TKT: CLIL Part 1 - Communication Skills

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Match the sentences from the curriculum with their corresponding reasons for communication:

Her opinion in this article is that all animal testing is wrong. = Expressing a viewpoint This graph shows the rise of vehicle exports. = Presenting data visually Diseases such as malaria spread quickly. = Describing a health issue What might happen if an orchestra didn't have a conductor? = Posing a hypothetical question

Match the examples from different subjects with their relevant communication intention:

The Baltic Sea lies between Europe and the Scandinavian Peninsula. = Providing geographical information Why don’t you try using a different pencil with a finer point? = Offering advice We think the ecosystems will change because of the rise in temperatures. = Making a prediction Put the material on the machine bed, raise the cutter, then move the machine bed from left to right. = Giving instructions

Match the curriculum sentences to the type of communication they are demonstrating:

Your different warm-up stretching exercises worked well. = Giving feedback Did you ask us to show the percentages in a pie chart or a bar graph? = Clarifying a task When there is not enough rain, rivers can dry up. = Explaining a concept What I mean is that you have to breathe in deeply. = Clarifying a statement

Match the following curriculum sentences with their communication purposes:

This graph shows the rise of vehicle exports. = Visual representation of trends We think the ecosystems will change because of the rise in temperatures. = Discussing environmental impact What might happen if an orchestra didn't have a conductor? = Engaging in critical thinking Did you ask us to show the percentages in a pie chart or a bar graph? = Understanding requirements Signup and view all the answers

Match the communication sentences with their intended effect:

When there is not enough rain, rivers can dry up. = Highlighting environmental issues Why don’t you try using a different pencil with a finer point? = Encouraging improvement Diseases such as malaria spread quickly. = Raising awareness on health Put the material on the machine bed, raise the cutter, then move the machine bed from left to right. = Instructive guidance Signup and view all the answers

Match the communication skills with their corresponding reasons:

to describe cause and effect = A social revolution is happening due to the influence of new technology. to evaluate work = The house is well planned but they could change the design of the roof so that it is not so flat. to explain a diagram = The table below shows the four main ingredients in 100g of salad dressing. to explain a fact = To avoid attack, many castles were built on high ground. Signup and view all the answers

Match the communication skills with their functions:

to express obligation = In the last five years the government has passed several laws to control the use of guns. to report a prediction = A social revolution is happening due to the influence of new technology. to describe an experiment = The table below shows the four main ingredients in 100g of salad dressing. to express certainty = There are large 3-D forms painted in dark colours but also small 2-D shapes done in pale colours. Signup and view all the answers

Match the skills with the correct descriptions:

to contrast ideas = To avoid attack, many castles were built on high ground. to justify a prediction = In the last five years the government has passed several laws to control the use of guns. to hypothesise = There are large 3-D forms painted in dark colours but also small 2-D shapes done in pale colours. to clarify what’s been said = The house is well planned but they could change the design of the roof so that it is not so flat. Signup and view all the answers

Match the communication skills with their examples:

to give instructions = The house is well planned but they could change the design of the roof so that it is not so flat. to describe location = To avoid attack, many castles were built on high ground. to evaluate work = In the last five years the government has passed several laws to control the use of guns. to explain a diagram = The table below shows the four main ingredients in 100g of salad dressing. Signup and view all the answers

Match the communication skill with the context:

to describe an experiment = The table below shows the four main ingredients in 100g of salad dressing. to explain a diagram = There are large 3-D forms painted in dark colours but also small 2-D shapes done in pale colours. to express agreement = A social revolution is happening due to the influence of new technology. to check instructions = The house is well planned but they could change the design of the roof so that it is not so flat. Signup and view all the answers

Match the communication skills to their applications:

to evaluate work = The house is well planned but they could change the design of the roof so that it is not so flat. to describe events = In the last five years the government has passed several laws to control the use of guns. to report recent events = A social revolution is happening due to the influence of new technology. to explain a fact = To avoid attack, many castles were built on high ground. Signup and view all the answers

Match the communication skill with the reasoning:

to justify a prediction = There are large 3-D forms painted in dark colours but also small 2-D shapes done in pale colours. to hypothesise = In the last five years the government has passed several laws to control the use of guns. to describe cause = To avoid attack, many castles were built on high ground. to explain a point of view = The house is well planned but they could change the design of the roof so that it is not so flat. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Communication Skills in Education

Various communication skills are utilized across different subjects to enhance understanding and engagement.
It is essential to match communication with its purpose, such as to describe, suggest, or evaluate.

Sentences from Subjects and Their Purposes

Animal Testing: Expresses a viewpoint or opinion.
Vehicle Exports Graph: Demonstrates data trends.
Breathing Instructions: Offers guidance for a technique.
Diseases Such as Malaria: Highlights causes and effects.
Baltic Sea Location: Describes geographical relationships.
Pencil Suggestion: Proposes a practical solution.
Graph Representation Query: Seeks clarification on presentation format.
Warm-up Exercises Evaluation: Assesses effectiveness of activities.
Ecosystems and Temperature: Predicts environmental changes due to rising temperatures.
Machinery Instructions: Outlines procedural steps clearly.
Orchestra Conductor Question: Encourages hypothesizing the impact of leadership.
Drought Effects: Discusses consequences of insufficient rainfall.

Communication Skills and Their Functions

Types of communication include:
- Clarification: Ensures understanding of previously stated information.
- Describing Cause and Effect: Explains the relationship between events or situations.
- Suggestions: Proposes methods or solutions.
- Evaluation: Assesses and critiques work or processes.
- Hypothesis: Encourages questioning and exploration of scenarios.

Sample Task Understanding

Importance of aligning communication to specific purposes:
- Describing Events: Used to provide context or historical background.
- Explaining Facts: Clarifies concepts or provides evidence.
- Contrasting Ideas: Highlights differences or comparisons.
- Expressing Predictions: Forecasts potential outcomes based on current trends.
- Demonstrating Processes: Shows sequences or methods in clear steps.

Importance in Curriculum

Clear communication enhances learning, understanding, and retention of information across disciplines.

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Description

This quiz focuses on communication skills across the curriculum as part of the TKT: CLIL training. Participants will shuffle sentences from different subjects and analyze their communication reasons and examples. Enhance your understanding of effective communication strategies in educational contexts.