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Non-verbal Communication
in Teaching
Dr. M. Mozahar Ali
Professor, Agril Extension
GTI, BAU, Mymensingh
Aims:
To make participants aware about nonverbal
communication (What), so that
they realize its importance in teaching and
apply the techniques to improve their
communication skills (Why).
Objectives:
By the end of the session, the participants will be
able to:
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Define nonverbal communication
Realise the importance and benefit
State reasons for using these
State major types
Describe ways to improve nonverbal skills
(Behaviour – Condition - Criteria)
Definition
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He speaketh not; and yet there lies
A conversation in his eyes.
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Information conveyed through the use of
body language are primarily known as
nonverbal communication.
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It is behaviour other than spoken or written
communication that creates or represents
meaning.
Importance
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Verbal channels explicitly communicate about 7% of
the emotional meaning of a message.
About 38 percent is communicated
by paralanguage, which is basically
the use of the voice.
About 55 percent comes through
nonverbal, which includes such things
as gesture, posture, facial expression, etc.
Benefit
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An awareness of nonverbal behavior will allow you to
become better receivers of students' messages.
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You will become a better sender of signals that
reinforce learning.
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This mode of communication increases the degree
of the perceived psychological closeness between
teacher and student.
Why use nonverbal communications
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Aids in synchronization of speech
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Nonverbal cues unveils unspoken
messages
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Nonverbal messages communicate
emotions and desparity
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Nonverbal messages are seen as more
reliable
Why use nonverbal communications
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Nonverbal communication is
strongly related to verbal
communication
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Helps in getting feedback
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Nonverbal cues are very powerful in
psychomotor and affective teaching
Major types
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Eye contact
Facial expressions
Physical appearance
Gestures
Posture and body orientation
Proximity or personal space
Paralinguistics or voice
Humor or wit
Improving nonverbal communication
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Check context
Look for clusters
Consider past experience
Practice perception checking
Tips for improvement
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Make yourself comfortable with the other
Be relaxed and attentive
Maintain frequent eye contact. Avoid staring,
glaring, or looking away
Give nonverbal communication while the other is
talking, such as a simple nod of approval
Keep gestures smooth and unobtrusive
Tips for improvement
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Your rate of speech should be average or a
bit slower
Maintain a clearly audible voice
Your feet and legs should be unobtrusive
Smile when appropriate
Stay alert through long conversations
Face people squarely
Tips for improvement
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Adopt an open posture
Maintain good eye contact
Watch your group
Give nonverbal feedback
What have we Learned?
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Definition
Importance and benefit
Reasons for using these
Major types
Tips to improve nonverbal skills
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