Teachers’ Perceptions of Using Non-verbal Communication in Language Learning
Non-verbal Communication in Language Learning
Abstract
Non-verbal communication (NVC) refers to the transmission of information, feelings and thoughts without any written words. In foreign language teaching, it is often used to make the learning environment more meaningful by serving functions from classroom management to teaching practices. This paper aims to investigate the relationship between the perception of English as a Foreign Language (EFL) instructors about NVC in teaching and their actual practices in classroom. Qualitative research method is employed, and classroom observation and semi-structured interview were utilized to collect data. Convenience sampling method was adopted, and eight instructors at a private university participated in the study. To analyze the data, transcriptions of the interviews and the researchers’ observation notes were utilized. Findings show that instructors mostly use NVC tools in Listening and Speaking course and various NVC tools are used for different purposes. The results indicate that there is a general consistency between the instructors’ perceptions and their observed practices with regard to their NVC usage in EFL classes.
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