1. Be able to communicate
about media production
in discussions
Task 1: Name _____
2. Verbal Communication
Communicating with other people in your group
You can share each others ideas
Making sure the message is understood
You have said it clearly
As long as you can understand each other when
communication in a conversation
3. Non Verbal Communication
Body language
Sign language
Make sure you have a suitable body language witch looks like
your listing
Positive language
4. Good Group Communication Skills
Listen to the person speaking
Speak clearly so everyone can here you
Don’t speak over the person that is speaking
Do not swear at people
5. Consequences of poor communication skills
Don’t know what you are doing
Some people would not want to work with you
Wont be able to get your ideas across
Might not be able to get the job in a interview
6. Discussion Guide:
Environment
Make sure the environment for the descution is suitable
Making the environment to informal might result into the
discussion not being taken seriously
+ Supporting Resources
+ Having resources people involved in the discussion will fell
prepaid
7. Discussion Ground Rules Resources:
Agenda
Make sure everyone knows what the topic is about
If people are unclear at the start more likely to get sidetracked
more easily
Start of the discussion to set out what every want wants to achieve
at the end.
Time
There should be enough time within the discussion to go over all
the topics.
8. Discussion Ground Rules:
1. honor time limits
2. be additive not repetitive
3. participate fully
4.be open to new ideas.
5. be respectful to those who are speaking
6. turn walki talkies off.
7. be polite
8. don’t be lazy
9. let other people speak
10.respect other peoples ideas
9. Interacting with others: The Soler theory
Gerard Egan developed soler theory
Soler theory is listening skills and may be able to help people
with there skills
Soler theory describes techniques for active listening in the
form on non verbal communication
Soler theory shows how you can have a positive day by the
way you are paying attention listening and the way your body
languege is
10. Social Media Group Debate
1. You must decide upon an opening statement. This
should state your opinion, position and the arguments you
will be proposing.
E.g. Censorship is wrong because everyone has the right to
free speech.
Openning statement: you can connect with friends easier
and faster
11. Questioning Your Opponent
2. You should have at least 10 questions that can be asked of your opponent.
These should be on separate sheets of paper or on note cards for easy reference.
The questions should be specifically directed to your opponent and should be
concise and clear.
how will you be able to stop cyber bullying ?
12. Answering Debate Questions
3. You should have answers prepared which will be used to respond to your
opponent’s questions. Imagine that you are from the other team and determine
what questions may be asked of your team.
13. Conclusion
4. You should have a final conclusive argument/statement drawn
up which will be proposed at the end of your debate.
When you have determined who will be responsible for each
portion of your team's debate, it is up to you to prepare yourself for
the challenge that lies ahead. Only one team will win this debate.
The winning team will: Have a solid background regarding all
material. Have plenty of evidence to back up claims. Be
creative/psyche out opponents. Outclass opponents/never give an
answer of "uh...."
