Level Of Communication Skills Research Articles

A randomized controlled trial assessing behavioral, cognitive, emotional and physiological changes resulting from a communication skills training in physicians caring for cancer patients

ObjectiveThis randomized study assesses behavioral, cognitive, emotional and physiological changes resulting from a communication skills training (CST) for physicians caring for cancer patients. MethodsMedical specialists (N = 90) were randomly assigned in groups to complete a manualized 30-h CST or to a waiting list. Assessments included behavioral (communication skills), cognitive (self-efficacy, sense of mastery), emotional (perceived stress) and physiological (heart rate) measures. Assessments were made at baseline (both groups), after CST program (training group), and four months after (waiting list group). All assessments were conducted before, during, and after a complex communication task with an advanced-stage cancer simulated patient (SP). ResultsTrained physicians had higher levels of communication skills (from RR=1.32; p = .003 to RR=41.33; p < .001), self-efficacy (F=9.3; p = .003), sense of mastery (F=167.9; p < .001) and heart rate during the SP encounter (from F=7.4; p = .008 to F=4; p = .050) and same levels of perceived stress (F=3.1; p = .080). ConclusionA learner-centered, skills-focused and practice-oriented manualized 30-h CST induced multilevel changes indicating physician engagement in a learning process. Practice implicationsTrainers should consider the CST multilevel benefits (behavioral, cognitive, emotional and physiological) before, during and after a complex communication simulated task as an innovative way to assess the efficacy of a communication skills learning process.

PENGUASAAN KEMAHIRAN KOMUNIKASI PELAJAR MELALUI PEMBELAJARAN BERASASKAN PROJEK BERORIENTASIKAN ANIMASI

Communication skills should be dominated by students as a long-term preparation step in working on competent knowledge and skills to face the global working market. Project-oriented Learning Approach (PBP) Animation is an innovation in today's education that can increase the mastery of student communication skills in learning. This article aims to identify the mastering of student communication skills through animated-oriented project-based learning in Islamic communication and broadcasting courses at Kuching Sarawak Polytechnic. The research methodology implemented was through a quantitative survey study using questionnaire via Google Form software as a research instrument. The sample of this study involved 177 semester five students taking Islamic communications and broadcasting courses at Kuching Sarawak Polytechnic and elected random sampling easily. The study data was analyzed using the Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) software version 26.0. The findings show that the mastery of student communication skills in animated PBP is high. Analysis found that there was no difference in the level of communication skills through animated PBP against gender and field of study. Hence, the lecturer is hoped that lecturers can mold the animation of animated PBP approaches as an alternative method in enhancing the mastery of student communication skills to ensure the continuity of the Islamic education system in polytechnic institutions expanding in tandem with the demands and requirements of the 21st century learning.

Kemampuan Komunikasi Matematis Siswa SMP ditinjau dari Self-Efficacy pada Materi Perbandingan di Desa Karangpawitan

Mathematical communication skills are the ability to organize mathematical thoughts, communicate mathematical ideas logically and clearly to others, analyze and evaluate mathematical thoughts and strategies used by others, and use mathematical language to express ideas appropriately. The importance of mathematical communication skills in learning mathematics, in fact, must be supported also by affective aspects which also contribute to the success of one's learning. This study aims to analyze how mathematical communication skills in terms of self-efficacy in Comparative material. This research is a qualitative research. The research subjects were five seventh grade students in Karangpawitan Village. The sampling technique used is simple random sampling technique with the criteria for taking the subject according to the availability of students. The instruments used are written test questions, interviews, and questionnaires. From the results of the study, it was concluded that the level of self-efficacy affects the level of students' mathematical communication skills.

Examination of the Relationship Between Social Appearance Anxiety and Communication Skills of Faculty of Sport Sciences Students

Concerns about social appearance, which are common especially among young people, and their preferences in communication based on these concerns have come to a remarkable level. From this point of view, the study aimed determined to examine the relationship between social appearance anxiety and communication skills levels on the students in the faculties of sports sciences. Following the aim, the research was performed on 220 students in total, and male and female students were selected randomly. The sample of the study, in which the relational screening model, which is one of the quantitative research methods, was used as a method. Besides, the "Social Appearance Anxiety Scale" (SAAS) and the " Communication Skills Assessment Scale (CSAS) was used, and ANOVA and t-tests were used in the statistical evaluation of the data. In the evaluation of the data, it was determined that there was a statistically significant difference between the groups in the sub-dimensions of communication skills in terms of communication skills depending on gender (p&lt;0.05). Moreover, it was understood that there was no statistically significant difference between the groups in terms of social appearance anxiety related to the gender variable (p&gt;0.05).

