Lesson Plan: Week 1 (January 13, 15)
Date: Tuesday, January 13, 2015
Class goals:
Recognize the implications of defining communication as an ongoing process of symbolic interaction.
Distinguish the intrapersonal, interpersonal, group, interview, and public speaking realms of communication.
Identify the advantages and limitations associated with different models of the communication process.
Resources/Materials:
Schwartzman, Fundamentals of Oral Communication (Third Edition), 2014; Course Syllabus, Course Contract
Chapter Foci:
Definition of Communication, Communication models (mainly transactional), & Components of Communication
(interference, encoding, decoding, sender, receiver, etc.).
Time
Notes for self
Introduction
30
min.
45
min.
Course/Syllabus Overview: 10 min.
Icebreaker (Human Bingo): 20 min.
Question/Answer Session* (optional, if time permits)
Main Point One
Students will recognize the implications of defining communication, understand the
role that communication plays in different realms and models, and understand the
role that communication plays in different relationships. (Schwartzman, p.1-15)
Defining Communication section
Why Care About Communication section
Realms of Communication section
Models of Communication section
Goal is to teach students
concepts listed entirely
through form of lecture/
Q&A.
Closing
5
min.
Teacher will conclude class session with upcoming course announcements
Teacher will provide information to prepare students for upcoming courses,
and answer any questions that students may have pertaining to chapter 1.
Tell students to finish
reading Ch. 1 by
Thursday and come to
class prepared with
questions.
Date: Thursday, January 15, 2015
Class goals:
Students will correct the common misconceptions about how communication operates.
Students will incorporate values into the act of communication in order to become a more responsible communicator.
Resources/Materials:
Schwartzman, Fundamentals of Oral Communication (Third Edition), 2014 Textbook/Instruction Manual
Chapter Foci:
Confusions and Corrections; Communication Ethics/Ethical Principles
Time
20
min.
10
min.
Notes for self
Introduction
Opening Announcements (Housekeeping): 5 min.
Chapter 1 Review: 15 min.
Teacher will engage in review session with students on the first half of
Chapter 1 in Fundamentals of Oral Communication.
Main Point One
Students will master the following concept in Chapter 1 of Fundamentals of Oral
Communication through brief lecture/discussion: (10 min)
Confusions and Corrections section
10
min.
Main Point Two
Students will master the following concept in chapter 1 of Fundamentals of Oral
Communication through brief lecture/discussion: (10 min)
Communication and Values section
30
min.
5
min.
Main Point Three
Teacher will facilitate group activity (Exercise 1.2- Realms of
Communication Roleplay, Fundamentals of Oral Communication) in which
students will be able to visualize the three models of communication and the
communication concepts.
Conclusion
Q&A Session
Closing Announcements
Instructors manual,
(p.74)