Communicating Ideas Fluently

Language is at the core of most learning throughout the school years and is a key factor in satisfactory interpersonal-social relationships. Being able to express one’s ideas fluently is an important aspect of participating in classroom activities and discussions, and benefits a student’s ongoing learning. Students who have difficulty communicating their ideas effectively may be inhibited in their ability to relate to others, to demonstrate their knowledge and skills effectively, or to use language to enhance their understanding of what they are learning. Students with such difficulties may exhibit performance anxiety related to language tasks and/or aggressive or avoidance behaviors when in classroom discussions or social interactions. This chart describes some important skills related to communicating ideas fluently.