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Lesson 4 Functions of communication

The document outlines the various functions of communication, including control, social interaction, motivation, emotional expression, and information dissemination. Each function is illustrated with examples to demonstrate its significance in different contexts. Additionally, the document includes group activities and reflective questions to engage learners in understanding the importance of communication.

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Lesson 4 Functions of communication

The document outlines the various functions of communication, including control, social interaction, motivation, emotional expression, and information dissemination. Each function is illustrated with examples to demonstrate its significance in different contexts. Additionally, the document includes group activities and reflective questions to engage learners in understanding the importance of communication.

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Lesson 4

Functions of
Communication
Communication is the process of
exchanging information, ideas,
thoughts, or feelings between
individuals or groups. The functions
of communication describe the
various purposes it serves in
different contexts.
Control
Communication functions to control behavior.
• Example:
1. A small organization such as a family has its house rules which
every member has to follow.
2. The school implements rules which students and other
members of the school community are obliged to follow.
3. The dress code in a business organization serves to dictate the
style dressing among its members, particularly the employees.
Social Interaction
Communication allows individuals to interact with others.
• Example:
1. A students has to talk with his parents regarding his allowance
and school requirements.
2. He has to talk to the driver of the jeep or bus, if not to the LRT or
MRT ticketing clerk.
3. In school, it is inevitable for him not to converse with his teachers,
classmates, schoolmates, school employees and offi cials.
Motivation
Communication motivates or encourages people to live better.
Motivation is either internal or external.
• INTERNAL MOTIVATION comes from within. It is something
personal. For example: A student is motivated to study hard
because of his desires to graduate with honors.
• EXTERNAL MOTIVATION emanates from the outside or from
people surrounding him. For example: A student is motivated to
study hard because of his father's promise to give him an
expensive car once he graduates with honors.
Motivation

Encouraging words serve to stimulate people to perform


or do better, that is, motivate them in a positive way. For
example:
1. A breast cancer patient may desire to live longer after
he hears words of hope from his loved ones.
2. A failing student may continue pursuing his chosen
career path the moment he hears words of
encouragement from the school's guidance counselor.
Emotional Expression

Communication facilitates people’s expression of their


feelings and emotions.
• For Example: When one informs another about the
impending super typhoon, the informer may express
various emotions in diff erent situations.
Emotional Expression

1. As he informs his loved ones, he may show fear


because their house is not a safe place to stay
when there is a super typhoon.
2. He may show love or concern as he informs them
for them to get ready for the calamity.
3. He may show joy and excitement as he envisions
another day of no classes or a grand vacation.
Information Dissemination
Communication functions to convey information.
• Example:
1. A new policy to be implemented school- wide has to be
made known to all members before its implementation.
2. The school administration must tell all students enrolled
in board courses such accountancy and engineering,
specifi cally the grades that they have to earn for them to
be retained.
GROUP ACTIVITY
DO IT IN 30 MINS.
GROUP 1 – CONTROL (ROLE PLAY)
GRPOUP 2 – SOCIAL INTERACTION (JINGLE)
GROUP 3 - MOTIVATION (POEM)
GROUP 4 – EMOTIONAL EXPRESSION (DANCE)
GROUP 5 – INFORMATION DESSIMINATION
(SONG)
Answer the following questions
1. The teacher reads and discusses classroom policies to her
students.
2. Ross greets Rachel; then, they start talking about their plans
for the holidays.
3. Phoebe shares her insights on how to live peacefully despite
a complicated life.
4. Monica shares her personal frustrations with Chandler.
5. The geometry teacher lectures about mathematical concepts.
Answer the following questions

6. Sheila delivers her valedictory speech.


7. The President delivers his last State of the Nation
Address.
8. A television personality thanks the supportive
moviegoers during an interview.
9. The city mayor presents her strategies to execute the
plans in a public forum.
10. A tourist guide orients a group of tourists about a
Give 5 Reasons Or Purpose Why
People Communicate
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Think of a person who best
motivates you. How does
he/she serve as your
motivation? Recall the
motivating line she/he gave
Write your insights gained from the discussion.
Complete the following phrases.

I have learned that


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It is important that
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