An Analysis of Teachers' Verbal Communication within the College Classroom: Use of Humor, Self-Disclosure, and Narratives.

Downs, Valerie C.; And Others

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Publication Date: 1988

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An Analysis of Teachers' Verbal Communication within the College Classroom: Use of Humor, Self-Disclosure, and Narratives.

Downs, Valerie C.; And Others

Communication Education, v37 n2 p127-41 Apr 1988

Provides normative data regarding the use of certain verbal behaviors manifested by college teachers. Indicates that usage of humor, self-disclosure, and narratives by college teachers was frequently relevant to course content and used to clarify course material. Suggests that award winning teachers used these same behaviors in relation to course content and clarification of course material. (JK)

Descriptors: Classroom Communication, Classroom Techniques, College Faculty, Communication Skills, Speech Communication, Teacher Characteristics, Teacher Effectiveness, Teacher Evaluation, Teaching Methods, Teaching Styles, Verbal Communication

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners

Language: English

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