This document discusses dynamic communication and its importance for teachers. It defines dynamic communication as an ever-evolving art that involves thoughtfully interacting and reacting. Dynamic communication is important for teachers because it not only conveys information, but also encourages effort, modifies attitudes, and stimulates thinking. The document contrasts dynamic communication with static communication and discusses the role of communication in classroom dynamics. It also outlines different communication styles like passive, aggressive, passive-aggressive and assertive. The document provides guidance on when each communication style is appropriate and discusses how to counteract different styles of communication with students.

1. Dynamic Communication

2. Dynamic vs. Static
Dynamic means energetic, capable
of action and/or change, or
forceful, while static means
stationary or fixed.
A dynamic process is one that
constantly changes and progresses.

3. Communication
The act or process of using words,
sounds, signs, or behaviors to
express or exchange information or
to express your ideas, thoughts,
feelings, etc., to someone else.
It can be verbal or non-verbal.

4. Verbal or Non-verbal?
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Laughing
Body posture
Tone of Voice
Attitude
Body Gestures
Facial
Expressions
Eye Contact
Lesson Notes
Language
Sighing
Written
Message
Conversation
Smiling

5. What is dynamic
communication?
Dynamic communication is an
ever-evolving art and is the ability to
consciously interact and react
thoughtfully.

6. Why is dynamic communication
important for teachers?
❖ Dynamic communication not
only conveys information, but it
encourages effort, modifies
attitudes, and stimulates
thinking.
❖ Without it, stereotypes develop,
messages become distorted,
and learning is stifled.
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7. Classroom Dynamics
❖ Involves how a teacher and students
interact in a classroom setting.
❖ Must include good communication
❖ Helps to create a positive and
comfortable environment where students
are learning and communicating with the
teacher.
❖ Students are encouraged to take risks &
challenges. Get out of their comfort zone

8. Barriers to Dynamic Communication
Linguistics
Perception Attitude
Cultural
Physical
Emotional
Psychological
Physiological Technological
What barriers have you encountered?

9. Communication Styles
Passive
Passive-
Aggressive
Aggressive Assertive

10. Communication Styles
Passive
Passive-
Aggressive
Aggressive Assertive
❖ Speak softly and
apologetically
❖ Anxious and confused
❖ “Let it slide”
❖ Passive on the surface
❖ Subtle anger
❖ Indirect/
behind-the-scene anger
❖ Sulking, Withdrawal
❖ Dominate situations
❖ Criticize, blame, attack
❖ Not listen well
❖ Interrupt frequently
❖ Speak loudly
❖ Expresses clearly and
appropriately
❖ Communicate respect to
others
❖ Listen well without
interrupting

11. What’s your current communication style?
Passive
Passive-
Aggressive
Aggressive Assertive
❖ What communication style do
most of your students have?
❖ Have you used all or any of
these communication styles?
❖ When did you get
➢ Passive?
➢ Aggressive?
➢ Passive-Aggressive?
➢ Assertive?
❖ What communication style
shouldn’t be used when
teaching?

12. When is it ok to be passive?
Passive Statements:
“ It really doesn't matter that much.”
“ That’s fine. No worries.”
“ I'm okay with whatever you want to do. “
Use when:
❖ You want to keep the peace.
❖ The relationship is more important than the issue.

13. When is it ok to be aggressive?
Aggressive Statements: (Don’t use)
“ You keep making the same mistake.”
“ Get over it.”
“ You’re wrong.”
“ Why don’t you understand it?”
Use ONLY when:
❖ Immediate action is necessary
❖ Issues of safety or legality
❖ The issue is more important than the relationship

14. When is it ok to be passive-aggressive?
Example Passive-aggressive Statements:
“ I don't want to sound mean, but…”
“ Please reread what I wrote when you're not so tired.”
“ That's fine. “
Use ONLY when:
❖ You are dealing with an aggressive communicator
❖ When the risks associated with communication is high
❖ You have insufficient power to disagree with demands

15. When is it ok to be assertive?
Assertive
“Just a reminder Yuki. Doing homework helps to
remember the phrases we’ve learned from our
lessons. This is a good writing practice too. Would
you like to try doing it next time?” (on checking HW)
“ I disagree with you. I see the situation this way. “
Use when:
❖ Relationship is important
❖ Both views are too important to compromise
❖ Underlying issues need to be addressed

16. Counteract communication Styles
Passive
Passive-
Aggressive
Aggressive Assertive
Passive &
Assertive
Assertive
Passive
Passive &
Assertive
Student

17. “ The ability to listen is as important as
the ability to speak.”
- Sheryl Kara Sandberg, LeanIn Founder, COO Facebook

18. Thank You for your
participation!
Dynamic Communication
By: Ella Sanchez

19. Group Discussion
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What communication style would you use in the following situations?
How would you deal with them? What verbal and non-verbal
communications would you apply? Discuss in groups.
1. Your student couldn’t understand your explanation and got frustrated
about it.
2. Your student is quite talkative and loves to talk about their experiences,
insights and opinions.
3. Your students makes a lot of grammar mistakes and is quite sensitive
about corrections.
4. Your student expresses their complaints and frustrations about
technical or lesson issues.
5. Your student is quite shy and hesitates to express themselves.
6. You can’t connect with your student because they seem to put a wall
between you. They’re too cautious about sharing information with you.