Цифрові маркетингові комунікації в Україні в аспекті готовності споживачів

Цифрові маркетингові комунікації в Україні в аспекті готовності споживачів

ANALISIS KEMAMPUAN KOMUNIKASI SISWA DALAM MENYELESAIKAN SOAL POLA BILANGAN

Research conducted to find out the level of communication skills of students, in the point of the number pattern that contains 5 points of essay problems. The instrument has passed the problem validation test and was tested to students of grade VIII of one of the State Junior High Schools in West Bandung Regency, by conducting the following process: 1). Preparation, 2). Implementation and 3). Evaluation. This research uses a derifrift method with data collection techniques through observations. Data obtained from the results of instrument trials and the results of errors in the settlement process, and the results of the study showed that students' communication skills were at moderate interpretation.

ANALYSIS OF STUDENT MATHEMATIC COMMUNICATION DIFFICULTIES IN THE APPLICATION OF THE THINK PAIR SHARE LEARNING MODEL

This study aims to describe: (1) students' mathematical communication skills in the application of the Think Pair Share cooperative learning model; and (2) the difficulty of mathematical communication and students' creative thinking in solving mathematical problems through the Think Pair Share cooperative learning model. This research is a qualitative research with a descriptive approach. The subjects in this study involved 35 students of grade VII-1 SMP Wiraswasta Batangkuis for the academic year 2020/2021. Based on the research data, it was found that: (1) The level of students' mathematical communication skills on the material of rectangles and squares in medium-ability students had the highest proportion, followed by low and high-ability students; and (2) The difficulty of students' mathematical communication skills in applying the Think Pair Share learning model is the difficulty of facts, concepts, operations, and principles

The Role of Co-Curriculum in Enhancing Students’ Soft Skills: Communication Skills

This study attempts to highlight issues related to soft skills, namely communication skills among students of Universiti Utara Malaysia. Soft skills that include communication skills, problem solving skills, teamwork, leadership skills and social responsibility, are important elements that are highly emphasized and essential in addition to academic skills. The co-curriculum courses offered at ever public university in Malaysia, among others, aim to shape and develop the personality of students as well as provide them with various components of soft skills. Students with good soft skills will easily adapt to their working environment. Employers prioritize soft skills especially communication skills and social responsibility in employees’ selection sessions. Thus, this study was conducted with a major focus on communication skills. The three objectives of this study are to identify the level of communication skills among UUM students; to identify the significance of co-curriculum courses in influencing students’ communication skills and to identify the role of attitude in improving communication skills among UUM students. The primary data were gathered using questionnaires distributed to UUM students who are undertaking co-curriculum courses. The data will then be analyzed using Structured Equation Model (SEM), as well as descriptive analysis. A communication indexes has also been developed to identify the level of communication skills among UUM students. The findings show that the communication index for UUM students were between 0.70 (lowest score) and 0.78 (highest score) and the average score is 0.74. The score is normal since the value is above 0.5. Both the independent variables; co-curriculum courses and attitude were positively significant in developing students’ communication skills in UUM at the significant level of less than five percent.

Influence of Professional Competence on Users Satisfaction of Colleges of Education Libraries in Lagos State, Nigeria

&#x0D; &#x0D; &#x0D; Satisfaction is a driving force that makes a library user determined to use the library repeatedly. Satisfaction cannot be achieved in the library without a competent professional in the field of information management to manage the library resources and respond to users professionally although library employ graduate but there still exist the issue of users‟ dissatisfaction with some library workers. The study investigated the influence of professional competence on users' satisfaction with college library. The study adopted survey research design. The study population comprised 12,450 users of libraries in colleges of education in Lagos State, Nigeria. the sample size of 378 was derived from Krejcie and Morgan table of 1970. A validated questionnaire was used for data collection. The Cronbach alpha reliability coefficient of the construct ranged from 0.909 to 0.934. The response rate of 62% achieved. Data was analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Findings showed that professional competence has significant influence on users satisfaction if colleges of education libraries in Lagos State, Nigeria (R2= 0.268, β= 0.518, t = 9.207, p&lt;0.05). Participants were satisfied with the level of library services in colleges of education in Lagos State, Nigeria was (x̅ =3.21). Library resources (x̅ = 3.15) and findings reveal that the colleges of education employ library staff with of B.Sc. (x̅ =3.36) with high level of communication skills (x̅ =3.19). In conclusion the study found that library environment and staff attitude contribute to users' satisfaction therefore professional with good working attitude and a good environment including complete infrastructure enhances satisfaction. &#x0D; &#x0D; &#x0D;

