Communication in the workplace

In this course, you will learn how to define communication, the types of communication we use at work, how to choose the right delivery method for your message, and how to remove barriers to having it understood. 

This course is available to ECA Learning Hub subscribers only.

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Description

About the author – Victoria Petriella 

Victoria has over 17 years’ experience working alongside children in long day care and outside school hours care programs, and has also held leadership roles centred on supporting educators strive towards quality and research-based pedagogical approaches. 

In addition to working in a variety of education and care services with children, Victoria has been a mentor and learning facilitator for face-to-face workshops, accredited training and online professional learning programs. 

Learning Outcomes

In this course, you will: 

  • understand the importance of communication skills in a professional context 
  • recognise common causes of communication breakdown 
  • identify strengths and weaknesses of the three methods of communication  
  • determine which method of communication is best suited to a situation 
  • identify common barriers to effective communication.  

 

Additional information

Course Duration

2 hours

Australian Qualifications Framework

Links to the National Quality Standard

Australian Professional Standards for Teachers

The Early Years Learning Framework

Principles: Partnerships
Principles: Collaborative leadership and teamwork

My Time, Our Place Framework

Principles: Secure, respectful and reciprocal relationships
Principles: Partnerships
Principles: Collaborative leadership and teamwork