Barriers in Communication

1. Barriers in
Communication

2. Learning Targets
The participants should be
able to identify the
common types of barriers
to effective
communication.
The participants should
be able to discuss
strategies to overcome
these communication
barriers.
The participants should
be able to examine the
role of culture in
communication barriers.
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3. Introduction
Communication is an essential process in our lives, and it's important to
understand what barriers can potentially prevent effective communication.
In this session, we'll discuss common barriers in communication and how
to identify and address them.
We'll also discuss ways to ensure successful communication. By the
end of this session, you should have a better understanding of
barriers in communication and how to ensure successful
communication. Let's get started!

4. activity
Direction: Divide participants into groups
and have each group brainstorm on the
given scenario. Allow each group to
present their answer/s on the scenarios.
The activity aims to discuss on
strategies in overcoming the different
barriers on communication and to
promote effective communication and
implementation of Comprehensive
Sexual Education (CSE) in
understanding the various changes the
learners are experiencing.

5. Part I. You and your friends are on a vacation, and you all decided
to ride a boat to go to a remote island to stay there overnight.
Each of you brought three (3) objects which you think are essential
for your adventure. Everything was doing well during the trip until
the winds grew stronger and the waves get rougher --- you were
caught in a storm at sea! At that point, you were compelled to
decide to unload the boat to ease it from your weight for easier
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6. In total, you have brought fifteen (15)
essential items. To make room in your
boat, you would need to discard twelve
(12) and just leave three (3) items with
you. The items you brought were bottled
water, firecracker, first aid kit, plastic bag
with three (3) inflatable floater, bag of
blankets, box of sandwich, speaker,
insect repellant, flashlight, compass,
bucket of beer, bunch of bananas, Ziplock
of bag of cellphone, sunblock, a pair of
activity

7. Let each member justify his/her decision. Write
down your decision on a powerpoint
presentation.
Part II. You already have discarded twelve (12)
essential items. The storm got stronger though
and the yacht could not possibly make it unless
the other four (4) jumps right into the stormy
seas.
activity

8. group presentation and
processing
CSE Feels
CSE Cares

9. What is
communication
barrier?
Communication barriers are
any factors that prevent us from
effectively exchanging and
understanding messages. They
can be physical, cultural,
linguistic, or emotional, and can
occur within or between
individuals, groups, or
organizations.

10. Communication barriers can also
be defined as obstacles that one
may face when attempting to
effectively communicate with
another person. These barriers
can be anything that can
misrepresent and/or avert
someone during the
communication process.
This process involves a sender, receiver
and message.
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11. Why should we care?
Opportunities Miscommunication Conflicts
Communication
barriers can lead to
missed opportunities.
If you don’t
understand what
someone is trying to
say, then you might
miss out on valuable
Communication barriers can
lead to misunderstandings
and conflict. If you don’t take
the time to understand
someone’s point of view or if
you don’t communicate
clearly, then it can lead to
disagreements and hurt
Communication barriers
can create negative
impacts on
relationships, both
personal and
professional. This can
lead to strained
relationships and can

12. Language
Barrier
Language barrier in communication
is a difficulty or obstacle that arises
when people who speak different
languages attempt to interact. This
can prevent people from
understanding each other and lead
to misunderstandings, frustration,
and even conflict.
The language barrier can be caused
by a lack of knowledge of the other
person’s language, or a lack of
proficiency in both languages.

13. Emotional
Barrier
An emotional barrier in communication
is a psychological barrier that prevents
people from fully expressing their
emotions or feelings to one another. This
can be due to a lack of trust, fear of
vulnerability, or difficulty in
understanding the other person's point
of view.
Emotional barriers can interfere
with effective communication and
lead to misunderstandings and
conflict.

14. PhysicalBarrier
Physical environmental barriers refer
to any physical limitation that can
interfere with the communication
process. Examples include noise, poor
lighting, distance between speakers,
and physical obstructions between
speakers.
Other physical environmental barriers
include technology issues, such as poor
signal reception on mobile phones, or
a lack of access to technology, such as
the internet or computers.

15. Cultural Barrier
Cultural barriers to communication
are the differences in language,
customs, and beliefs that may exist
between people of different cultures
or societies. These barriers can
prevent people from understanding
each other, leading to
miscommunication and
misunderstanding.
Cultural barriers can also lead to
cultural clashes, which are
disagreements or conflicts caused by
differences in beliefs and values.

16. Barriers to communication
can be overcome by:
• checking whether it is a good time
and place to communicate with the
person
• being clear and using language that
the person understands
• communicating one thing at a time
• respecting a person’s desire to not
communicate

17. • checking that the person has
understood you correctly
• communicating in a location that is
free of distractions
• acknowledging any emotional
responses the person has to what you
have said.
Don’t make any judgements about
what someone may be experiencing,
Barriers to communication
can be overcome by:

19. Thank You for listening