Oral Communication in Context: Quarter 1 - Module 1: Functions, Nature and Process of Communication
Oral Communication in Context: Quarter 1 - Module 1: Functions, Nature and Process of Communication
Oral Communication in Context: Quarter 1 - Module 1: Functions, Nature and Process of Communication
in Context
Quarter 1 – Module 1:
Functions, Nature and Process of
Communication
Oral Communication in Context
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Quarter 1 – Module 1: Functions, Nature and Process of Communication
First Edition, 2020
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depict skill, action and purpose. Through our hands, we may learn, create and
accomplish. Hence, the hand in this learning resource signifies that you, as a
learner, are capable and empowered to successfully achieve the relevant
competencies and skills at your own pace and time. Your academic success lies in
your own hands!
This module was designed to provide you with fun and meaningful opportunities for
guided and independent learning at your own leap and speed. You will be enabled to
process the contents of the learning resource while being an active learner.
1. Use the module with care. Do not put unnecessary mark/s on any part of the
module. Use a separate sheet of paper in answering the exercises.
2. Do not forget to answer What I Know before moving on to the other
activities included in the module.
3. Read the directions carefully before doing each task.
4. Observe honesty and integrity in doing the tasks and in checking your
answers.
5. Finish the task at hand before proceeding to the next.
6. Return this module to your teacher/facilitator once you are through with it.
If you encounter any difficulty in answering the tasks in this module, do not
hesitate to consult your teacher or facilitator. Always bear in mind that you are
not alone.
We hope that through this material, you will experience meaningful learning and
gain deep understanding of the relevant competencies. You can do it!
What I Need to Know
This module was designed and written with you in mind. It is here to help you
master the nature, process and function of communication. The scope of this
module permits it to be used in many different learning situations. The language
used recognizes the diverse vocabulary level of students. The lessons are arranged to
follow the standard sequence of the course.
What’s In
Believe it or not, your coming to your family is a great joy! Your first cry
immediately after birth announced your arrival into this world. Afterwards, your
mother understood that when you cry, you were hungry and gave you milk in
response. Your face also expressed your feelings. As years passed by, you started
pronouncing short words and responded by waving your hands or nodding your
head and most of the times, laughing out loud. Today, you can act out, speak,
and write to tell everyone what you think and feel. These are the ways you
communicate.
What’s New
When you exchange ideas with someone or you send information to others,
you do it in two ways. You either use words to say what you want to say or you
express yourself through gestures and facial expressions. Since then, people have
the inherent need to communicate. Humans are social beings. They live to interact
regularly with others. In fact, their endurance is due to their ability to express
themselves and connect to one another and the world they live in.
When you look back in the history of humankind, you will find that early man
could not speak as you do today. Records show that people have used various
communication techniques such as the use of symbols, gestures, sounds, drawings,
and sign languages (Littlejohn, 2002 as cited in Amudavalli, n.d.). Words and
languages developed much later in human history.
Look at the pictures below. Identify the different ways of communicating with others.
Write your answers on a separate sheet of paper.
1. 2.
3. 4.
5.
What is It
NATURE OF COMMUNICATION
Communication is a two-way process of connecting to both living and non-
living things. It is also a means of sharing and exchanging messages, information,
ideas, and feelings for mutual understanding (Gregoriom, J.C., 2015).
Communication connects people and the world they live in. It is through
communication that people are able to express their thoughts and ideas or convey
information and messages through word of mouth, gestures and signals, signs, and
others. People have always communicated with one another in various forms.
Let us further define communication using the two key terms stated above,
“message” and “understand”.
1. Communication is a message understood.
Unless a message is understood, we cannot say that communication has
taken place. Let us send a message to someone and say, “where came first”. The
person who gets this message would wonder what it means, for the arrangement of
the words does not make any sense. The message is sent but the receiver does not
understand it. Therefore, for communication to take place, we have to consider two
conditions. First, there should be a clear message. Second, the message must be
understood by the receiver for whom it is meant.
PROCESS OF COMMUNICATION
There are also times when we fail to communicate effectively which results to
misunderstanding or miscommunication. Why do you think this thing happens?
What are the ways to avoid them?
FUNCTIONS OF COMMUNICATION
Why do we communicate?
From the above table, we realize that communication serves many purposes.
Whether we are at home, in school, at work, or at play, we engage in
communication. We will discuss these functions in detail in Module 4.
What’s More
You may probably have recalled many situations that occurred from the time
you woke up until the time that you are about to sleep at night. This is because
communication transactions happen every time we interact with our own selves
and with others. We cannot help but communicate!
What I Have Learned
Now, based on the above discussions, fill-in the following KWLH Chart to track your
learning status in this module. Write your answer on a separate sheet of paper.
K W L H
(What do I (What (What did I (How did I
know before concepts or learn from learn it? Cite
the start of ideas do I this lesson?) samples and
this module?) want to know situations)
more?)
Nature of
Communication
Process of
Communication
Functions of
Communication
Create a comic strip showing how you would communicate to your community the
advantages of following health protocols and guidelines amidst COVID-19 pandemic
in your municipality or province. You may cut-out pictures of people or authorities
to depict your character, but be sure to write your own original scripts and texts.
Activity 2: Reflections
Explain what you have learned and realized in this module and how you will
be able to apply your learnings in your life. Write your reflections using the
following paragraph starters.
Today, I learned ….
I realized …
Therefore, I will…
Post Test
Directions: Read each item carefully then choose the letter that corresponds to your
answer. Write your answers on a separate sheet of paper.
Picture Talk. Write short conversations using the cut-out pictures from
magazines, brochures, or any other materials. Consider the nature and process of
communication. Be guided by the rubric below in making your output. Use a
separate sheet of paper for this activity.
3 2 1
Content/ The output clearly The output partially The output has no
Elements illustrated the illustrated the clear connection of
concepts of nature concepts of nature the concepts of
and processes of and processes of nature and
communication. communication. processes of
communication.
Relevance The output clearly The output partly The output has no
talks about the talks about the clear discussion of
topic chosen. chosen topic. the chosen topic.
Answer Key
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References
Amudadavalli, A. Theories and Models of Communication. Prod. Deparment of
Library and Information Science. May 20, 2020.