Lines of communication
In this activity, learners look at the roles and interaction of design and development personnel. Learners use role play to explore the range of communication that take place between the design and construction teams.
You can develop this activity in a number of ways; there are some ideas in the guidance notes.
Learning objectives
When they have completed the activity learners should be able to:
- identify the key roles and responsibilities of those involved in the design and development process
- specify their contribution to sustainable development
- use appropriate style, tone and vocabulary to ask questions and make statements
- understand the lines of communication between those involved in the construction design process
- identify the personal, learning and thinking skills they are using.
Continuing professional development
This activity includes opportunities for you to:
- use vocationally relevant examples
- use graduated tasks
- use a simple role play
- develop learners' language skills
- ask learners to talk about their learning
- reflect on, and evaluate the teaching and learning experiences.
Downloads
Lines of communication guidance notes (PDF, 495KB)
Lines of communication guidance notes (RTF, 4.20MB)
Where next?
The Wheel of design and development and The personnel activities enable learners to explore the roles and relationships of personnel involved in the design and development of a construction project.
Related external resources
Build on the role play activity using the following related resources:-Communication in Customer care - Who is the customer - Roles, responsibilities and work related stress.
Consider developing learner understanding of equal opportunities in the workplace.