Dealing with children can be trying, particularly when they're fractious and frustrating. Teachers, who handle children for many hours a day, see them at their best and worst. To communicate effectively with students, you need endless reserves of patience. Patience comes in handy when your students are tired, crabby or struggling; with patience, teachers are able to stay calm and persevere.
Teachers deal with a range of people from different backgrounds and employ varied learning styles. To convey ideas and information effectively, you must have flexible communication skills that are adaptable to each audience. In classrooms, your communication style may need to be different for each child; the same goes for the child's parents. To be an effective communicator, you need to understand how each person learns, where they're coming from and their individual concerns and limitations. When you are able to switch styles seamlessly between students, your teaching will be more powerful.
Communication is about more than talking; listening is equally important. As a teacher, you can improve how your students learn by listening to them. Usually, students give signals about how they learn or the things they need to perform better: a helping hand, specific boundaries, empathy or more assistance. Listen to the things the students in your class say to you, verbally and non-verbally. By being tuned in to your students, you can better tailor your lessons and your communication style.
Teachers are usually required to "sell" information in order for students to learn it. To do so, you need a positive, enthusiastic attitude. Positivity is often infectious and will help students be engaged and curious. A sense of humor can create a fun atmosphere in the classroom; it also helps when your class is out of control.