Have you ever wondered why misunderstandings occasionally occur when two individuals attempt to communicate with one another? If you remember the Communication Model, you will realise that communication doesn't always happen successfully. In particular, communication barriers interfere with the transmission of a message and prevent it from achieving its intended effect.
In this eLearning module, we will learn about four types of communication barriers that may interfere or even distort a message that is being sent - Physical, Physiological, Psychological, and Semantic. Overcoming such barriers is one of the steps to becoming an effective communicator. Are you ready to learn about communication barriers? Click on each option in the menu to start exploring!
Physical barriers are certain environmental conditions that interfere with the communication of a message from a sender to a receiver. Click on each marker to get an overview of some physical barriers that exist in a typical classroom.
After you have reviewed all of the markers, see if you are able to answer the following questions relating to physical barriers.
Which of the following temperature settings would be the most ideal for having a face-to-face conversation?
Which of the following locations would be the most ideal for answering a mobile phone call?