An Empirical Study on Determining the Communication and Empathy Skill Levels of Healthcare Professionals

Objective: This study was conducted to determine the communication skills and empathy levels of healthcare professionals working in a public hospital in Ankara and to determine the relationship between them.&#x0D; Methods: This study, which is based on the field research method, is carried out in order to determine the communication skills and empathy levels of healthcare professionals working in a public hospital in Ankara, and to reveal the relationship between communication skills and empathy level. The data in the study, which was designed as a descriptive field study, was collected by face-to-face questionnaire technique from 385 healthcare workers in Ankara city center between February and March 2021.&#x0D; Results: Research findings show that the participants have moderate communication skills and empathy. Communication skills and empathy levels of healthcare professionals do not differ according to their gender. As the weekly working time increases, communication skills and empathy levels decrease. There is a positive and significant relationship between communication skill level and empathy.&#x0D; Conclusions: The results of the research indicate that the level of empathy is a positive determinant of communication skills, in other words, as the empathy level increases, the communication skill level increases.

Preparation of Primary School Teachers for Communicative and Rhetorical Activity in School in the Context of their Practical Training

The article deals with the analysis of the state of the primary school teachers’ preparation for communicative-rhetorical activity at school, diagnostics of formation of communicative-rhetorical skills of future teachers. The theorists and practitioners give an important place to rhetoric as a science and an academic subject in the training teachers of the new generation. It is the communicative and rhetorical skills as an important component of the general and professional culture of the teacher that will help the primary school educator to organize the pedagogical process effectively, build convincing communication with children, their parents, colleagues, officials etc. However, in the theory and practice of pedagogical education and science the phenomenon of communicative-rhetorical competence as the most important component of the teacher's professional profile is not realized, its structure is not distinguished, psychological and pedagogical bases and, technology of its formation for students are not clearly defined, the world’s experience of rhetorical personality formation is studied. This was confirmed by the results of a survey conducted among undergraduate students, graduates of pedagogical faculties of Vasyl Stefanyk Precarpathian National University, Kamyanets-Podilsky Ivan Ogienko National University, Drohobych State Pedagogical University of Ivan Franko, students of postgraduate pedagogical education Ivano-Frankivsk, Khmelnytsky, Lviv regions. Thus, most respondents consider their level of communication and rhetorical skills to be insufficient. More than 70% are afraid of the audience; 84% do not know how to speak “without paperˮ. All respondents, including teachers, regardless of work experience, called the main reason for the ineffectiveness of pedagogical communication the fact that during professional training they did not have well-formed communication and rhetorical skills. The obtained results convincingly prove the need for their purposeful formation in future primary school teachers. Optimal construction and implementation of the educational process for the formation of students’ communicative and rhetorical skills is possible with a technological approach, the essence of which is to modernize the didactic system based on the study of its components and experimental verification of its effectiveness, as well as the introduction of in general, the rhetoric of the initial process in the pedagogical institution.

Social Intelligence and its Relationship With Communication Skills among Physical Education Students at Jordanian Universities

The present study aims at recognizing social intelligence and its relationship with communication skills among physical education students at Jordanian Universities, and recognizing the differences in the relationship between social intelligence and communication skills according to variables of (gender, educational level, and universities). The researchers used the descriptive approach (survey). The study sample consisted of (418) male and female students whom were chosen randomly. Study instruments consisted of the social intelligence and the communication skills scales. Scales were standardized in terms of validity and reliability. Sample of the study consisted of the faculties of physical education in Jordanian universities, namely (The University of Jordan, The Hashemite University, Mut’ah University, and Yarmouk University). In order to answer the objectives of the study, the statistical package for social sciences (SPSS) program was used, in addition to the frequencies, percentages, means, and standard deviations. The study concluded that there is a medium positive relationship between social intelligence and communication skills, which means that the more social intelligence, the greater communication skills students have, where the level of social intelligence reached (3.89) and the level of communication skills reached (3.86). The researchers recommend using the two scales to measure social intelligence and communication skills for another sample equivalent to the research sample at Jordanian universities.

