Theories of Communication & Philosophical Basis of Instructional Media

1. Define and explain communication theories.
2. Describe the communication process and its components.
3. Analyze different models of communication.
4. Apply communication principles in classroom settings.
5. Evaluate the role of instructional media in education.

13 weeks, about 43 hours in total. Yours will differ.

1. Week 1Module 1: Theories of communication

   • Unit 1: Meaning /Definition of Theory · 2 hours

     Read the definition of theory and identify its two broad sets of meanings.. Reflect on the importance of theory in understanding basic concepts in communication..

   • Unit 2: Meaning/Definition of Communication Theories · 2 hours

     Understand the meaning of communication theories and differentiate theorems from theories.. Explore the brief history of communication theories..

2. Week 2Module 2: Definition of Communication

   • Unit 1: Concept of communication · 3 hours

     Explore various definitions of communication and understand what communication involves.. Reflect on how communication serves as a functional tool in management..

3. Week 3Module 2: Definition of Communication

   • Unit 2: Nature, purposes and types of communication · 3 hours

     Discuss the nature of communication and its elements.. Explain the purposes and identify the various types of communication..

4. Week 4Module 2: Definition of Communication

   • Unit 3: Objectives and dimensions of communication · 3 hours

     Highlight the objectives of communication and explain the dimensions of communication.. Reflect on the importance of understanding these objectives and dimensions for effective communication..

5. Week 5Module 3:

   • Unit 1: Definition of communication process · 3 hours

     Explain the process of communication and discuss its six components.. Draw and label the process of communication to enhance understanding..

6. Week 6Module 3:

   • Unit 2: Principles of communication · 3 hours

     Mention the principles of communication and enumerate the communication situations.. Reflect on the importance of these principles in the communication process..

7. Week 7Module 3:

   • Unit 3: Barriers of effective communication · 3 hours

     Identify and discuss the main barriers to effective communication.. Proffer solutions to the identified barriers of communication..

8. Week 8Module 4:

   • Unit 1: Classroom communication · 3 hours

     Explain classroom communication and mention its different forms.. Reflect on the importance of effective communication in the teaching and learning process..

9. Week 9Module 4:

   • Unit 2: Prerequisites and conditions for effective communication · 3 hours

     Discuss the prerequisites for effective communication in the classroom.. Explain the necessary conditions for good communication in the classroom..

10. Week 10Module 4:

    • Unit 3: Media of communication and barriers to effective communication in the classroom · 3 hours

      Mention and explain some media of communication in the classroom.. Discuss some barriers of communication in the classroom and how to minimize them..

11. Week 11Module 5:

    • Unit 1: David Berlo's communication Model · 3 hours

      Give a brief description of David Berlo's Communication Model.. Explain in detail David Berlo's Communication Model..

    • Unit 2: Harold Lasswell's communication Model · 3 hours

      Study Harold Lasswell's communication model in detail and point out its similarities and differences with David Berlo's communication model..

12. Week 12Module 5:

    • Unit 3: S.M.R.E models of communication · 3 hours

      Discuss the S.M.R.E. Model of Communication.. Explain the Communication model with fidelity and the Communication model with overlapping of experience..

13. Week 13Module 6:

    • Unit 1: Meaning/ Definition of philosophy · 3 hours

      Explain the meaning of philosophy and discuss it as a school discipline.. Identify the branches of philosophy and discuss metaphysics, epistemology, and axiology..