Academic Excellence Requires Great Communication Skills

Communication is not only considered a complex task but also a tedious skill to grasp. Children who master this phenomenal art be it verbal or non-verbal forms of communication are better prepared to articulate their ideas making them successful in whatever jobs/tasks they have in hand. Additionally, it is proven to also inculcate skills like empathy and conflict-resolving capabilities. 

Unlike those who find it a challenge to express themselves, excellent communicators are more likely to emerge as strong leaders. They also tend to enjoy higher earning potential.

What is communication:

You can define communication as the imparting or exchanging of information by speaking, writing, or using some other medium. Information can be exchanged verbally, non-verbally, through electronic mediums or personally. 

Here are 5 different types of communications widely used for information exchange:

1. Verbal Communication 

Verbal communication mainly occurs when more than 1 person engages in speaking with others. It is how well you can articulate the message you want to pass on. 

2. Non-Verbal Communication

It is very rightly said, that “Actions speak louder than words” this means you talk more from your body language compared to what you speak. Once this skill has been mastered a child seems to be more confident and positive with life challenges thrown at them. 

3. Written Communication

In the near future, every child will need to accept the criticality of written communication. Be it in a 9-5 job or as an entrepreneur. Additionally, written communication is said to have a long-lasting effect on the reader hence choose your words and tone wisely before hitting the submit or send button. 

4. Listening

 As a very vital skill children, these days lack listening skills thanks to their deteriorating concentration. As a school, we make every effort to boost concentration skills for the overall well-being of every child. 

5. Visual Communication

 Visual communication is concerned to have a high impact on its viewers therefore, you need to be mindful of your tone, content and also methodologies while you aim to share information visually. The key to mastering this skill is to try to keep things simple and understandable as complex data presentation looks fancy with no or minimal outcome.

Why is it so critical to master communication skills?

1. It’s A Vital Success Element: 

Not only possessing great oral communication skills is essential for success but also excellent written communication skills will add a feather to your cap. It will prove fruitful in the classroom while studying, at the workplace while writing emails and also in your personal lives. The International Journal of Business Communication reports that if a candidate is weak in the technical aspect of a job requirement but possesses excellent communication skills has a hirer chance of getting hired. One of the main reasons why it is inculcated at such an early age i.e. in school is so that it becomes a strong base for each child empowering them to flourish in the future.

2. A Solid Foundation For Academic Excellence:

At Harshad Valia International School, students are introduced to communication skills as per their developmental level. At lower grade levels they are taught to listen attentively without interrupting the teacher or the other student, making eye contact, waiting for their turn to speak, etc. At this very critical age, the building blocks of communication skills are set up. Both verbal and non-verbal communication is targeted to ensure the overall development of a child making them ready for the future.

3. Shaping Skill Sets They Possess: 

As a child progresses from junior school levels to higher education these skills are put to actual use where children expand their horizons. Their existing skill sets are polished to perfection existing skill sets through presentations, written assignments and research paper writing. These specially curated projects enable students to interact with their fellow peers and teachers as they climb up the education ladder. 

Summing up:

In a city like Mumbai, India, where diverse cultures are embraced, it is highly recommended to employ best practices in cultivating communication skills for smoother living. We not only teach these cross-cultural concepts across core academic subjects but also reinforce them through extracurricular activities, providing a well-rounded approach.