Nonverbal: The language of sensitivity

Nonverbal communication is defined through the use of examples in dialogue form, by recreating a situation in which nonverbal communication fuses two or more individuals into a loving group, and by relating how nonverbal language (a nod, a smile, a lingering glance) can affect the relationship between teacher and student. Most teachers are unaware of their nonverbal messages during a class period, and would be appalled to know the extent to which rejection, dislike, isolation, and preference are transmitted through a look or gesture. It is not desirable to "instruct" teachers as to the best "looks" and "poses." Nonverbal communication is extremely personal and comes from within; it becomes a question of self-discovery on the part of the teacher who wishes to achieve maximum results with his or her students, and whose enthusiasm and sensitivity is translated nonverbally and intuitively. R. Laskey