THE ROLE OF COMMUNICATION IN THE LEARNING PROCESS; COLLABORATIVE LEARNING

By: Nanang Zubaidi

Bridging Program Lecturer WorkshopInternational Program Universitas Islam Indonesia, Yogyakarta11 September 2014

BETTER COMMUNICATION and COLLABORATION in BRIDGING PROGRAM LEARNING

Better Communication and Collaboration in BP Learning Process

Three issues to discuss:

Lecturer-Student Communication in BP

Learning

Use of Media in Teacher-Student

Communication

Collaborative Learning

1.Lecturer-Student Communication in BP Learning

True or False?

Communication happens mostly through words.

“The most important thing in communication is to hear what isn't being said.” ~ Peter F. Drucker

Effective communicators listen more than they speak.

“Maybe we were made with one mouth and two ears because we are supposed to do twice as much listening as talking.” ~ Anonymous

Most people are already effective communicators.

“Communication works for those who work at it.” ~ John Powell

(Human Resources and Skill Development Canada, n.d.).

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Better Communication and Collaboration in BP Learning Process

Communication is important

effective communication = effective TEACHING

to communicate = to send MEANING & MESSAGES

Complex but Dynamics New technology CHANCE AND

CHALLENGE

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Why do you communicate with students?

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How do you plan to communicate with students?

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In what ways do you plan to communicate with students?

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Communicate with students

Via: speaking, gestures and other body language,

and written word,

Where? In class Outside class

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In Class Communication:What are you exactly doing in class?

Presenting information Explaining Giving instruction

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When talking in class

How long should you talk? “openness and acceptance principles” Check: Posture Eye Contact Facial Expression Distance Distracting Behaviors Voice Quality

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When explaining

Engage your audience Use multiple presentation

techniques. Know your audience. Avoid reading your text or

presentation. Timely check-in with your audience

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Developing a Classroom Presence

Create variations in your voice. Be aware of your body language. Use the physical space of the

classroom. Keep a sense of humor.

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You need to build your speaking skills

Planning Practice Talk to others Tape/record Yourself

(CET USC, n.d.)

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Outside Class Communication

Make your teacher-student power distance closer.

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A few more hints Establish a positive relationship with the students To encourage students, not to control. Be positive Organize time and thinking. Use student's name. Get the student's attention first. Speak in a calm manner. importantance of the topic; benefit. Questions. Include examples from the student's experience. Personal problems Frustration, anger, or boredom Reinforce and support

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Better Communication and Collaboration in BP Learning Process

2.Use of Media in Teacher-Student Communication

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How is your attitude toward technology use in learning process?

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New Technology

NEW OPPORTUNITY to expand your interaction with students.

Big Question: “will technology use improve the quality of student learning?”

NOTE: Students value OPPORTUNITIES to have personal interactions with their teachers.

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My use of technology

Phone E-mail Reminder, assignment Social media Broadcast message,

students interact with one another as a group, outside of class.

Blackboard Wikispaces, Edmodo

example

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What kind of technology have you used / do you plan to use in class?

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Stay update and informedSay in the same line with your students

TwitterFacebookLineWhatsappBrainifyEtc.

WikispacesEdmodoMy Big CampusScreen ChompEtc.

DropboxGoogle driveAstridEtc.

Bubbl.usQuizSnackQuizletSurvey MonkeyEtc.

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There are tons more in the internet Blogging Collaborative calendaring: google calendar Podcasting: audacity RSS readers collaborative mindmapping: bubblus micro-blogging: twitter photo sharing: flickr screencast sharing: jing presentation sharing: slideshare video sharing: youTube social bookmarking: delicious collaborative editing: etherpad collaborative working: google docs, wikispaces social networking: fb, inkedIn, ning personalized start pages: netvibes integrated social environment: moodle, sharepoint

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Be CREATIV

E!

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3. Collaborative Learning

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Collaborative & Cooperative

Type of learning:

CooperativeIndividualizedCompetitive

(Johnson, et.al., 1988)

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IP UII emphasizes Collaborative Learning

to support students in learning. to develop students’s independent

learning skills. to add out-of-class time. to increase student’s accountability

for their learning.

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Collaborative Learning in IP

In-Class Group Group Project

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Choose Suitable Collaborative Learning Models

Consideration: Learners skill Learner’s learning

style Types of activity Objectives/Goals

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What group work scheme should be?

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BP Group Project: Mini Research

Goal: developing students’ critical thinking, communication, and interpersonal skills

2nd semester; 16 weeks Field research; 2-3 students in each group Process:

Theory of writing & doing research Proposal Presentation Field Research Report Presentation

Challenge: conflict, collusion, academic integrity breaches

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Possible problems in Collaborative Work (Johnson, et.al, 1988)

arguing over power too shy member one member does the work no one does the work Group dictator

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The most common problems in students’ group work

absence of leadership and coordination,

inability to communicate effectively, difficulty in defining and assigning

tasks, trouble maintaining equal

participation, and frustration with setting and group

goals.(Schwartz, n.d.)

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Common causes of conflict within groups (Hadad & Reed, p. 267)

Faulty communication Attribution errors Mistrust Grudges Personality clashes

.

You are not an ANGEL

but we are Cithra’s angels

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BP Lecturer in Conflict Resolution1.Deal with it ASAP. 2.Conflict is good. 3.Conflict = problem to solve.4.Do not blame.5.Be open-minded and fair.6.Give appropriate and constructive criticism.

7.Make group members understands. 8.Brainstorm solutions or compromises.

(Hadad & Reed, 2007, p. 270).

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If your attempts fail

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Center for Excellence in Teaching. (1999). Communicating with students. Los Angeles: University of Southern California.

Diaz, V., Brown, M., & Salmons, J. (2010). "Unit 5: Collaborative Teaching and Learning Strategies". EDUCAUSE learning initiative discovery tool: Collaborative learning workshop guide. Retrieved September 9, 2014 from www.educause.edu/eli/collaborativelearning

Hadad, M. & Reed, M.J. (2007). The post-secondary learning experience.

Johnson, D., Johnson, R. & Holubec, E. (1988). Circles of Learning: Cooperation in the Classroom. Edina, MN: Interaction Book Company.

Project PARA - University of Nebraska-Lincoln. (n.d.). Effective communication with students, teachers, and other professionals. Lincoln: University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

Schwartz, M. (n.d.). “Case method and group work”. New faculty orientation. Retrieved September 9, 2014 from http://www.ryerson.ca/lt/taga/index.html