Communication Contexts 3A 1

Communication contexts Unit 3

Starter

What are the different types of communication?
Think about a day in school
 Who are all the different people that you might communicate with today, at home and at school?
 Which groups of people do you communicate with most easily?
 Why? Explain your reasoning

WALT – describe different forms of communication
All
to state the different contexts for communication Most to describe the features of each context
Some
to explain why these types of communication are important and give examples Contexts for communication

Contexts are the settings within which communication can happen.
One to one
Group
Formal
Informal
What do we mean by each of these and what examples can we give

Contexts for communication

Contexts are the settings within which communication can happen.
One to one is 2 people talking together with no one else interacting
Group more than 2 people – can be difficult unless everyone is involved
Formal normally in a professional situation – conventional ‘proper’ language is used
Informal more casual language is used – friends and family What contexts are shown here?
What do you think the purpose of each is? A.

D

G

B.

E

H

C.

F

I

Communication activity

Circle time
Topic Why do shows like Tracy Beaker, Casualty,
Holby City, Teachers etc create the wrong impression of living or working in a health and social care environment
Make a comment and pass the ball on...every one must comment before anyone can further comment. Communication Activity analysis Discuss
 Did everyone join in properly? In what ways yes and no?
 Did sitting in a circle help? Why?
 How could you tell someone was finished?
 Did you find the ball made the task easier or harder? Why?

What communication skills do we need in health and social care settings?

Context consolidation

Give 2 features of each context of communication Which would you use with
I. A friend
II.A doctor
III.In a classroom
IV.A service user
V.Your