1. ORAL COMMUNICATION IN CONTEXT
Lesson 5
Various Strategies to Avoid
Communication Breakdown
2. What I need to know
a) Define communication breakdown.
b) Identify the various barriers of effective
communication.
c) Value the importance of studying the
v a r i o u s s t r a t e g i e s t o a v o i d
communication breakdown.
d) Illustrate a diagram that uses various
strategies to avoid communication
breakdown.
3. What’s new (Motivational Questions)
“ S E L F - A U D I T ”
1. Were there any instance/s that in the
communication process you were able
to encounter problems? If yes, what are
those problems you were able to
e n c o u n t e r ?
2 . H o w d i d y o u o v e r c o m e t h o s e
problems you encounter during the
communication process?
4. What is it
DEFINITION, VARIOUS BARRIERS and
STRATEGIES to avoid COMMUNICATION
BREAKDOWN
• T h e r e a r e i n s t a n c e s w h e n
communication breaks down and
misunderstanding occurs because of
certain barriers. To become an effective
communicator, you should recognize
t h e s e b a r r i e r s t h a t h i n d e r t h e
communication process. This will enable
you to control the situation, reset
conditions, and start anew.
5. The table below presents some barriers to effective
communication with corresponding solutions.
Barrier Example Solution
Emotional barriers You are having a bad day or you
feel frustrated.
Recognize these kinds of emotions, and
politely ask the other person to give you
a moment so you can relax or calm
yourself.
You sit in a meeting or class where
you think the speaker is boring.
Recognize this kind of attitude,
reset, and reflect on how you can
be interested in what the speaker
is pointing out.
Use of jargon
You are a scientist discussing a
certain weather phenomenon
with your neighbor who does not
know much about the topic.
Jargon refers to the set of specialized
vocabulary in a certain field. To avoid
communication breakdown due to lack
of clarity, adjust your language; use
layman’s terms or simple words.
Lack of
confidence
You are asked to share something
about your day or weekend, but
you are hesitant because you are
shy.
Develop self-confidence by joining
organizations where you can share and
d e v e l o p y o u r i n t e r e s t s . L o o k f o r
opportunities in your school or community
that will help you find your strengths and
improve your abilities.
Noisy environment
You are having a conversation
with some friends when a song
was played loudly.
Recognize that noise is a common
barrier.
Make some adjustments by asking
someone to minimize the volume or by
looking for a quiet area where you can
resume the conversation.
6. Additional Information
1. Emotional barrier
Emotional barriers to communication are
usually due to a lack of emotional
awareness or control, often referred to
as emotional intelligence. By better
understanding our inner emotions, we
can communicate more productively
with others in the workplace and our
everyday lives.
7. 2. Use of jargon
One of the biggest communication
barriers – and one that's easily avoided –
is the use of jargon. Jargon words are
meant to enhance communication by
simplifying a particular concept. This
works when everyone involved in the
conversation is aware of the word's
meaning.
8. 3. Lack of Confidence
Interrupting others while they are
s p e a k i n g a l s o c r e a t e s a p o o r
environment for communication. Lacking
confidence. Lacking confidence can be
a m a j o r b a r r i e r t o e f f e c t i v e
communication. Shyness, difficulty being
assertive, or low self-worth can hinder
your ability to make your needs and
opinions known.
9. 4. Noisy Environment
Background noise can have a profound
i m p a c t o n t h e e f f e c t i v e n e s s o f
communication in several different ways.
They may mishear and misunderstand
the communication. This can cause
stress and anxiety, which in themselves
a r e f u r t h e r b a r r i e r s t o e f f e c t i v e
communication.
10. What’s more (Enrichment Activity)
Let’s Try!
A. “Let’s check it out!”
Analyze the picture below. Identify what particular barrier of
communication the picture shows and explain how it affects the
effectivity of the communication process.
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12. What have I learned? (Analysis)
1. Upon learning the definition of communication breakdown, what do
you think are the common barriers of communication you have
encountered and observed when having communication in your
daily activity? Explain each barriers of how it affects the flow of the
communication process.
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2. What are the various strategies and solutions you apply to overcome
communication breakdown?
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3. Did the various strategies and solutions to avoid communication
breakdown being used is effective? How did it become effective?
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13. What can I do
Let’s try another activity!
How much have you learned?
Consider yourself as an artist, illustrate a diagram that uses various
strategies on how are you going to have an effective
communication process and avoid communication breakdown.
Explain the flow of your diagram.
14. Additional Activities (Assignment)
Agreement:
Study your lessons from:
Definition, the Nature, Functions and
Process of Communication
Various Models of Communication
Various Barriers and Strategies to
avoid Communication Breakdown
