ELEMENTS & FUNCTIONS OF



Self-Learning Module for Senior High School Students



Shekinah F. Amoyo Prepared by

TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction ...............................................i Communication.........................................1 Elements of Communication ....................2 Functions of Communication ...................3 Let's Practice............................................4 Enhanced!................................................8 Key Takeaway and Helpful Links.............9

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INTRODUCTION In our daily life, communication enables us to connect with people, share our experiences and needs, and strengthen our bonds. It allows us to communicate our views, share information, and express our emotions. We cannot deny that the educational paradigm is rapidly advancing into a new era. A response to the radical shift in education is Elements and Functions of Communication: Self-Learning Module for Senior High School Students. It provides numerous activities with successful communication as the primary goal. Elements and Functions of Communication: Self Learning Module for Senior High School students uses the following principles: meaningful learning and authenticity using task-based approaches. This module includes the following components: Objective states what students will know or be able to do at the end of the lesson. Activate comes in the form of activity for unlocking the students' prior knowledge and introducing the topic. Learn and Work! provides the inputs for the topic and discussions of the key concepts and ideas for the lesson. It also includes assessments to simultaneously evaluate students' progress and develop their skills. Let's Practice provides varied tasks that engage students in exercises and task-based activities focus on the student's social and community participation. Enhance! can be a task or activity that serves as additional support for learning for the students. Key Takeaway offer a conclusion based on presented facts or information, including the lesson's main points and key messages. Helpful Links provides opportunities to access useful and informative websites related to the topic to enhance learners' information and communication technology (ICT) skills.

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Communication Objectives By the end of the lesson, you will have been able to: define communication-based on its keywords. discuss the elements of communication; discuss functions of communications and, practice effective communication



Activate

Using the words inside the box, create your own meaningful definition of communication. Write your answer in the space provided.

message symbols environment process language oral barriers system

sender interaction occurs intention communicate spoken receiver people affect information written exchange signals create time

COMMUNICATION

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Elements of Communication

Learn and Work!

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Observe the picture above, and answer the questions below: 1 . Does the situation in the picture imply communication? Explain. 2. What do you think are the components needed for communication? Identify them by drawing illustrations in the image. 3. Explain how communication can be achieved in the image provided. 4. What do you think is the purpose of communication in the picture provided? 5. What are the possible barriers to communication in this situation?

According to the University of Minnesota Libraries Publishing, the communication process can be divided into eight elements, each of which performs a crucial role in the process as a whole:

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1. Source - or sometimes called "speaker," the origin of the information or message. 2. Message - involves the idea, thoughts, or information shared. 3. Channel - the medium involved in the communication, personal or non-verbal, in which the message is conveyed. 4. Receiver - the recipient of the message. 5. Feedback - Whether verbal or nonverbal, all of these feedback cues let the sender know how well and accurately—or how poorly the message was received. 6. Environment - involves the atmosphere, psychological and physical space in which you communicate. 7. Context - is the set of conditions that define an event, a statement, or a concept and allow for a thorough understanding and evaluation. 8. Interference - anything that prevents or alters the source's intended meaning

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Functions of Communication According to Sipacio and Balgos (2016), there are five functions of communication: 1. Control - Communication is used to control one's behavior 2. Social Interaction - Communication enables people to interact with one another. 3. Motivation - People are inspired or encouraged to live better lives by communication. 4. Emotional Expression - Communication encourages individuals to communicate their feelings and emotions 5. Information Dissemination - Communication serves to share information

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Let's Practice I. Identify the elements of communication present in the images provided, then explain your answer in the space provided.

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II. Identify the functions of communication in each of the following situations. Write your answers in the space provided. _______________________1. A group of friends plans a trip. _______________________2. Two people were waving at each other. _______________________3. A priest delivers the sermon to the people. _______________________4. The Physics teacher explains thermodynamics. _______________________5. The doctor explains how to take medicines properly. _______________________6. Lawyers greet each other during legal conversations. _______________________7. Sheena talked to the elderly during the family reunion. _______________________8. John shares her struggles and worries with his therapist. _______________________9. The team leader is talking to her teammates about how to avoid getting mad with clients. _______________________10. The Department of Health (DOH) secretary explains how to properly wash your hands on television.

Enhanced! I. In your current community, interview someone and ask how they use communication in their daily life. See the guide questions below. What do you do for a living? How do you communicate with other people? Is communication important to you? Why or why not? What are the interferences or barriers you encountered? How did you overcome them? II. Since the COVID-19 pandemic started, we have changed how and why we communicate. Discuss with a classmate all these changes, particularly on the elements and functions of communication. Present your work to the class. III. Observe your surroundings, and identify a situation or people that show communication. Describe their communication process. See if you can find all eight components and provide an example for each one. IV. Prepare a speech that functions as a motivation to encourage people to live better. Present your work in the class.

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Key Take Aways Communication implies understanding, sharing, and meaning. The eight elements are the source, message, channel, receiver, feedback, environment, context, and interference. Its functions could be: control, social interaction, motivation, emotional expression, and information dissemination

Helpful Links Check out the websites listed below to improve your communication abilities. Effective Communication https://pumble.com/learn/communication/effective-communication/ Communication Games and Activities https://positivepsychology.com/communication-activities-adults-students/ Communication and Listening Exercises https://blog.trainerswarehouse.com/communication-exercises

ANSWER KEY Let's Practice Test II 1. Social Interaction 2. Social Interaction 3. Motivation 4. Information Dissemination 5. Information Dissemination 6. Social Interaction 7. Social Interaction 8. Emotional Expression 9. Control 10. Information Dissemination

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