When I think of a person who exhibits competent communication skills, I think of my old professor I had while completing my bachelor's degree. The thing that made her behaviors effect was that she was always on time; if she was ever going to be late, she would message us and let us know prior to class. She consistently kept eye contact with everyone in the class, and if you talked to her personally or privately, she would actively nod along. When I spoke when her, I could tell she was genuinely listening and caring about what I said. Her phone never went off in class, and she never checked it while someone else was talking. If she didn't know that answer to something, she would find out for us and actually got back to us when she found out. I would model some of my communication behaviors after her, specifically actively listening to other people. I always felt like she actually heard and listened to me; I also like that she never checked her phone while we were talking.
Hi Mary
ReplyDeleteKeeping eye contact and being active and attentive listener are essential communication skills.
I learn so much from my professors and colleagues constantly.
Ilana
Thanks for sharing. This professor showed that she respected those she communicated with by being cognizant of their time and being attentive and genuine.
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ReplyDeleteHow awesome that you had a professor that treated you with such respect and that you are able to emulate what she taught you. Phones drive me nuts when I am trying to talk to someone.
Virginia
Mary,
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing! I believe that professors and educators have that effect. The sheer professionalism and consistency allows us to look at them with the utmost respect.
Mary,
ReplyDeleteYour professor was able to demonstrate her professionalism and dedication to her students through her active listening and consideration for those in her class. I think it is unfortunate that this behavior is not always modeled by educators. Thanks for sharing this positive experience!
Karrie
I also choose one of my old professor I had while completing my bachelor's degree. I guess great minds think alike, thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteEye contact is a great nonverbal way of communicating. This lets people know you are attentive and listening to what they are saying.
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