NON-VERBAL COMMUNICATION
“YOU SEE, BUT YOU DO NOT OBSERVE” SHERLOCK HOLMES
Definition, body language, gestures, eye contact, posture, voice
WHAT IS NON-VERBAL COMMUNICATION?
BODY LANGUAGE
Over 700.000 different physical signs Face is capable to 250.000 different
expresions 5.000 hand gestures 1.000 kinds of postures
FACIAL EXPRESSIONS Facial expressions are
often more convincing than words. They carry the greatest impact in convincing someone of something.
6 emotions – foundation of all expressions: surprise, fear, anger, disgust, happines, sadness
Teachers –Smile!!!
The most powerful facial expression is the smile. Students like teachers who smile a lot, because teachers who smile send out the message that:
they are enjoying being with the students they are relaxed they are confident
open, receptive face - the teacher is waiting for the answer.
'calm, assertive‘ - 'straight face' which sends the message that you're in control.
Teachers must take care of their facial expressions
They should hide that they are angry and frustrated
The control of facial expressions becomes better with practice and experience.
Eye contact
eye contact with individual students
extended stare
no 'rolling your eyes'
standpoint for scanning the room
Gestures
Teachers use gestures in the classroom to: make the lesson content clearer by
emphasizing specific points hold attention better and maintain interest remind students of specific routines – (to look
at whiteboard or screen, to listen carefully, not to 'rock' on the chair etc.)
bring students back 'on task' maintain the flow of an activity - some kind
of 'continue' gesture makes it clear that you want more information in the answer from the student
Posture If you want to give students
positive non verbal cues make sure:
you stand 'centre stage' when you want everyone's attention
your body language shows you take the classroom business seriously
you move around the room frequently - this tells your students you own all the classroom space
you look relaxed, confident, 'calm and assertive'
Voice and Vocalization
Vocalizations include giggling, sighing, yawning, a nervous cough, repeated use of phrases such as, 'You know..‘, 'I mean..‘
If you're feeling nervous it often comes through in your voice. (practice in advance)
Breathing control exercises might also help - often just pausing for a second or two to gather your breath and your thoughts helps establish the right tone of voice.
Teachers usually become less nervous as they become more experienced.
WATCH THE SPACEType of space
Measurement of space
Purpose of space
Intimate Under 50cm This distance is primarily for confidential exchanges and is almost always reserved for close friends
Personal 50cm to 1.2m This distance is comfortable for conversation between friends
Social 1.2m to 4m This is the ordinary distance people maintain from one another for most social and business exchanges
Public Over 4m At this distance, perhaps in a shopping mall or on the street, people barely acknowledge each other’s presence. At most they give a nod or a shake of the head.
The student should:
Respond to non-verbal cues appropriately Express reactions without dialogue Support the tone and intent of the conversation
with different types of nonverbal communication cues (eyebrows raised, gestures)
Use appropriate eye-contact Be able to keep an appropriate social distance
for the situation Use appropriate gestures to support dialogue Display attending behaviors to conversations,
such as watching, using active listening skills, or making appropriate eye contact
Be able to self-monitor types of nonverbal communication and make changes in responses if necessary
HOW TO DETECT WHEN YOUR STUDENT IS LYING?
Decreased hand activity (unconsciously you suppress them: hide them, sit on them, stuff them deep into your pockets, clasp one firmly with the other)
Increased face touching (the chin stroke, the lips press, the mouth cover, the nose touch, the cheek rub, the eyebrow scratch, the earlobe pull, the hair groom)
Increased body shifting (squirms, restless)
Conclusion Non verbal communication is an important
part of human interaction. Our body language produces 'emotional leakage' and allows other people to 'read' us. a teacher should have control over the non verbal cues, and on the other side, use non verbal cues to reinforce his words and intentions in the classroom.
HOW WELL YOU CAN INTERPRET NONVERBAL MESSAGES?
Match the action with the message. action
message1. Slapping your forehead a. ‘I’m angry’ with the heel of you hand b. ‘I forgot
something’2. Wrinkling your forehead c. ‘I’m getting
impatient’ and frowning d. ‘I don’t
understand’3. Tapping your fingers on e. ‘I don’t like that’ a desk table4. Slamming a book down on a desk or table5. Wrinkling your nose
Thank you for your attention!
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