On the Role of Teachers Nonverbal Behavior in Classroom TeachingWord格式.docx

1、 1. IntroductionLanguage is used to interchange thoughts and feelings. Teachers who teach the same material get different effect. Some teachers can totally activate their students, and make the classroom atmosphere rather lively, but some teachers just can not get rid of depressing classroom atmosph

2、ere. One of the main reasons lies in the teachers nonverbal behavior. Nonverbal behavior is a form of silent communication. In the classroom, nonverbal behavior includes teachers body language, paralanguage, proxemics and so forth. In 1872, scientific research on nonverbal communication and behavior

3、 began with the publication of Charles Darwins The Expression of the Emotions in Man and Animals. The silent language by Dr.Edward.T.Hall, A Field Guide to Human Behavior by Morris D Manwatching and Body Language by Jvlins Fast are all translated into different languages. In China, some experts star

4、ted their research on nonverbal behavior in the late 1980s. However, books or journals published at home or abroad concern more about the functions in the terms of interpersonal communication. There are just few books written for the teachers to read. There is no doubt that many teachers pay little

5、attention to nonverbal behavior. They are more used to using verbal language to interchange their thoughts and feelings. So this thesis is written to help teachers realize the great importance and effectual functions of nonverbal behavior. This essay aims to change their view on nonverbal behavior a

6、nd raise some interest in using nonverbal behavior. 2. A general overview of teachers nonverbal behavior2.1 Definition of nonverbal behavior“What is nonverbal behavior?” Nonverbal behavior is complex. It both includes behavior and communication. It may be shared between people or within people. It m

7、ay be intentional or unintentional. Nonverbal behavior is usually understood as a process of communication through sending and receiving wordless messages. Nonverbal behavior can be communicated through gesture, by body language or posture, by facial expression and eye contact. Nonverbal behavior ca

8、n be communicated through object communication such as clothing, hairstyles or even architecture, symbols and infographics. Speech contains nonverbal elements known as paralanguage, including voice quality, emotion and speaking style, as well as prosodic features such as rhythm, intonation and stres

9、s. 2.2 Importance of nonverbal behaviorResearch published by the National Education Association states that 82% of our communication as educators is nonverbal. It is well known that speech is only one part of communication, yet teachers often forget about or underestimate the importance of non-verba

10、l communication in their own and their students performance. Nonverbal behavior is very important in many aspects.Firstly, nonverbal behavior can contributes classroom management. Using nonverbal techniques in the classroom allows a teacher to manage from influence, not power. Nonverbal behavior cha

11、racterized by silence provides a safer classroom environment for student and teacher. Secondly, nonverbal behavior can establish harmonious teacher-student relationships. Managing students with nonverbal techniques preserves relationships. Besides, by forming kind facial expression, making gentle ey

12、e contact, holding open posture, etc. teachers gets closer to their students. And gradually, it will build a broad and friendly bridge between teacher and his students.Thirdly, nonverbal behavior can enhance teaching. “Changeable nonverbal behavior in the classroom can receive more information and i

13、ncrease retention, because student brain cortex is exciting, and abstract thinking together with imaginal thinking forms a harmonious unity.”（罗树华，1991：11）Forthly, nonverbal behavior can create proper atmosphere. Emotions are infectious. One of the integral functions of nonverbal behavior is conveyin

14、g feelings, emotions. Teachers, by using nonverbal behavior, can transmit their emotions to students. When students are infectious with their teachers emotions, the expected classroom atmosphere is shaped.Finally, nonverbal behavior can help teachers set a good example. Traditionally, young students

15、 tend to trust and learn from their teachers. There is an old saying, “actions speak louder than words”. Though nonverbal behavior is wordless, it is powerful enough to influence students. So, teachers should behave well to set a good example for his students to learn from.From the above statement,

16、teachers should definitely do research on nonverbal behavior, and try to use it, because it is important and functional in teaching.2.3 Characteristics of nonverbal behaviorTeachers nonverbal behavior has the basic characteristics of nonverbal behavior. For instance, nonverbal behavior in accompany with verbal language attract