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Pennington, Robert C.; Carpenter, Megan – Topics in Language Disorders, 2019
Written expression is critical to the full participation of individuals with autism spectrum disorder and complex communication needs in a wide range of educational and community contexts. Unfortunately, the extant research on teaching writing to this unique population is limited and, thus, provides little guidance to practitioners in the design…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Writing Instruction, Communication Problems
Abulhab, Aseel; Pinto, Rogério M. – Journal of Social Work Education, 2022
Language barriers negatively affect access to social services, particularly for D/deaf populations who use Sign Language. "D/deaf" is used to encompass both the cultural conception of capital-D Deafness and the medical conception of lowercase-d deafness. Language translation/interpretation is a common need among practitioners of social,…
Descriptors: Sign Language, Deaf Interpreting, Social Work, Caseworkers
Walton, Justin D. – Communication Teacher, 2020
Courses: Introduction to Communication Studies, Rhetorical/Media Criticism, Political Communication, Language and Social Interaction. Objectives: The aims of this single-class activity are (1) to emphasize the complexities of communication competence; (2) to differentiate between appropriate and inappropriate communication behaviors; and (3) to…
Descriptors: Communications, Semantics, Teaching Methods, Political Attitudes
Brown, Bryan A. – Journal of Science Teacher Education, 2011
The manuscript examines the relationship between language, identity, and classroom learning. Through an exploration of a series of research studies conducted over the course of 6 years, this manuscript examines how the idea of "Good Teaching" fails to account for the language-identity learning dilemma. In stage one of the research, a series of…
Descriptors: Academic Discourse, Minority Group Students, Teaching Methods, Self Concept
Low, Hui Min; Lee, Lay Wah – New Horizons in Education, 2011
Background: Globally, there is an increased prevalence of preschool and school-age children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Current reports show that about one in every 110 children fall within this category of disorders. Consequently, the successful inclusion of these children in both regular and special education classes is becoming a…
Descriptors: Inclusion, Mainstreaming, Autism, Young Children
Mukhopadhyay, Sourav; Nwaogu, Paul – International Journal of Disability, Development and Education, 2009
The purpose of this investigation was to gain an understanding of the challenges of teaching non-speaking learners with intellectual disabilities and the scope of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) used in primary school settings in Gaborone, Botswana. A qualitative interview methodology was used to investigate the experiences of 11…
Descriptors: Communication Problems, Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Mental Retardation, Foreign Countries

Sullivan, Patricia A. – Strategies, 1989
Coaches are provided with specific steps to close communication gaps between coach and athlete and prevent future communication problems. Included are several exercises that can be used to create an atmosphere in which both coach and athlete can practice effective communication skills. (IAH)
Descriptors: Athletes, Athletic Coaches, Communication Problems, High Schools
Bloomberg, Karen, Ed.; Johnson, Hilary, Ed. – 1991
This guide addresses issues facing the parents, teachers and caregivers of children who are unable to use normal speech as a means of communication. It focuses on people who are intellectually disabled or children who are starting to use augmentative communication. The guide includes the following topics: the nature of communication; an overview…
Descriptors: Communication Problems, Elementary Education, Foreign Countries, Language Handicaps
Measell, James S. – 1990
Expressing a communication perspective on teaching public relations, this booklet is designed for instructors of public relations courses. The introduction to the booklet establishes the theoretical grounding of this investigation, namely, the mutual relationship between public relations and communication. The first section explicates the…
Descriptors: Assignments, Communication Problems, Communication (Thought Transfer), Course Descriptions
Elson, Nicholas – TESL Talk, 1987
English as a second language teachers should make learners comfortable with the fact that not being understood at times is a natural and expected part of the communication process. Encouragement to understand what lies behind the misunderstandings and what strategies might be employed to ensure continued communication serves learners well on the…
Descriptors: Communication Problems, Communication Skills, Communicative Competence (Languages), English (Second Language)
Polloway, Edward A.; Smith, Tom E. C. – 1992
This book considers the complex subject of language development and instruction for learners with special needs. The primary purpose of the book is to examine language and its components and to suggest instructional strategies for conquering language difficulties. Some special features of the book are strong core chapters which cover key…
Descriptors: Communication Problems, Cultural Differences, Disabilities, Elementary Secondary Education

Volker, Joseph A. – Journal of the Middle States Council for the Social Studies, 1992
Maintains that communicative competence is the primary way of teaching about and learning to live in a multicultural society. Asserts that multiculturalism confronts errors of educational theory and illustrates how life's struggle is always a struggle for freedom and to assume responsibility. (CFR)
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Communication (Thought Transfer), Communication Problems, Communication Skills
Penner, Jon G. – 1984
Ways to prepare and present lectures that hold college students' attention and involve them in the teaching-learning process are discussed. Attention is focused on linguistic, rhetorical, and psychological aspects of classroom communication; common communication problems in the classroom; and how to overcome and avoid communication problems.…
Descriptors: Classroom Communication, College Faculty, College Instruction, Communication Problems

Rakow, Lana F. – Feminist Teacher, 1991
Discusses difficulties of overcoming classism, racism, and sexism in the classroom. Addresses hostile reactions by white male students, silencing and marginalization, and the "inappropriate other"--a minority or female in the traditionally white male role of professor. Stresses that gender and race are inseparable parts of identity,…
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Communication Problems, Controversial Issues (Course Content), Feminism