15. Test: Find out with the fun quiz: How do you communicate?

1. What strikes you first when you meet someone new?

A. His/her hands.

B. What s/he says.

C. His/her eyes.

2. How do you react when you’re really happy?

A. You hug whoever is closest to you.

B. You tell everyone how happy you are.

C. You throw a surprise party.

3. What do you do when you’re angry and completely upset?

A. You do something constructive such as clearing out your room.

B. You call up a friend.

C. You turn on your stereo full blast.

4. What do you do when you really like someone?

A. You hang around him/her as much as possible.

B. You try to talk to him.

C. You write him/her a note.

5. What do you do when you dislike someone?

A. You avoid him/her as much as possible.

B. You’re icily polite to him/her.

C. You do something to annoy him/her.

6. Which of these animals do you prefer?

A. Dolphin.

B. Parrot.

C. Monkey.

Mostly As: Your body does the talking. You rely more on gestures and expressions than words to get across what you are feeling.

Mostly Bs: Words are of fundamental importance to you. You listen carefully to what others have to say and choose your own words and phrases with care.

Mostly Cs: You’re very creative and imaginative. You express yourself using whatever comes to hand… notes, quarrels, jokes, music, the list is endless.

Statement

Agree

Disagree

Vague

1) Begin each class with a controversy or problem.

It means that instead of “We are going to cover things…”, you’ll better begin with “Here’s the question we want to answer.”

2) Use silence to encourage reflection.

A teacher should resist the temptation to fill the silence or answer the question for them.

3) Arrange and use classroom space to encourage interaction.

Move chairs, have students face each other. During a lecture move to different parts of the room.

4) Create a friendly environment.

Teachers should invest some class time inquiring about students’ life outside college, or sharing something about their own.