Linking the Development of Teamwork and Communication Skills in Higher Education

2014 ◽  
pp. 63-73 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carlos Devece ◽  
Marta Peris-Ortiz ◽  
José M. Merigó ◽  
Vicenta Fuster
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Communication Skills

Effect of GI and Glogster on Improving the Intercultural Communication Skills in Higher Education

2020 ◽  
pp. 576-604
Author(s):  
Ghada M. Awada ◽  
Hassan B. Diab ◽  
Kawthar H. Faour
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
International Students ◽  
Experimental Design ◽  
Intercultural Communication ◽  
Communication Skills ◽  
Intercultural Sensitivity ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Learning Method ◽  
Experimental Conditions ◽  
Experimental Group

The study reports the effect of group investigation (GI) cooperative learning method and the Glogster online poster on improving the intercultural communication skills of international students (n=54) of eight different countries. The study is premised on the proposition that the integration of GI and Glogster in classrooms consisting of Lebanese and non-Lebanese students could be effective in improving the intercultural communication skills of international students and enhancing their perceptions of intercultural communication. The study employed the mixed methods pretest-posttest control group experimental design whereby six Interactions Among Civilizations intact classes were randomly assigned to control and experimental conditions. Employing the intercultural sensitivity scale yielded findings indicating the significance of the GI and Glogster in developing the cultural adaptability and intercultural sensitivity of the experimental group participants (n=25) whereas the control group participants (n=28) did not show similar improvement.

New Perspectives on Communication During the COVID-19 Pandemic

2022 ◽  
pp. 76-94
Author(s):  
Nicoleta Duță
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Communication Skills ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Research Data ◽  
Learning Activities ◽  
Practical Approach ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
Teaching Learning ◽  
The University

This chapter approaches the problematic of communication in teaching-learning activities in higher education during the crisis generated by the COVID-19 pandemic. The authors have proposed to present a theoretical and practical approach to the effective communication in teaching, with the objective of knowing which are the opinions of students on communication skills and motivation of them in the classroom. The study included a total of 261 students from different faculties at the University of Bucharest, who were a Likert-scale survey in the period May -July 2020. Results of the analysis of research data shows that students have seen their ability to concentrate and motivation to perform tasks affected, but they did not leave university. In this respect, most difficulties were in carrying out teamwork than individual. The adaptations made by the university during confinement have been positively appreciated. The research findings coming according to recent studies confirm that without communication the teaching and learning process will not take place.

Collaborative Outreach by Industries to Promote Education and Employment Leading to Regional Development

2017 ◽  
pp. 147-156
Author(s):  
S. S. Easwaran
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Communication Skills ◽  
Unemployment Rate ◽  
Regional Growth ◽  
Industrial Sector ◽  
Human Potential ◽  
The Third ◽  
Industrial Organizations ◽  
Education And Employment ◽  
Skill Building

India is the third largest country in the higher education space with an unemployment rate of 4.8 percent. There is clear gap between academic deliverables and expectation from the employers and industries. Experimentation based learning is not leveraging actual knowledge as the process based learning happens while the candidate is on the job. The current employment greatly depends on the industry, academia, research and government sectors. To gain an entry in to each of these segments, the candidates need skillsets ranging from strong technical background, aptitude, communication skills, and working in teams. There are multiple ways through which the skill building is carried out by independent, government and industrial organizations. As an ecosystem, both academia and the industries should step forward to bridge the gap and utilize the human potential to the fullest to drive the growth of each industrial sector andthe region at large. This chapter outlines the outreach of industries through initiatives to bridge the gap between the academia and industry to promote regional growth. The opportunities, the gap that exists, various initiatives are discussed in detail.

scholarly journals Effective communication in the healthcare settings

2019 ◽  
Vol 24 ◽  
pp. 137-147
Author(s):  
Aelita Skarbalienė ◽  
Egidijus Skarbalius ◽  
Lina Gedrime
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Communication Skills ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Health Sciences ◽  
The Other ◽  
Good Communication ◽  
Healthcare Settings ◽  
Professional Environment ◽  
Study Programs ◽  
Social Competences