Kemampuan Komunikasi Matematis Siswa Pada Materi Aritmatika Sosial Kelas VII SMP IT Islamilillah Simpang III Pangkalan Susu

This study aims to determine the students' mathematical communication skills on Social Arithmetic material for class VII SMP IT Islamilillah Simpang III Pangkalan Susu. This type of research is a descriptive quanittative research. This research was conducted at SMP IT Islamillah Simpang III Pangkalan Susu. The subjects of this study were students of class VII SMP IT Islamilillah Simpang III Pangkalan Susu with a total of 28 students. The object of this research is the mathematical communication ability of the seventh grade students of SMP IT Islamillah Simpang III Pangkalan Susu. Data collection techniques used are tests and interviews. Data analysis was carried out based on the results of tests and interviews referring to the criteria of mathematical communication skills using 6 levels of students' mathematical communication skills. The results showed that the mathematical communication skills of seventh grade students of SMP IT Islamillah on social arithmetic material were at the level of communication skills. This can be seen from the results of the 28 mathematical communication skills test in the low category there are 6 students at level 0 and 8 students at level 1. In the medium category there are 4 students at level 2 and 5 students at level 3. In the high category there are 3 students at level 3. level 4 and 2 students at level 5.

Challenging behaviour in students with intellectual disabilities: the role of individual and classmates' communication skills.

BackgroundChildren and adolescents with intellectual disabilities (ID) are at increased risk of developing challenging behaviour. Challenging behaviour may be partially explained by low individual communicative competences. However, communication involves at least two partners, thus outcomes may also vary according to each interaction partners' abilities. We therefore investigated the degree to which the interplay between individual and classmates' communication skills predicts changes in challenging behaviour among students with ID.MethodsThis study used a longitudinal design with two measurement points across one school year. Challenging behaviour and communication skills were measured by teacher reports in 1125 students with ID attending special needs schools. Applying a multilevel approach, we investigated (1) whether higher individual communication skills at the first measurement were related to a subsequent decrease in challenging behaviour and (2) whether this effect was moderated by classmates' levels of communication skills. In addition, we examined (3) if classroom communication skills were indirectly related to a decrease in challenging behaviour by influencing individual communicative abilities.ResultsHigher individual communication skills at the first measurement were significantly related to a decrease in general challenging behaviour over the school year. This effect was not moderated by classroom‐level communication skills. However, classmates' communication skills exerted an indirect influence by enhancing individual communicative abilities. Further analyses suggested classroom contextual effects related to a decrease in several sub‐domains of challenging behaviour.ConclusionsThe study results suggest that both individual communicative competences and those of the classroom context are relevant to understanding challenging behaviour development in ID. Perspectives for counteracting such behaviour in light of the present findings are discussed.

Development of Communication Competence in Foreign Medical Students at English for Careers Classes

The article reviews the results of the investigation of the development of communication competence of foreign medical students of Donetsk National Medical University, located in Ukraine. The research objective is to show the importance of the designed system of practical classes of English for careers on evidence-based medicine in Ukrainian medical universities. The article submits the data, received in the process of the experimental work, aimed at developing foreign students’ communication competence at English for careers classes. The survey is aimed at determination of the primary level of speaking skills of the 3rd year students in their communication with peers, lecturers, colleagues, patients, relatives and friends to define the students’ readiness for development of communication competence at English for careers classes at the university. The questionnaire, as the first diagnostic part of the experiment, was carried out to check out the students’ level of communication skills at the initial stage in control and experimental groups. Formative stage of the research included gradual elaboration and implementation of the system of English classes that included various speaking activities such as interviewing, discussions, giving feedback, making descriptions, presentations, research papers and essays, written online debates and monographs for developing communication competence. The diagnostic results of the experiment presented at its final part proved the importance of the work, done for the development of communication competence of future doctors at English for careers classes. According to the Mann-Whitney U test, the entire work confirmed the hypothesis.

