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Volume 16:4 April 2016
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A Study of the Use of Eye Contact in Teaching Learning Process at
Secondary Level in District Peshawar

Nasrullah Khan

Abstract

The research was descriptive. The objectives of the study were to explore the perception to teachers, students, regarding non-verbal communication as an important teaching learning tool, also to analyze the non-verbal communication use in English language teaching learning process. Research questionnaire were: 1.Why teachers use non-verbal communication in the English language classroom? 2. Does non-verbal communication influence English language learning at Middle level? 3. Is non-verbal communication in English language learning important? 4. What type of non-verbal communications are most frequently used by English language teachers in the classroom? Major findings were included that non-verbal communication was not only supportive and helpful for the students but also for the teachers. The researcher made the following recommendations. 1. Non-verbal correspondence is an expertise, which ought to be used by instructors at all levels of training. 2. Educators at all levels ought to be given an introduction in non-verbal correspondence and the abilities in this way gained ought to be used in their instructing strategies. The major findings were included that the use of eye contact is helpful in motivating the learners and also important for making teaching learning process effective. The study recommended that training about the use of eye contact should be given to teachers and its importance maybe highlighted in the future curriculum.

Keywords: Non-Verbal Communication, Eye Contact, Secondary Level, Teaching Learning Process.

Introduction

As educators we often look for confirmation that our students are grasping the concepts under discussion. This is frequently referred to metaphorically as a light bulb in or over a student be head. However, by nature, not all individuals are animated in a way that allows educators to identify their nonverbal communication. The way teachers communicate to students is one of the many factors that help determine effective teaching and how this is perceived by students might affect their affective and cognitive learning and their feelings throughout the learning process. Verbal and nonverbal immediate behaviors on the part of the teacher enhance positive and effective instructional interaction, which has direct effects on the students’ attitudes towards the teacher and the course and the students’ willingness to learn. The way in which the teacher allocates time to spend on academic content affects student achievement. Good classroom management is a skill that can lead to high student achievement. It involves planning effectively, establishing rules that are reasonable and not excessive in number, and arranging the classroom so that instruction goes smoothly. Skills that are necessary for maintaining a well-managed classroom include group alerting, wittiness, overlapping, using the principle of least intervention, and creating smooth transitions.

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Nasrullah Khan
Lecturer
Education Department
Abasyn University Peshawar
Pakistan
nasir22_afd@hotmail.com
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