Title: Barriers to Effective Communication in the Classroom | The Classroom
Headings: Barriers to Effective Communication in the Classroom
Barriers to Effective Communication in the Classroom
Listening Barriers
Perception Barriers
Oral Barriers
Cultural Barriers

Content: By having a distorted focus, a teacher may only focus on the negative aspects of a conversation. Oral Barriers
Communication barriers in the classroom may exist if oral communication is not clear. Communication only occurs when the listener hears and understands your message in the way you meant for it to be received. Some problems in oral communications include using words with ambiguous meanings. The teacher must make sure the students clearly understand the meanings of words. Another problem in oral communications is using generalizations and stereotypes. Classroom communication should be specific to the topic and without bias. A teacher must also take caution not to make a premature conclusion before she has all the facts about a topic or situation. Finally, a teacher must overcome any lack of self-confidence and deliver the message with assertiveness and clarity. Cultural Barriers
Cultural differences can be a barrier to effective communications in the classroom.