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Theory, Technology, and Creative Practice: Using Pixton Comics to Teach Communication Theory
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Meyers, Erin A. – Communication Teacher, 2014
As a central area of study within the discipline, theories of interpersonal communication are the bedrock of many introductory textbooks designed for use in undergraduate courses on communication and communication theory (Griffin, 2012; Littlejohn & Foss, 2010; Miller, 2004; West & Turner, 2010). Though undergraduate students are, of…
Descriptors: Cartoons, Interpersonal Communication, Theories, Communication (Thought Transfer)
Examining Beliefs about Interpersonal Communication and Relationships across Generations: An Assignment of Social Constructionism
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Aleman, Melissa Wood; Aleman, Carlos Galvan – Communication Teacher, 2007
A basic premise of social approaches to studying communication is that theories of interpersonal communication and personal relationships are reflexively defined, socially constructed, and historically situated. In contrast to the tradition of psychological models of relational processes and message transmission, social approaches encourage…
Descriptors: Interpersonal Communication, Textbooks, Theory Practice Relationship, Mass Media
Using Kolb's Experiential Learning Cycle in Chapter Presentations
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Stokes-Eley, Stephanie – Communication Teacher, 2007
Student-led chapter presentations provide an excellent opportunity for instructors to evaluate a student's comprehension of the assigned chapter, as well as the student's ability to present and convey information in a public forum. Although several instructors realize the benefits of requiring students to complete chapter presentations either as…
Descriptors: Learning Theories, Audiences, Experiential Learning, Learning Processes