Communication Apprehension and High School Students

ISBN-13: 9783639132748 / Angielski / Miękka / 2009 / 124 str.

Laura Raeder

Opis

The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between the degree of Communication Apprehension and a students grade point average. In addition, this study looked at Communication Apprehension differences in various communication settings of groups based on socioeconomic status, gender, ethnic groups, student participation in communication classes, and a students primary language. To do this, the study used the Personal Report of Communication Apprehension-24 (PRCA-24) and a researcher generated survey of demographic information and online Communication Apprehension questions. The study found no significant difference in the mean GPA for students who had low Communication Apprehension. This study found that students who had low Communication Apprehension also had significantly less online apprehension. Students who completed a speech or debate class had a significantly lower apprehension score. Classroom teachers can use this information to create an environment that will allow students with Communication Apprehension to be successful.

O autorze

Growing up as a shy student, once Laura become a teacher she
took special interest in her shy students. She felt their story
needed to be examined. This research is for them.
Laura resides in Sioux Falls, SD and was a high school
teacher. She now is a mentor teachr and also teaches a methods
of teaching class to future K-12 teachers.