For this assignment, again consider what you have been learning about communication skills and styles. Then record an episode of a television show you do not normally watch. Watch the show with the sound turned off.
I chose to watch a Disney show because it is something that most children would watch. Throughout the show, it was clear that the main characters are twin girls who live very different lives. One of the sisters is very popular and also appears to be a famous singer, while the other sister is more on the nerdy side and is not as outgoing as her. I felt like I was able to understand the majority of what was occurring throughout the episode even though I couldn't hear what was taking place.
Now, watch the show with the sound turned on.
The show was not difficult to understand and I was surprised with how well I understood what was happening. I was shocked that it was so easy to understand the plot of the show just through watching the show. Facial expressions and hand gestures were very helpful in deciphering what was happening throughout the show, though it was still easier to have the details of what was happening. I realized it was more difficult to understand what was happening with the other characters that weren't the two main girls without being able to listen, but I felt I was able to grasp the majority of what was happening. It was definitely more appealing watching the show with the sound on than it was without it.
Did you watch the video with your kids? If so how did they react when you turned the volume down? Seems that everyone watch something off Disney. I have a 3 year old that goes on you tube and watch play dough videos all day long.
ReplyDeleteFacial expressions and hand gestures assisted me in understanding the show I watched as well. What I did realize is that to truly understand those communicating you must give them your undivided attention and that is what I had to do in this assignment.
ReplyDeleteI found with one of my observations, also a kid show, that there were more gestures and facial expressions to help with understanding. My guess, it was purposeful knowing children are developing their vocabularies. It would be interesting to watch our communications with children vs our communications with adults.
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