Communication for the Classroom Teacher (9th Edition)

There are many changes to this ninth edition of Communication for the Classroom Teacher. In this edition, we have tried to maintain a multi-disciplinary approach and focus on an audience of "teachers of all disciplines." In doing so, we have changed some communication specific vocabulary (specifically as it relates to theory) to reach a wider audience. We have also attempted to make the ninth edition more “student friendly” while promoting an interactive classroom.

You’ll find that this edition provides:

• Chapter content that more closely aligns with chapter objectives.
• Reading Objectives and Discussion Prompts located at the end of each chapter objective to help teachers and students engage in a more interactive classroom. These tools allow students opportunities to prepare for participation in an instructional discussion.
• Bolded key terms throughout each chapter with a summary of key terms at the close of each chapter will help students better prepare for exams.
• A new section on Out of Class Communication in Chapter 2. 
• A new section on the Importance of Listening in Chapter 3.
• A new title (Language) and reorganization of Chapter 4 with an expansion of the coverage on verbal communication which includes Teacher Clarity, Teacher Appropriateness and Verbal Delivery.
• A reorganization of Chapter 5 to include Lesson Planning based on state or national standards and more practical suggestions on how to plan and prepare a lecture.
• Significant reorganization and streamlining of the information in Chapter 9 with a new section on Handling Crisis Situations.