An Introduction to Communication in the Classroom: The Role of Communication in Teaching and Training

An Introduction to Communication in the Classroom: The Role of Communication in Teaching and Training offers a brief and basic introduction to concepts and applications related to communication in the classroom.  Because the book does not assume any prior knowledge of communication concepts, it is written to be very accessible, avoiding technical language and jargon and fully explaining communication concepts.  

Table of Contents:
Preface.   1. The Nature of Communication. Defining Communication Components of the Instructional Communication Process Interpersonal Communication Process Some Important Distinctions   2. Communication Conceptions and Misconceptions. Words Have Meaning Communication is a Verbal Process Telling is Communicating Communication Will Solve All Our Problems Communication is a Good Thing The More Communication, the Better Communication Can Break Down Communication Competence Equals Communication Effectiveness   3. Getting Started. Communication Motivations Choice of Communication Partners The Acquaintance Process Levels of Communication   4. Common Classroom Communication Problems. Quietness Class and Group Size Rumor and Serial Communication The Nature of Schema Improving Listening and Retention Feedback Impact of Feedback   5. Communication and Learning Goals. Communication Goals Learning Objectives: A Communication Perspective   6. Selectivity and Communication. Selective Exposure Selective Attention Selective Perception Selective Retention Selective Recall   7. Teacher Images. Effects of Teacher Images Source Credibility Temperament Homophily Interpersonal Attraction Negative Images   8. Power in the Classroom.          Bases of Power Sources of Power Levels of Influence Balancing Costs and Benefits Behavioral Alteration Techniques and Messages   9. Expectancies, Grouping, and Classroom Communication. Self-Fulfilling Prophecies Self-Esteem Expectancies and Grouping   10. Willingness to Communicate. The Willingness to Communicate Trait Special Constraints Correlates of Willingness to Communicate Effects of Low Willingness to Communicate   11. Communication Apprehension and Other Personality Variables. The Nature of Personality Common Personality Variables The Nature of Communication Apprehension Clarifying Distinctions Causes of Trait Communication Apprehension Effects of Communication Apprehension Preventing and Reducing CA Problems in the Classroom   12. Teacher Communication Traits and Student Perceptions. Teacher Communication Traits Student Perceptions and Student Realities   13. Teacher Behaviors: What Students Like and Dislike. Teacher Misbehaviors Student Perceptions in Intercultural Contexts   14. Nonverbal Communication in the Classroom.  Nonverbal/Verbal Distinctions Nonverbal Message Categories   Appendix A: Teacher and Trainer Communication Orientations.   Appendix B: Student Perceptions of Teachers and Trainers.