Understanding Key Elements of Communication and Education

Explicit: the direct

Implicit: the hidden

Key Elements to Analyze:

Purpose: main goal (principal idea) of the text or speech

Tone: formal, informal, persuasive, neutral (how it makes you feel)

Audience: people who listen/read.

Cultural Context: where the action happens.

Oral Discourse: verbal communication, such as conversation, presentation, or debate.

Written Discourse: communication through texts, such as articles, emails, or books.

Interculturality: the interaction and exchange between people of different cultures, recognizing and respecting their differences.

Cultural Sensitivity: the ability to understand and appreciate cultural differences, avoiding judgments based on one's culture and showing respect for others.

Key Linguistic Tools:

Opinion Expressions: in my opinion, I believe that, it is clear that

Connectors:

• Addition: moreover, in addition, furthermore
• Contrast: however, on the other hand, in contrast

Modal Verbs: should, must, need to

To Create Sentences:

• Present/Past Simple: subject + verb + complement.
• Present/Past Progressive: subject + verb to be + verb + complement.
• Present/Past Perfect: subject + auxiliary have/has/had + verb + complement.

Teachers’ Salaries: Teachers’ salaries are low. Teaching is not always valued. Many people think teaching is easy. The government does not invest enough in education. Public policies do not prioritize teachers’ pay. Teachers work many hours. They do not always get fair pay for their work. Society does not recognize their important role. There are many problems and few solutions. Education needs more financial support.

Some Children Don’t Have Technology

1. Problem: Some children don’t have internet, a tablet, or a computer at home.
2. What the Teacher Can Do: Give them simple activities that they can do without a computer, like drawing or using paper.
3. What the School Can Do: Try to find help to provide tablets or internet to families who need it.
4. Why It Matters: All children should have the same chance to learn, even if they don’t have the same resources at home.

Talking About Native Cultures

1. Problem: Some children’s cultures are not discussed in school.
2. What the Teacher Can Do: Invite parents or grandparents to tell stories, sing songs, or show games from their culture.
3. In the Classroom: Use books, songs, and games that showcase different ways of life.
4. Why It Matters: Children learn to respect each other, and kids feel proud of their own culture.