Jennifer H. Waldeck and Sara LaBelle

4Theoretical and Methodological Approaches to Instructional Communication

Abstract: The instructional communication literature is rich with a number of theoretical frameworks and innovative research protocols. This chapter provides a review of the instructional communication literature, with an emphasis on publications since 2010. In an effort to assess the state of the field in terms of theoretical and methodological innovation, this chapter (1) provides a summary and analysis of the theories employed in investigations of instructor communication variables, student communication variables, communication among students, out-of-class and mediated interactions, and mentoring and advising relationships; (2) offers ...

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