explore ideas!
The elements involved in communication
are important in the success or failure of
this process. These very same elements
(sender, message, receiver, feedback, etc.)
can pose a threat to the efficiency or
effectiveness of the process.
Communication breakdown may occur
when problems in any of the elements
involved arise.
 Explore ideas!
They become barriers to
communication. Simply put,
communication breakdown results
when the intended message of the
sender is not understood exactly by
the receiver. Barriers to
communication are present.
 Take note!
To become an effective
communicator, you should
recognize these barriers that
hinder the communication
process. This will enable you to
control the situation, reset
conditions, and
start anew.
 Act it out!
Group yourselves into 7
groups. Afterwards, present
a communication situation
that depicts any of the
communication
barriers/noises.
 Master it!
As you communicate daily in
various communication
contexts, how is it important
to understand the different
communication barriers? Cite
examples to justify your
ideas.
 Master it!
To solidify your learning of the lesson,
watch the video clip in this link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=f5Tao6KHV5w.