Importance of effective communication for students

Effective communication is a two-way process, where each person is responsible for his/her own part. When people communicate effectively, it helps them feel more comfortable in talking about important information, sharing concerns or asking for help. Being able to communicate with others is one of the best life skills a person can develop. Someone who can effectively communicate thoughts, ideas, and feelings is better equipped for success both on the job and in personal relationships.

Communication skills are essential for a successful career of a student. In today’s competitive world, communication skills in business are the most sought after quality of an educated person. Reading, writing and listening carefully are the three most important communication skills for students. These skills like most of the communication skills sounds too familiar as a result of which we take them for granted.

Apart from reading and writing, presentations, reports and speeches are now part of schools and colleges' curriculum. This has been introduced in schools and colleges for the overall development of students. This makes expressive skills and managing skills also important for a student.

Some of the importance of effective communication for students are:

Self Esteem: In general, people want to be heard. If a teacher shows interest in a student’s opinions, that student will feel that his/her thoughts or ideas are being appreciated. This increases self-esteem and confidence. A confident student is less likely to second guess his answers on tests, and a self-assured student is more likely to speak up in class. Class participation leads to increased learning for the entire class.

Class Performance: Teachers who reward student communication and class participation will notice an improvement in overall class performance. A teacher can gauge the effectiveness of a lecture by student feedback. By asking questions, a teacher can determine if students were able to retain the imparted information. If there are a lack of responses from the class, it is likely that the students were unable to understand the lecture. This can lead to poor performance in exams.

Professional Growth: A degree of communication is required in every profession, and communication skills are necessary at even the most preliminary stages of career growth. For example, an applicant must be able to communicate his/her skills and abilities during an interview in order to acquire a job.

USTM helps in developing student’s communication skills in all aspects of their life, from professional life to social gatherings and everything in between.  The ability to communicate information accurately, clearly and as intended, is a vital life skill that is taught at USTM and something that should not be overlooked.

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