INTASC+Standard+6

**INTASC Standard 6**


 * STANDARD**: The teacher uses knowledge of effective verbal, nonverbal, and media communication techniques to foster active inquiry, collaboration, and supportive interaction in the classroom.


 * Specific Category of Standard 6**

INTASC.6.C K: The teacher recognizes the importance of nonverbal as well as verbal communication.

INTASC.6.D K: The teacher knows about and can use effective verbal, nonverbal, and media communication techniques.

Standard 6 specifies that teachers understand that there are various modes and methods of communication, and therefore learning and teaching.
 * Understanding Sentence**


 * Artifacts**


 * Love and Logic--[|LoveAndLogic.jpg]
 * [|LoveAndLogic2.jpg]
 * Webquest--[|Four Season]


 * Reflect**

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The use of verbal and nonverbal communication is important for all teachers to know. The Love and Logic seminar was a great example of how to properly do this with your students. Teaching can also be done verbally, through lectures; or through nonverbal communication such as the webquest. Both of these artifacts generate communication with students through different outlets; however, they should both produce the same output, respectively. The seminar was how to communicate with your student by using more effective methods of verbal communication, other than just blatantly telling them the answer or solution to the problem at hand. This is extraordinary and helpful because it allows for the students to evaluate their own verbal and nonverbal uses of communication. The webquest is a form of nonverbal communication because the students are to having to read and follow all instructions in a written form; however, it is also a form of media communication because it is all online. This online format of nonverbal teaching is great, especially for students that like to feel more empowered within their work. Whether using verbal or nonverbal communication, it is important to make sure that everything is clearly explained and that all students understand.=====


 * Project**

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I feel that both of these artifacts have taught me how to better express myself to my students, and people in general. The Love and Logic seminar showed me that there are various ways to get your point across in a solid manner. Verbal communication is a bit scary because you have to be careful how you say something, so that to make sure that you do not offend anyone. I also learned with the webquest, that if you are not careful to fully and clearly explain exactly what you are looking for and what is expected of the student, that you will more than likely not get what you expected out of them. Nonverbal communication is much harder to grasp, for those specific reasons. However, as a constant learner, I am glad that have been able to study about both types of communication and their pitfalls and benefits. I believe it will all come in handy when applied properly in my classroom.=====