Communication
Learners are able to successfully receive and convey information. They have an awareness of different audiences, different norms and needs, and the changing boundaries between public and private communication It enables learners to shape conversations, explain concepts and opinions, articulate key points of an argument, promote and negotiate ideas and project credibility.
Learners who excel in their ‘Communication’ skills demonstrate active listening and reading. They fully engage with information to comprehend, critique, and incorporate it into future conversations and decisions. They ask effective questions to uncover relevant insights, foster analysis, and navigate debates. These learners are also able to synthesise complex messages, delivering them concisely and insightfully, while constructing persuasive arguments and fostering win-win negotiations by balancing interests and proposing mutually beneficial solutions. They also excel in using structure, flow, and storytelling to organise their thoughts into compelling narratives. Effective Communicators are also able to utilise diverse mediums such as presentations, writing, audio-visual design, and data visualisation to suit context and goals.
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