Effects on Primary School Teacher Candidates of Developing and Implementing Jigsaw Technique Activities Enriched with Educational Games in Science and Technology Teaching Lessons

Abstract Introduction: The aim of the study was to examine the effects on Primary School Teacher Candidates of developing and implementing jigsaw technique activities enriched with educational games in Science and Technology Teaching lessons. Methods: In the study, the mixed design was used. The single group pre-test post-test weak experimental pattern from among quantitative research methods and a case study from among qualitative research methods were used. The study group consisted of 48 teacher candidates continuing their education at Istanbul University, in the Primary Education Department Classroom Teaching Program during the 2018-2019 academic year. In the Science and Technology II lessons the “Jigsaw technique enriched with educational games” was implemented. The “Communication Skills Scale” and the “Opinion Form Jigsaw Technique Enriched with Educational Games” (JTEEG) were used as data collection tools. The SPSS 16 program and the content analysis method were used for data analysis. Results: When the quantitative data obtained from the study were examined, it was determined that there were statistically significant differences between the pre-test and post-test mean scores of the communication skills scale in favor of the post-test. Based on the qualitative findings of the study, teacher candidates stated opinions including the themes of “Positive Opinions”, “Negative Opinions”, and “Preferring the Technique “and” Suggestions for technique related changes”. It was also observed that the majority of the teacher candidates indicated positive opinions. Discussion: It is important that teacher candidates who will be educating students in the future develop their skill levels in order to improve the communication skills of their students. As can be understood from the results of the present study, JTEEG is effective in developing the communication skills of classroom teacher candidates. Also, it is very important that the classroom teachers who will teach a science lesson for the first time increase the interest of the class making sure that the students enjoy science. It can be put forth, based on the findings of the study that JTEEG is quite effective in making students like a science lesson and learn through enjoyment. Limitations: There were several limitations to this study. The first limitation was that this research relied on only Primary School Teacher Candidates’ data. The second limitation was the subject. The study was carried out only on the “Properties of Matter” unit. The third limitation was that the study data were only collected in Turkey, and so, the study results are only regionally generalizable. Conclusion: In conclusion, it was observed as a result of the present study on the impacts of developing JTEEG related activities and implementing them that the technique used in this study resulted in an increase in the communication skill levels of teacher candidates. As can be understood from the results of the present study, JTEEG is effective in developing the communication skills of classroom teacher candidates. Hence, it can be suggested in the light of the findings of this study that education environments should be arranged based on JTEEG. Also, it can be stated, based on the statements of the teacher candidates, that they mostly have positive opinions on the implemented technique. Science lessons are among the lessons that students mostly approach with concern. The fact that it involves abstract concepts and that some of its subjects are perceived as difficult are among the reasons for this concern. Students get to take a science lesson for the first time in the 3rd grade. It is very important that the classroom teachers who will teach the science lesson for the first time increase the interest of the class by making sure that the students enjoy science. It can be put forth, based on the findings of the study, that JTEEG is quite effective in making children like the science lessons and learn through enjoyment, since it enables them to be more active, take responsibility while providing them with the opportunity to develop new games and activities, establish more communication with other students in addition to making abstract concepts more concrete. For this reason, it is very important that the techniques to be applied are learned and applied by the teacher candidates.

Desire to Die Statements in the Era of Voluntary Assisted Dying: An Audit of Patients Known to a Victorian Consultation-Liaison Palliative Care Service.

Objectives: In the new era of voluntary assisted dying (VAD) legislation in Australia, this study aimed to explore (1) underlying reasons for desire to die statements (DTDSs), (2) clinician responses to DTDSs and (3) whether DTDSs were a true request for VAD. Methods: Clinical audit using an existing prospectively collected quality assurance database, supplemented by electronic medical records. Patients known to a consultation-liaison palliative care service who expressed a DTDS between October 2019 and September 2020 were included. Results: Forty-one patients were included; 29 (71%) were male, 29 (71%) had a malignancy and 31 (76%) expressed a DTDS more than once. Uncontrolled psychological symptoms were present more often than physical (n = 30 vs 19 [73% vs 46%]), yet physical symptoms were addressed more frequently than psychological (80% vs 63% of the time). Based on available data, the VAD assessment process was commenced by 7 patients, and death by VAD occurred for 2 patients. Conclusions: In our study, DTDSs were complex, multi-layered requests that more commonly reflected psychological rather than physical suffering. Though VAD is now legally possible, a DTDS was not always synonymous with a request for VAD. Key to responding to these requests are high levels of clinician confidence and communication skills. Training in this area remains critical for the experience of both patients and clinicians.

