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Nonverbal Language as a Classroom Management Tool
When I was a new advisor, I thought that I had to address my students from my special teacher spot at the front of the class. All teaching and redirection happened from behind the lectern or in front of my elevated projector. It’s like I was on a tether.
An assistant principal suggested that I try move around more and use nonverbal strategies to handle small matters. I found that nonverbal cues are compelling, successful, and they don’t disrupt the flow of the lesson.
Here’s how I used nonverbal strategies in my class:
Redirection. When a student is watching the birds emigrate instead of following along in the textbook, redirection is as simple as quietly approaching the student’s desk and finding the locale in the textbook. As a teacher, you don’t even have to break your rhythm or stop teaching; just keep talking, put a finger on the correct paragraph, and move on.
Countenance. During work time or test time, it’s enough for a student to wave his dull pencil or gesture for the bathroom unfashionable to ask for my permission. I nod my head and the class works undisturbed.
Check for understanding. Students can hold their hands silent to their chests and signal their understanding with one, two, or three fingers. One finger means I’m lost, two fingers means I’m catching on and three fingers means I’ve got it.
Place work. I always give students directions for group work while I still have them in their seats. Just before I release them, I ask them to silently make eye reach with their partner or group members and nod. It cuts down on time lost on discussing who will be in what group, what plans everyone has for Saturday, and whether or not anyone saw what happened in the cafeteria.
Glorify. Sean was a tough kid who didn’t like me to openly praise him in class. Instead, I’d nod or give him a subtle thumbs-up so he could announce his hard shell, but he also knew that I approved of his behavior or responses.
Subtle hint. Breanna loves to notation, but she focuses most of her considerable talent on notes to her friends. For Bree, a subtle head shake or wagging pin down b locate usually works to prompt her to put the message and glitter pen away. ...
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