So, let's refresh our mind on what a Development Communication is. According to Quebral (2012), Development Communication is defined as the arts and science of human communication applied to the speedy transformation of a country and the mass of its people from poverty to a dynamic state of economic growth that makes possible greater social equality and a larger fulfillment of human potential. In other word, Development Communication is communicating with conscience. It is a communication not only to create awareness but also to cause an action aided by communication channels but not limited to television, radio, newspapers, brochures, leaflet, posters, photos, comics etc.
Therefore, what is the congruence of Development Communication to my present activities? I guess as a mother, Development Communication would give me the ability to communicate to my children pressing issues that teenagers are facing right now. If I can show them true pictures of teenage pregnancy, drug and alcohol addiction, smoking, bullying, peer pressures etc then it would give them awareness and if they are aware then they will find a way to avoid these issues. Therefore preventing a problem that could ruin their development in the future. Not only to my children but also to moms out there who has the same worries like me.
How about to my work? Many would us would think that having masters would help boosts our career in our workplace. As a freelance English teacher, I guess being able to communicate change to my students by helping them improve their English communicative skills. Even the ability to speak the universal language ~ English can make a difference to the lives of many. To most of my students both young and old, English is their stepping stone to success... towards a better life. The ability to understand and speak English would enable them get a good paying job that would somehow alleviate them from poverty and improve their lives. For some, English help them communicate better when travelling. Thus, it enables them to understand the culture and traditions of the country they visit, learn and gain friends. My businessmen students claim that English communicative skills is vital not only on expanding their business but also in dealing with foreign investors. The power to convince investors invest on their business in their country entails progress ~ creating more jobs and boosting the GDP of their country. Isn't that a development?
As an English teacher to speakers of other language, it enables me to meet people from around the world, learn their culture and tradition, listen to their plight and share my views. And that is all through communication. The knack to develop learning materials that would interest and catch the attention of my students is essential. A catchy and interesting communication material means creating an active and interesting conversation. Therefore, allowing the students to learn well. The skill on using the communication technology is also a must because in my line of work communication takes place online and because I am home most of the time I can only reach people through social networking sites (SNS) and Voice Over Internet Protocol (VoIP). And that, is how I can make a change... a development through communication.
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Quebral, N. C. (2012). Development Communication Primer. Retrieved from http://www.southbound.com.my/downloads/QuebralCruzPrimer2012.pdf
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