Lost in Translation... Mayday Mayday were goin down!!!

OKAY...SO..: UM??? I.. UHH!!! Well What I'm trying to say is.... ???? Exactly that. That is what I am talking about when referring to being lost in translation. I guess the challenge I along with the rest of our class of course have been given. How are we as teachers,Parents,or even friends supposed to close the gap when it comes to miscommunication.One thing that is a definite must in our endeavor will be to practice effective listening skills when we are the me that the you is trying to talk to. Visa Versa If We are trying to be the communicator, we are responsible for well thought out ideas that we present clearly and concisely to our comunicatee. I know it's not a word but it's the principle of the thing :::

Successful communication is a goal that we should all set for ourselves,especially in classroom settings. I know that when I have received instruction from a professor and I am not sure about what they have said,frustration sets in. I don't want my students to experience that. I want to make sure and be unquestionably clear in my directions to my students. I believe that communication is a step in the right direction to make successful relationships in our lives. Our children need to know what is expected from them. If there is any gray area that needs to be cleared up, I want a rapport with my students caused by successful communication. I don't want to ever move on and leave anyone behind. I also want to be cognizant of the fact that not all children catch on as quickly as others. I NEVER want to be in too much of a hurry so that communication breakdown occurs,even for one student. There has been times in my life when I was a little bit slower in the game than other students, because of that I was ridiculed. I then was hesitant to let my instructor know if I just didn't have it,and my grade began to suffer. I am going to make a vow to never ridicule ny students...even if I think they should've gotten it by now. I will make time to clarify if I am requested to do so. I will also set that as anorm in my classroom. I do not want my students to hesitate when they have a question. I am going to establish that safe and secure environment for all of my students. I will make sure to let them know that Communication is the key to all of our success!