Laser Lessons - Lesson

Understand effective communication with children and young people

‘The Communication Commitment – communication-friendly schools’ was produced by the Communication Trust to ensure that all pupils communicate to the best of their ability. You can read more about the commitment in the Extended Learning section of this lesson.

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Tutorial Video
Reading Materials

'Improving communication: Developing effective communication skills’ from Skills You Need
'Barriers to effective communication’ from Skills You Need
'Non-verbal communication’ from Skills You Need
'Why is it important for teachers to have good communication skills?’ on the Chron: Small Business website
'Effective communication and engagement with children, young people and families’ by the Children’s Workforce Development Council

Presentation
Good Practice Example
Interactive Quiz
Evidence Opportunities
Extended Learning

Click to read ‘Communication Commitment’ from the Speech and Language UK website.
Click to read the communication factsheet by the British Institute of Learning Difficulties (BILD).
Find and read ‘How to Talk so Kids Will Listen and Listen so Kids Will Talk’ by Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish, published by Picadilly Press. N.B. You should be able to find a copy at your local library service.
Observe a teacher or senior teaching assistant interacting with children.

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