The moment I found out that I would be taking an effective communication class for my first trimester, I dreaded the idea and hoped to defer from the module. As I took a similar module in polytechnic but due to the lecturer's way of teaching the class, I disliked the module very much. However, there is a reason why effective communication must be taught to all the new students in Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT).
My initial thought when I started the class was the same as in polytechnic but I was mistaken. On the first day of class, the expectation of the class was set and I knew that this module will help me improve my presentation skills and report writing. This is because, during my time as a property officer in EM Services, I was unable to express my ideas or opinions clearly to my colleagues and managers. Especially when it came to advising the residents over the phone or through face-to-face conversations.
As the tutorial classes went on, I found it challenging to keep with the weekly submissions, doing my revision for my other modules and contributing to my project work. Also, the tutorial class was twice a week as compared to my other tutorials which are once a week.
Though it was a fast-paced module, it has helped me tremendously. From presenting, report writing, structuring a proper sentence and learning the proper APA citation, I didn't think I was able to improve this much within 3 months. I feel much more confident in presenting the work I do and standing in front of a room full of people. I am thankful to have gone through this module and hope to continuously improve my effective communication skills.
