Teaching - A Survival Guide for Students and New Teachers Part 5 Advanced body language
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Teaching - A Survival Guide for Students and New Teachers (Part 5): Mastering Advanced Body Language
Summary:
How can a teacher effectively manage a class of teenagers using body language? This article provides insights for teachers and aspiring educators on using non-verbal signals to establish control and foster a positive classroom environment.
Key Points:
- Dominance through Visible Hands: Keeping your thumbs and hands visible while talking is a powerful gesture. Practice holding your hands out with the thumbs up or curl them slightly at your sides with thumbs visible. These gestures convey confidence.
- Calm Hand Movements: Keep your hand movements slow and calm. When waiting for silence, try closing your eyes and counting visibly with your hands in the suggested position. Observant students will often quiet the class for you.
- Establish a "Hot Spot": Designate a specific area where you stand to address misbehavior. Over time, students will recognize this spot and quiet down as soon as you move there.
- Expect Good Behavior: Your expectations are conveyed through body language. Consistently expecting good behavior will lead to receiving it.
- Defuse Situations with Subtlety: Use body language and careful speech to avoid confrontation. Allow students to save face by addressing them privately rather than publicly. Taking a student aside often results in better outcomes than reprimanding them in front of peers.
- Private Conversations: If time permits, speak to an individual student once the class has left. Sit down while they stand to convey confidence and control, reducing the need for them to act out. This approach can prevent defensive behavior and keeps interactions calm and respectful.
- Be Mindful of Colleagues: Some experienced teachers might dismiss the emphasis on body language, despite using it themselves. Be cautious about discussing these techniques, as sharing them might reduce their effectiveness if students become aware.
By mastering these body language techniques, teachers can effectively manage their classrooms and create an environment where respect and learning thrive.
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