Teacher Credibility as a Function of Verbal Content and Paralinguistic Cues.

Beatty, Michael J.; Behnke, Ralph R.

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ERIC Number: EJ229924

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1980

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Teacher Credibility as a Function of Verbal Content and Paralinguistic Cues.

Beatty, Michael J.; Behnke, Ralph R.

Communication Quarterly, v28 n1 p55-59 Win 1980

Points out that teachers frequently emit nonverbal messages that contradict their verbal messages. Isolates vocal cues (special characteristics of the communicator's voice) as the nonverbal behavior for study. Examines the interaction of vocal cues and verbal messages with respect to impact on teacher credibility. (PD)

Descriptors: Credibility, Nonverbal Communication, Paralinguistics, Speech Communication, Student Teacher Relationship, Teacher Characteristics, Teacher Effectiveness, Teachers

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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