Grade $$11$$ - STM $$1$$ Effective Communication Flashcards

A complete set of vocabulary flashcards based on the Grade $$11$$ communication lesson notes, covering basic communication elements, speech contexts, and digital interaction principles.

Self-Introduction

A basic form of communication used to share who you are.

Communication

The process of exchanging ideas, information, thoughts, and feelings between a sender and a receiver.

Sender

The initiator of communication; someone who encodes and sends a message to a receiver through a particular channel.

Message

The information, ideas or thoughts conveyed by the speaker in words or in action.

Channel

The medium, mean, manner or method in which a message is processed.

Receiver

The individual (or the group of individuals) to whom a message is directed; also called the audience or decoder.

Feedback

The reactions, responses, or information provided by the receiver.

Encoding

The process of converting the message into words, actions, or other forms that the speaker does.

Decoding

The process of interpreting the encoded message of the speaker by the receiver.

Context

The environment where communication takes place.

Barriers

The factors that affect the flow of communication.

Communicating One’s Heart

Sharing thoughts, feelings, and intentions with honesty, respect, and calmness.

Honesty

A key quality of communicating one’s heart which means to tell the truth.

Respect

A key quality of communicating one’s heart that involves speaking gently even if you disagree.

Calmness

A key quality of communicating one’s heart that involves controlling your voice and actions.

Empathy

A key quality of communicating one’s heart that involves thinking about how your words affect others.

Clarity

A key quality of communicating one’s heart that refers to expressing yourself clearly.

I FEEL Format

A communication structure expressed as: I feel [feeling] when [description] because [explanation]. I hope [proposed improvement].

Speech Context

The circumstances or situations in which communication takes place.

Intrapersonal Communication

Communication that involves talking to yourself and involves meditation about yourself where you think about your life.

Interpersonal Communication

Communication that involves talking to one or a limited number of people.

Dyad

Communication between $2$ people.

Small Group

Communication involving at least $3$ but not more than $12$ people.

Public Communication

Communication that involves a wide group of people with very varied traits, background, interest and persuasions.

Mass Communication

Communication through media like television, radio, or the internet to reach a large and diverse audience.

Organization Communication

The structured process of sharing information, ideas, and meaning within an organization.

Intercultural Communication

Refers to communication between individuals who have different culture.

Digital Connection

The process of building, maintaining, and interacting with others using internet based tools and platforms for communication, collaboration, and relationship building.

Netiquette

Following rules of courtesy and politeness online.

Respect Privacy

A principle for digital connections that involves protecting your personal information and respecting the privacy of others.

Think Before You Click

A principle that advises always reading and reviewing your message before sending or posting.