Abstract:
Communication plays a Key role in our daily lives. To communicative our ideas, feelings, emotions and skills we communicate verbally and non-verbally. These are indispensable in teaching-learning process. Teachers can develop an array of verbal and non-verbal skills to aid students‘ understanding of difficult concepts. The aim of the present study is to provide the sound understanding regarding the role of non verbal communication in teaching. The study examined that how the teachers use the non verbal communication tactics during the teaching for enhancing student‘s performance and motivation toward learning. For this purpose researcher conducted an in-depth interview with the faculty of the social sciences dept. and one focus group discussion was conducted with the student of BS Social sciences to examine that how the students feel motivated during the class lecture while teachers used non verbal communication. For collecting the data interview guide was prepared. After collecting the data, the data was analyzed qualitatively by using the thematic approach. After analyzing the data it was concluded that the non verbal communication is the best tool for enhancing the student performance and their engagement in the process of learning. Student learns easier and actively participated in the class when the teachers use their body language, gesture, posture and eye contact. It was strongly suggested by the student and the teachers that there should be special teaching training workshop/lectures or certificate courses for making effective teaching by using the non verbal communication method in Pakistani cultural context.
Page(s):
513-517
DOI:
DOI not available
Published:
Journal: Science International, Volume: 26, Issue: 1, Year: 2014