1. Cultural Values: High and Low Context in Teaching and Learning

2. High and Low Context Illustrated
Transmitted (Verbal) Information
Meaning
Stored (Non- verbal and Contextual) Information
Stored (Non- verbal and Contextual) Information
Meaning
Transmitted (Verbal) Information
Non-verbal Skills
Expression limited
Slow to change
Long to learn
Fast to use once learned
Information is in context
Verbal Skills
Self-expression
Easily changed
Quickly learned
Slower to use
Detailed, exacting information desired

3. Opinion 3

4. Handling of Problems 4

5. Anger 5

6. Values in High Context Societies
Teachers and Students
Values in High Context Societies
Verbal self-expression discouraged
Ideas being expressed indirectly (“beating around the bush”) in talk and written assignments
Non-verbal communication skills encouraged
Careful attention is given to non-verbal behavior for cues on how to respond
Silence in class is not indicative of non-communication
Discipline is indirect (verbal anger by the teacher indicates lack of control or derangement)

7. Values in Low Context Societies
Teachers and Students
Values in Low Context Societies
Verbal self-expression encouraged
Ideas being expressed directly (“straight from the horse’s mouth”) in talk and written assignments
Verbal communication skills encouraged
Careful attention is given to verbal behavior for cues on how to respond
Silence may be threatening or an indication of non-participation by students
Discipline can be verbally direct (verbal anger by the teacher and students are tolerated)