Importance Of Communication Skills In Education And Business

1.0 Introduction

This is an assessment for the subject Academic Skills MOD003701. The purpose of this report is to determine the importance of communication skills in education and business. This assessment will be divided into four sections. The first section will be covering the role of communication skills in education and its importance to educators and students. The second section is regarding the role of communication in business and importance of good communication skills in business and personal career. Third and fourth sections are the conclusion and recommendations in developing communication skills.

1.1 Background information of communication skills

A simplified definition of communication skills is the transfer of meaning from

However, to achieve effective communication, the skills have to be acquired thoroughly to ensure the receivers are fully understood. So that the receivers are capable to apply the information to their tasks or daily life. Moreover, by learning communication skills since young is able to forge a stable foundation for future career. Therefore, in education, students and educators both are needed to have good communication skills.

2.1.1 Importance of Communication Skills in Educators

Firstly, educators or teachers are required to possess excellent skills in communication. It is due to the characteristics of an educator to transfer information to the students. Moreover, if the educators mismatch the information, this can lead to an ineffective learning outcome (Low, Chong and Ellis, 2014). In reviewing the work of Low, Chong and Ellis (2014), quality English proficiency is essential to acquire effective communication with students. Thus, teachers are capable to correct students’ English level and achieve an effective learning result. Besides, students are able to refer teachers as their examples in developing communication skills, because educators symbolize their role models in the learning progress. Therefore, communication skills in educators

If the student fail to deliver their idea clearly, it might results in misunderstanding which can lead to failure in their academy or even affect their learning progress. Furthermore, students are advised to equip with basic communication skills such as writing, reading, reflecting and critical thinking. According to numerous studies (Wingate 2010; Hubner et al., 2010; Li 2010; Wallace, et al., 2004; Worley 2008, cited in Isaias and Issa, 2014), these skills will be very helpful in future working places. Besides, it helps in developing students’ personality, self-esteem, self-confidence and independence (Tanian and Ryan, 1998; Drury and Taylor, 1999; Pavolvish, et al., 2009, cited in Isaias and Issa, 2014), as it assists students to social with friends and be more adaptive. Therefore, students have to focus on their communication skills development as