Communication involves speaking, listening, reflecting feelings, and interpreting messages which are decoded and filtered through past experiences. There are forms of one-way communication like lectures that have pros of being efficient but lack feedback, while two-way communication is essential for discussions and understanding through feedback. Barriers to communication can be created by parents and schools, but listening skills and reflective techniques help understand each other better through rephrasing, reframing, and asking questions to clarify misunderstandings. Preparing well for parent-teacher conferences by collecting student materials allows improving understanding through various stages of communication.

1. Ch 6 STUDY GUIDE<br />Define communication. How does communication involve speaking, listening, reflection of feeling, and interpretation? Discuss how the message is decoded, and filtered through values and past experiences.