Helical Model of Communication (Dance’s Helix Model)

Helical Model of Communication (Dance’s Helix Model) (Frank Dance, 1960s) – a descriptive model, based on the image of an ever-widening spiral, in which communication is characterized as a gradually elaborative process. Through time and extended engagement, communicators exchange more and more information, enabling deeper understanding and richer personal connections.

Please cite this article as:
Davis, B., & Francis, K. (2021). “Helical Model of Communication (Dance’s Helix Model)” in Discourses on Learning in Education. https://learningdiscourses.com.


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