Learning Guide:

Oral Communication

Prepared by:
JANET C. GADDI, RMT, RN, RM, LPT, MAN

This module is based on the Most Essential Learning Competencies developed by the
Department of Education. It contains varied teaching-learning activities that will help the learner
to better understand the concepts.
 Lesson 4: Communication Activities

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Learning Competencies/Objectives:
At the end of the lesson, the learner must be able to:
1. examines sample oral communication activities.
2. evaluates the effectiveness of an oral communication activity; and
3. develop positive attitude towards the topic.

What is Oral Communication?

Oral communication implies
communication through mouth. It includes
individuals conversing with each other, be it direct
conversation or telephonic conversation. It can
either be formal or informal.
Examples of informal communication:
 Face to face
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 Telephone
 Discussion that takes place in business meeting

Formal types of oral communication:

  Presentation at business meetings
 Commencement speech at a graduation ceremony

Effectiveness of oral communication:

 Addressing conflicts or problems
 Talking things over
 Promote employee oracle
 Maintain energy and enthusiasm within a team

Advantages
1. There is high level of understanding and transparency in oral communication as it is
interpersonal.
2. There is no element of rigidity in oral communication.
3. There is flexibility for allowing changes in the decisions previously taken
4. The feedback is spontaneous in case of oral communication. Thus, decisions can be made
quickly without any delay.
5. Oral communication is not only time saving, but it also saves upon money and efforts.
Oral communication is best in case of problem resolution.
6. The conflicts, disputes and many issues/differences can be put to an end by talking them
over. Oral communication is an essential for teamwork and group energy.
7. Oral communication promotes a receptive and encouraging morale among organizational
employees. Oral communication can be best used to transfer private and confidential
information/matter.
Disadvantages
1. Relying only on oral communication may not be sufficient as business communication is
formal and very organized.
2. Oral communication is less authentic than written communication as they are informal
and not as organized as written communication.
3. Oral communication is timesaving as far as daily interactions are concerned, but in case
of meetings, long speeches consume lot of time and are unproductive at times.
4. Oral communications are not easy to maintain and thus they are unsteady.
5. There may be misunderstandings as the information is not complete and may lack
essentials.
6. It requires attentiveness and great receptivity on part of the receivers/audience.
Oral communication (such as speeches) is not frequently used as legal records except in
investigation work.
Six Broad Types of Oral Communication Activities
 1. One on one speaking (Student-Student or Student-Teacher).
It can range from moments
punctuating a lecture where students are
asked to discuss or explain some questions
or problem with the person next to them, to
formal student conferences with their
instructor.

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2. Small Group or Team-Based Oral Work

Smaller scale settings for discussion,
deliberation, and problem solving. appropriate
for both large lectures and smaller classes and
allows levels of participation not possible in
larger group.

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3.

Full class discussion (Teacher or Student Led)

It is typically less agonistic, argument based,
and competitive than debate and deliberation but still
dialogic in character. Often has the quality of
creating an atmosphere of collective, out-loud
thinking about some question, idea problem, text,
event or artifact. Like deliberation and debate, a good
way to encourage active learning.
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4. In Class Debates and Deliberations

A structured consideration of some issue from two or more points of view. Debates
typically involve participants who argue one side throughout, while deliberation allows for
movement by individuals within the process. Both feature reason-giving argument. Can be
applied to issues of many kinds, from disputed scientific facts to theories policy questions, the
meaning of a text, or the quality of an artistic production. It can range from two participants to a
lecture hall.

5. Speeches and Presentations

Classically, the stand-up podium speech delivered by

an individual from an outline or script. Also include group
presentations or impromptu speaking. A strong element of
monologue, but dialogue can be built in with question and
answer or discussion with the audience afterward.

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6. Oral Examination
It can take place in the instructor's office, in small groups or before a whole class. Range
from one oral question on an otherwise written exam to an oral defense of a written answer or
paper to an entirely oral quiz or examination. Difficult with very large groups, but an excellent
way to determine the depth and range of student knowledge and to stimulate high levels of
preparation.
Communication Styles:
1. Direct and Indirect Communication Style
a. In direct communication, both parties’ speaker/writer ad listener/reader expect
explicit verbal expression of intentions, wishes, hope.
b. Indirect communication used of perhaps or maybe. The listener/reader is expected
to monitor the nonverbal communication, to read contextual cues, to relate what
has been stated to all information available about the speaker/writer and the
situation at hand to read the meaning

2. Elaborate/succinct Communication Style

a. Volubility and rich language are characteristic for everyday discussions in the
cultures of Middle East, for instance, metaphors, idioms, and proverbs are
common.
b. Characteristic for the succinct style are frequent pauses, silence and low-key
verbal expressions that go to the point. Again, these are contextual and individual
variations within cultures.

3. Personal or Person-centered/Contextual Style

a. It is informal and emphasizes the individual and equalitarian
relationships.
b. It is reflected, for the instance, using the pronoun.
 c. The contextual style is status and role oriented.
d. Formality and asymmetrical power distance are often emphasized

4. Instrumental/Affective Style
a. Can be related on one hand to individualism and collectivism, on the other hand
to low-and high context approaches,
respectively
b. Goal oriented and listener focused.
c. Verbally this means explicitness
(instrumental) and implicitness (affective),
d. Instrumental style is gradually becoming the
style of international business and other
professional contexts, particularly in the
Western world.
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What have you learned so far?

Identify the what type of oral communication activity following:

 Presentation at business meetings
 Classroom lectures
 Commencement Speech given at a graduation ceremony
 Class reporting
 Oral Recitation

Collaborative Task

Record a speech and submit the video online. Create a short speech related to prevention of
COVID-19. Use the rubric as your guide in making the speech.

CRITERIA STANDARDS HIGHEST RAW

POSSIBLE SCORE
SCORE
1. Organization Systematic and logical presentation of 10
report
2. Content  Clearness of the message 5
 Conciseness 5
 Sufficient supporting ideas 5
 Choice of words appropriate for 5
the audience
 Ideas are communicated vividly 5
and meaningfully
1. Grammar  Speech is free from grammatical 10
error
4. Nonverbal cues  Appropriate 5
Total 50

Dependent Task

Create a short comic strip showing a communication style. Use the rubrics as the guide.
CRITERIA STANDARDS HIGHEST RAW
POSSIBLE SCORE
SCORE
1. Organization Systematic and logical presentation of
report 15
2. Content  Correctness of processing and 15
interpretation of report
 Clear and unambiguous 15
presentation
 Conciseness
10
 Appropriate data
5
3. Audio-visual aids  Use of visual aids facilitated 10
comprehension
 Neat and proportional visual aids 5
4. Use of time  Report is presented within allotted 5
time
 5. Mastery and tact  Ability to answer relevant 15
questions
 Dispassionate reactions to queries 5
and criticism
Total 100

Independent Task

Create a monologue using one of the oral communication activities, and record. Submit
online. example group presentation, lecture, oral speeches and debate. Use the rubrics as your
guide.
Criteria HIGHEST RAW
POSSIBLE SCORE
SCORE
2. Content
(Complete and detailed) 20
2. Clear substantially brief 15
3. Appropriate use and choice of audio- visual ads 15
4. Ability to hold audience contact and interest 15
5. Projection of poise and self-confidence 15
Total 80
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