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DR. DOMINGO S. SAGNIP JR.

MASTER TEACHER II

BARRIERS OF

COMMUNICATION

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Barrier is the obstacle that prevents effective exchange of ideas or thoughts.

Sender

Message

Receiver

PHYSICAL | PSYCHOLOGICAL | PERSONAL | LANGUAGUE | CULTURAL

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PHYSICAL BARRIER

  • External noise
  • Structure
  • Distance
  • Environment
  • Inappropriate medium
  • Technical problem
  • Sign and symbol
  • Improper time

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10 meters

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PSYCHOLOGICAL BARRIER

  • Distrust of communicator
  • Failure to communicate
  • Lack of attention
  • Poor retention
  • Attitude and opinion
  • Closed-mindedness

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PERSONAL BARRIER

  • Lack of desire to participate
  • Unwillingness to communicate
  • Lack of skills in communication
  • Poor listening skills
  • Self-centered image
  • Improper use of emotions

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LANGUAGE BARRIER

  • Different languages and dialects
  • Misinterpretation of words
  • Semantic gaps
  • Poor vocabulary
  • Inappropriate pictures/images

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CULTURAL BARRIER

  • Cultural background
  • Social status and economic position
  • Social relationship
  • Norms and values
  • Political beliefs
  • Standards and priorities
  • Religious affiliation

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  • The students seated along the aisle will be called by the teacher to act as representatives of each row.
  • The other members of the class will be instructed to feel free and make some noise. (Disruptive noise will not be tolerated.)

Activity 1

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Activity 1

  • The following instructions will be given by the teacher to the representatives:

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    • Tell the third person in his/her row to approach anyone wearing eyeglasses.
    • Ask that person wearing eyeglasses to go to the board and draw an apple.
    • That same person who drew an apple will have to relay the instructions back to the teacher.
    • Whoever gets the correct instructions first will be declared the winner.

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  • The teacher will ask the students to go to their previous groups and prepare a three-minute presentation of their favorite scene from a movie, TV series, or stage play.
  • The chosen scene should show how one or more communication barriers lead to communication breakdown.
  • The students will be given 7 minutes to prepare and organize.

Activity 2

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