Year
1978
Paper Type
Master's Thesis
College
College of Education and Human Services
Degree Name
Master of Education (MEd)
Department
Education
First Advisor
Dr. Janice Wood
Second Advisor
Dr. Paul Eggen
Third Advisor
Dr. James Mittelstadt
Abstract
Nonverbal communication was not considered a science until 1950, after Ray Birdwhistell conducted extensive nonverbal research. Thus, the research on nonverbal communication in the classroom is still in it's pioneer stage. The purpose of this project was to increase kindergarten teachers’ awareness of nonverbal communication and its effect upon students. This pilot study emphasized four specific nonverbal behaviors: eye contact, touch, smile and proxemics. Research has found these behaviors to be true indicators of one's psychological state at the given time. It was believed that by increasing a teacher's nonverbal behaviors he could change students' immediate responses toward school.
Suggested Citation
Garcia, Malinda, "The Development and Implementation of Units of Nonverbal Instruction Which Increase Teachers' Nonverbal Behaviors" (1978). UNF Graduate Theses and Dissertations. 30.
https://digitalcommons.unf.edu/etd/30