Manual for training of facilitators (community component ... - INEE

One-way communication
Two-way communication
Advantages
Disadvantages
What are the advantages of one-way communication
What are the disadvantages
What are the advantages of two-way communication
What are the disadvantages
What responsibilities do we have if we are going to use
one-way communication
Why do we use one-way communication when two-way
communications is proven to be more effective
Remember that asking questions such as “Are we together”
and “Do you understand” (With the whole
group saying ‘Yes’) is not two-way communication.
With the participants, fill in
the chart. It is usual to get
diametrically opposed advantages
and disadvantages: i.e.
the advantages of one-way
communication are the disadvantages
of two-way communication.
[For example; clear instructions,
check for correct ‘receiving’
of information, make sure
that the information is in short
simple statements etc.]
The manual is written so that there is (or should be) a lot of two-way communication,
not just facilitator and learner but also between and among the learners. This is so that
they have psychological ownership of the knowledge and skills, without which they cannot
truly understand and internalize them.
Two-way communication is also necessary for peaceful interaction between people.
People have a responsibility to listen carefully, to communicate clearly, and to clarify points
and summaries information so that the communication is clear and precise.
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