TYPES OF CLASSROOM COMMUNICATION AND WHY IT'S IMPORTANT

Classroom communication exists in three categories :

1. Verbal 
2. Non-verbal               
3. Written                                                                                                                                                      

Verbal communication means anything that a teacher or student, performs through speaking to each other.

Nonverbal communication refers to the body language that people express. 

Written communication is writing directed at a specific audience, such as report card comments or student assignments.  

TYPES OF CLASSROOM COMMUNICATION

1. Teacher/class communication 

Teacher/class communication exists when a teacher communicates with his entire class. 

For example, if a teacher asks students to "stop talking" this is a direct form of verbal communication 

There are ways for teachers to communicate nonverbally also like through expression, posture and gesticulation to the students. 

2. Teacher/student communication 

Teacher/student communication occurs when a teacher directly with a particular student.

This type of communication is effective for teachers who want to communicate a private message,

Such as a talk about constant inappropriate behavior or about leadership role in the class. 

3. Student/teacher communication :

Student/teacher communication is also a direct communication between a student and teacher but this time conversation initiates by a student 

for example, students start asking their doubts regarding their topics. 

4. Student/student communication : 

Student/student communication occurs when two or more students interact with each other. 

for example, when students work in groups or pairs to complete assignments. 

5. Student/class communication : 

Student/class communication exists when a student or group of student direct their message to the whole class. 

for example, a student asking a questions to class  while giving any kind of presentation