Enhancing Communication and Academic Skills in Health and Social Care Settings

Enhancing communication
and academic skills

Table of content
 INTRODUCTION
 Theory of communication process
 Key features of different types of communication
Importance of effective communication in Health and Social Care settings
 Barriers that may affect the communication process and strategies to overcome these
barriers
 CONCLUSION
 References

Introduction
Academic skills are defined as an individual’s traits and
academic strategies that help them to become efficient
and better students. It is the collection of learning
strategies and time management tools that enhances
student’s ability to learn more about their academic
topics.

Models of communication
Shannon and weaver model of communication: Shannon and weaver is
considered as the mathematical theory of communication that includes various
components. The process of communication process is explained below:
 Sender (Information source):
 Encoder (Transmitter):
 Channel:
 Noise:
 Decoding:
 Receiver:
 Feedback: