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ERIC Number: EJ395927
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1989
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The Effects of Facial Expression and Posture on Children's Reported Responses to Teacher Nonverbal Communication.
Neill, S. R. St J.
British Educational Research Journal, v15 n2 p195-204 1989
Examines the effects of facial expression and posture of teachers on the reactions of schoolchildren. Finds that smiling and frowning have strong effects while the effects of posture and gesture are weaker. Reports that touch and explaining gestures are seen as positive by the students and controlling gestures are viewed as negative. (KO)
Descriptors: Classroom Communication, Communication Problems, Communication Skills, Educational Research, Elementary Secondary Education, Facial Expressions, Foreign Countries, Nonverbal Communication, Teacher Student Relationship
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Great Britain