In this Channel, I will explore some of the ways in which the communication process - personal and professional - can affect our learning and teaching processes. Teaching is, at its core, communication, so building good soft skills is vital to the transfer of knowledge. Learning, on the other hand, involves listening and accepting information well.

Whether you are a teacher, an educator, or a parent helping your child with homework, your most important communication skill is the manner in which you present the material.

It is important to remember is that communication is not only talking. Optimal communication always uses both verbal and visual communication tools. We do not only mean using pictures and videos in class - although, this is always a good way to get the message across - but also non-verbal communication.