These two experiments focus on nonverbal behaviors that might have meaning in defining the relationship between partners and on the broader relational connotations produced by a reticent person's verbal and nonverbal communication style. (PD)

The communicative approach to teaching language requires that the teacher be more interactive with students. The teacher's own verbal and nonverbal behavior becomes more important. An analysis of these implications and a specific approach to teacher training are discussed. (DF)

Reports results of a study analyzing interaction between 21 mothers and fathers and their young mentally disabled children, including short-term stability of features of communication and comparison of dyads involving mothers and fathers. Implications are outlined for interventions to help parents teach their young mentally disabled children.…

Reports on a study of the language acquisition of a group of Portuguese children who belonged to two socioeconomic backgrounds: upper middle class and lower class. Aims to show that verbal formulation, referential non-linguistic material pragmatic cues, and cognitive factors play decisive roles in language development. (SED)

Examines how to increase student awareness of the range and depth of nonverbal communication and help them respond more intelligently to the nonverbal cues sent by others and understand the messages they transmit nonverbally. (CRH)

Jakobson's communication model, grounded in semiotic theory, provides an excellent point of departure for developing specific pedagogical approaches to the constituent elements of all communicative acts, verbal or nonverbal. True communication occurs only when students and teachers are cognizant of the features and functions of communication as…

A study tested the hypothesis that manual encoding aids learning in the prelingually deaf. Twenty-four adults who used fingerspelling as their primary means of communication participated in two groups of a paired-associate learning paradigm, using eight study-test trial sequences. Those using fingerspelling showed more recall and a faster learning…

This document brings into a dialogue some of the theoretical frameworks used to study affect in mathematics education. It presents affect as a representational system, affect as one regulator of the dynamic self, affect in a socio-constructivist framework, and affect as embodied. It also evaluates these frameworks from different perspectives:…

Filled with time-tested techniques and relevant examples, this user-friendly guide aims to empower educators with the confidence and tools necessary to communicate effectively, efficiently, and honestly in all situations. The resource guide uses clear-cut language, to-the-point insights, and pertinent advice--reflecting the many suggestions found…

This article reviews the literature on non-verbal communication (NVC) as it pertains to the counseling/therapy process, although it also includes discussion of issues in the general NVC literature. Extensive appendixes are included (an alphabetical list and description of NVC references and examples of NVC classification and measuring systems).…

Analyzes potential benefits of debaters observing the nonverbal behavior of debate judges in obtaining immediate indications of judges' reactions. (CH)

Suggests exercises designed to help students become more perceptive to the sounds around them. (TO)

Reviews several models for communicating ideas accurately, attempts to define accuracy, and describes some new ways accuracy can be measured. (Author/RB)