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ERIC Number: EJ1262750
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2015
Pages: 38
Abstractor: As Provided
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ISSN: ISSN-1546-2331
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Connecting to Veterans in Public Speaking Courses
Roost, Alisa
Basic Communication Course Annual, v27 Article 14 p141-177 2015
While much research has analyzed the role of military veterans' centers on campus, faculty can also purposefully support veterans, a diverse group that may benefit from some accommodations. Intentional pedagogy that keeps the needs of veterans in mind can help us better support diverse populations regardless of military status. Specific issues professor may better engage include student alienation and connection, anxiety, language and clarity of directions. Professors can address issues of alienation and connection by working to create a welcoming classroom without singling veterans out. Professors should take communication anxiety among veterans very seriously as communication anxiety may be linked to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and avoidance of stressful situations is a common symptom of PTSD. Faculty should be aware of language retrieval difficulties that PTSD and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) can cause. Furthermore, military language focuses on succinct, clear messages that are different from academic rhetoric. Finally faculty may find that very specific directions support veterans as they transition to a less-structured civilian environment. Ultimately, faculty should listen to veterans' concerns.
University of Dayton Department of Communication at eCommons. 300 College Park, Dayton, OH 45469. e-mail: BCCAeditor@clemson.edu; Web site: https://ecommons.udayton.edu/bcca/
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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