Appendix

Post 1:
Aspect of professional skill of mine:

Communication
Communication is essential for a successful team. It is the act of transferring information from one place to another (skills you need, 2012) and comes in three forms; oral (explain and present ideas clearly to an audience), written (effectively write in a range of contexts using the appropriate writing style) and non-verbal (enhance communication through facial expression, tone of voice, visual cues and body language).

In order for communication to be successful an effective channel must be chosen. Channels include new broadcasts, written (letter, email, text message) verbal between two or more individuals or websites on World Wide Web. In today’s society communication is becoming more accessible to more people through digital media such as internet, mobile phones, television and radio.

Successful communication involves a sender to who encodes the message and selects an appropriate channel to convey it to the receiver who decodes the message to make meaning from it. An effective communicator will encode their message and select a communication channel that is appropriate for the receiver and the context. There are many barriers to communication including literacy level, cultural background, age and level of communication skills. These barriers need to be overcome by the sender and the receiver in order for communication to be successful.

There are many facets of communication required for an effective teacher. These are reflected in the professional standards and include; reporting constructively on student learning, contributing effectively to professional teams and fostering positive and productive relationships with families and the community.
 

Post 2:

Evidence for this skill:

Throughout my time at Central Queensland University (CQU) I have improved and refined my communication skills through engagement in lectures, small group and whole class teaching, team teaching, planning within a professional learning community and interactions with students and their parents.

I have developed sound communications skills throughout my experience at university and school placements. I have enjoyed opportunities to communicate with peers, lecturers, school staff, students and community members.