Contends that communication apprehension in the classroom results in reduced student communication and significantly reduced learning as measured by grades, overall average, and standardized achievement tests. (MH)

Defines communication apprehension as "an individual's level of fear or anxiety associated with either real or anticipated communication with another person or persons", and summarizes research and theory in this specialized area of human communication. (MH)

Reports results of a survey of department chairs in many disciplines regarding communication problems they face. Finds that most department heads experience serious communication problems in conflict management, persuading/motivating others, public relations, and information management. (SR)

Discusses the development of several self-report measures of communication apprehension; included are lists of the test items employed. (SW)

Characterizes several types of quiet children and their communication problems. Offers suggestions for classroom teachers on ways to help and avoid hurting these students. (JMF)

Considers aspects of teachers' communication and their effect on clarity. Finds that clarity was positively correlated with the instructor's perceived nonverbal immediacy and sociocommunicative style, and with enhanced student affect toward the instructor and course. Argues that teachers need to be clear in their oral and written communication to…

Presents research concerning the school environment as a potential cause of increased communication apprehension in some children. Indicates a substantial increase in the average communication apprehension level of children occurs between kindergarten and grade five and that a disproportionately greater number of teachers with high communication…

Quiet children form the largest group of learning-disabled students in the schools. This booklet is designed for teachers who wish to help such children. The first section provides a summary of current theory and research concerning reasons children are quiet, different kinds of quiet children, the phenomenon of communication apprehension, and…