Social competences, and particularly good communication skills, are becoming increasingly important in contemporary professional environment. Although studies have demonstrated the effectiveness of different training strategies, many Lithuanian higher education institutions have not yet incorporated the training of communication skills in their curriculum. The aim of this paper is to assess the communication skills of healthcare students in Lithuania and indicate the benefits of their development. Students graduating from a variety of health sciences study programs (N=118) self-assessed their communication skills. The results show that participants their communication skills as average with some potential strengths, i.e. ability to talk about things of interest to every person in conversation, recognizing how others are reacting to what is being said, not interrupting others in the conversation, understanding other people’s feelings, ability to praise the person, etc. On the other hand, some skills and abilities need to be improved, i.e. expressing opinion in a non-aggressive manner, as well as thinking and speaking clearly, while being emotional.

Fluency in social work essays

2013 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 49-63
Author(s):  
Robbie Duschinsky ◽  
Sue Lampitt ◽  
Jamie Thompson
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Social Work ◽  
Social Theory ◽  
Communication Skills ◽  
Academic Writing ◽  
Written Communication ◽  
Essay Writing ◽  
Social Work Educators ◽  
The One

As Paltridge (2004, p.90) has claimed, ‘there is no such thing as the one-size-fits-all academic essay that can be written in all areas of study’. Yet research on academic writing by scholars such as Ivanič and Lillis and ideas from social theory offer useful insights, which can be applied to the specific demands of essay-writing on pre-qualifying social work degrees. By failing to clarify how students may succeed, social work educators may misdirect their efforts to improve students’ written communication skills or make students feel falsely that they personally are not smart or hard working enough to meet the requirements of higher education. We close the article by proposing 22 unspoken requirements for success in social work essay-writing, and drawing out the implications of our analysis for social work educators.

Community Service Learning Increases Communication Skills Across the Business Curriculum

1998 ◽  
Vol 61 (2) ◽  
pp. 88-99 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mary L. Tucker ◽  
Anne M. McCarthy ◽  
John A. Hoxmeier ◽  
Margarita M. Lenk
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Service Learning ◽  
Elementary Students ◽  
Community Service ◽  
Communication Skills ◽  
Business Students ◽  
Community Service Learning ◽  
Accounting Systems ◽  
Service Learning Projects ◽  
Learning Projects

Community service learning offers a unique and rewarding way for business students to reinforce communication capabilities while developing lifelong career and social skills. This article defines community service learning, dis cusses its importance to business as well as higher education, and describes three community service learning projects. Students in these projects taught elementary students, designed a computer system for a community nonprofit, and developed accounting systems for university divisions. In doing so, they enhanced their understanding of classroom theories and communication skills through service-learning.

scholarly journals Sensibilización docente para la alfabetización académica en las carreras de ingeniería / Awareness for Teaching Academic Literacy in Engineering Careers

2014 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Margarita Portilla Pineda ◽  
María del Carmen González Cortés ◽  
Javier Ramírez Angulo
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Communication Skills ◽  
Academic Literacy ◽  
Educación Superior ◽  
Institutions Of Higher Education ◽  
Educacion Superior ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Ongoing Training ◽  
Raising Awareness ◽  
Education Today

ABSTRACTThis paper analyzes one of the challenges facing education today; "academic literacy", its components and some factors influencing its execution in classrooms where “hard subjects” related to engineering are taught. The proposal for a possible solution is to carry out a process of raising awareness on communication skills among teachers who teach those subjects, as part of a reflexive process. Ongoing training is essential and must be volitional. This issue is a relevant connotation and is considered an unavoidable necessity in institutions of higher education in Mexico.RESUMENEn este trabajo se analiza uno de los desafíos a los que se enfrenta la educación superior en la actualidad, la “alfabetización académica”, sus componentes y algunos factores que influyen en su implementación en las aulas donde se imparten asignaturas relacionadas con la ingeniería. La propuesta para su posible solución es llevar a cabo un proceso de sensibilización hacia las competencias comunicativas entre los docentes que imparten las llamadas asignaturas duras, como parte de un proceso reflexivo y continuo de formación, que es imprescindible y debe ser volitivo. Este tema tiene una connotación relevante por considerarse una necesidad ineludible en las instituciones de educación superior en México. Contacto principal: [email protected]

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