The BALANCE nutrition education intervention for adolescents with ASD: A formative study in a school setting

BackgroundAdolescents with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) may consume fewer types of foods overall and consume more processed foods than their typically developing peers. This study aimed to collect formative data to develop an eight-week school-based nutrition intervention for adolescents with ASD (Phase I) and to examine the feasibility and acceptability of the intervention in a school setting (Phase II). MethodFocus groups, interviews, surveys, and feasibility testing of outcome measures (dietary intake, psychosocial determinants, height, weight) were conducted. Eleven adolescents and nine parents participated in formative focus groups and interviews, and twelve adolescents participated in a subsequent pilot intervention of BALANCE (Bringing Adolescent Learners with Autism Nutrition and Culinary Education). Lessons included group-based activities and tasting sessions and lasted 45−50-min. Descriptive statistics and thematic analysis were conducted. ResultsAdolescents and parents discussed the importance of having social modeling, visual cues, and student-led initiatives in a nutrition intervention. BALANCE lessons were administered with 100 % adherence, high quality, and 100 % exposure. On average, 11 students attended the intervention lessons (ranged 10–12). Participants reported that the intervention was acceptable; sensory exposure was an important component. ConclusionsInstrument feasibility varied by age and social communication skill level, suggesting that measures should be carefully selected. The BALANCE intervention was feasible to implement and acceptable to adolescents with ASD.

Experiment in creating professionally oriented materials for teaching English to international law students

The study presents results of many years of research and analysis into the process of creating core textbooks and teaching materials aimed at developing linguistic, communicative and professional competences inherent in the future professional activities of International Law students. When creating language learning materials with a focus on a particular profession (e.g. English for Law Students), it is important to proceed from the nature and specific content of day-to-day activities surrounding the future job of a student. Detailed analysis of legal documents and professional activities that International Law students may be involved in in the future allows to gauge the necessary level of English grammar and vocabulary that needs to be attained. The process also points out what specific language and communication skills (e.g. negotiation, persuasion, etc.) as well as professional competencies may be required. Since core textbook for learning English written by native speakers are very generic and, naturally, do not aim at achieving the level of English language, communication and professional skills required by those specializing in International Law, we find it of vital importance to create a series of very niche textbooks for achieving these goals. The present study allows us to determine the structure and content of core textbooks and to create a system of grammar and lexical exercises as well communication tasks aimed at acquiring specific grammar and conversational skills within a short period of time. Of particular mention here too is mastering debating skills, which is paramount for International Law students. This again can only be achieved by creating very narrowly focused materials that will introduce these skills gradually.

THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE COMMUNICATION SKILLS OF SPORTS ORGANIZATION EMPLOYEES AND THE LEVELS OF CONFLICT AT THE WORKPLACE

Aim: The aim of this study is to investigate the relationship between communication skill levels and workplace conflict levels of sport organization employees. The population of the study consists of the employees of public sports organizations, while the sample consists of a total of 145 personnel, 93 male and 52 female, who serve in the General Directorate of Sports Services and voluntarily participated in the survey. The Communication Skills Scale developed by Korkut (1996) and the Interpersonal Conflict Scales at Work adapted into Turkish by Aytaç and Başol (2018) were used to collect the data of the study. The analyzes of the obtained data were made using the SPSS 26 package program. Since it was determined that the data showed normal distribution, parametric analyzes were performed. Independent Samples T Test was used to determine whether the communication skills of the participants and the levels of interpersonal conflict in the workplace differ according to gender, Anova analysis to determine whether they differ according to age and working time, and LSD analysis to determine the source of the difference between the groups. Pearson Correlation analysis was conducted to determine the relationship between the communication skill level of the participants and the level of interpersonal conflict at work. Conclusion: As a result, a moderately significant negative correlation was found between the communication skill level mean scores of the participants and the interpersonal conflict level mean scores at the workplace.