Tone of Voice and Body Language
Non-verbal commincation is rarely taught in teacher training programs. Body language and the tone of your voice are major ingredients in communicating and thus teaching.
A teacher can be declared boring by not varying the tone of their voice. During interviews, most principals look at the enthusiasm of a potential teacher. Enthusiasm is communicated by tone and body language. An enthusiastic teacher makes for enthusiastic students.
Your body language and tone of voice can be used in a positive or negative way. Only use them in a positive way. Here are some examples:
Some positives include walking over to a student’s desk and quietly asking the student to be quiet. You could even just walk near that student and stand there. This usually does the job without you saying a word. This shows that you are calm and in control. There is also a higher potential that this will not become a conflict with that student. Another example would be just looking at the student, if you have eye contact, and shaking your head no. Remember, the point is that you don’t disrupt the other students. When you say from across the room, “Name” be quiet, other students will look at that student. In many instances, students misbehave in order to get attention. By stopping what you were doing, you could have rewarded that student’s misbehavior.
It is important to understand that the tone of your voice and body language can communicate just as much or more than the words you say.
* Disclaimer: Before implementing any ideas from this website, please first consult your principal and make sure they are in compliance with state laws, district and school procedures.| Rate this article |
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