Chapter 11: Non-verbal Communication

CH 11 1 Learning Log for CHAPTER 11: NON-VERBAL COMMUNICATION Insert your name in the header above (double-click to access the header area, then double-click again in this part of the page when finished). Provide your responses below in the boxes as indicated. When you start typing, the response area will automatically expand as needed. GENERAL QUESTIONS 1. What are the4 different components of non-verbal communication? a. Gestures b. Space c. Eye Contact d. Touch What are2 implications this information has for your educational setting? a. Being aware of how my body language may demonstrate my attitude towards diverse learners, Els and their families. b. Being aware of how different cultures have different rules of nonverbal body language that is and is not acceptable depending on multiple factors. 2. Provide characteristics of conventionsTOUCH of across cultures. Include your own culture. Culture 1 (Yours) For people who are familiar, greet with hug. For people who are unfamiliar, wave hi. Culture 2 Middle East To shake hands or accept a gift with your left hand is seen as rude. The left hand is used for hygiene purposes. CH 11 2 Culture 3 Mexico When greeting someone it is customary to make physical contact rather than simply saying hi. 3. Provide characteristics of conventionsEYE of CONTACT across cultures. Include your own culture. Culture 1 (Yours) Supposed to give eye contact when greeting someone or it is deemed as being shy or rude. Culture 2 Mexico Eye contact is deemed as disrespectful towards elders and authority figures. Culture 3 North America Eye contact shows that you are being attentive and are interested in the topic. 4. Provide characteristics of conventionsBODY of SPACE across cultures. Include your own culture. Culture 1 (Yours) Culture 2 Northern Europe Culture 3 Latin America A little gap between those who are speaking. Too far away seems rude while close together can be breaking someone’s personal bubble. Stand further apart when speaking to each other. Usually comfortable with standing closer together when speaking to each other. 5. Provide characteristics of conventionsGESTURES of across cultures. Include your own culture. Culture 1 (Yours) Use hand motions to exaggerate words and express emotions Culture 2 Columbia Putting a hand up to show the height of a child is insulting because it is used to show the height of an animal. CH 11 3 Culture 3 Japan The American symbol for O.K. means money in Japan. 6. Provide characteristics of conventionsIMAGES/VISUALS of across cultures. Include your own culture. Culture 1 (Yours) Full body movements and often make shapes. Culture 2 German Visual movements are small and quick paced. Culture 3 French Visuals are in linear movement and slower paces. TRANSFER QUESTIONS:Answer any 2. 1. What impact might the violation of any of these non-verbal communication components have on the success parent of conferencing with non-native speakers of English? Violation of any non-verbal communication components could lead to a separation between home and school. A child can become torn about what is appropriate and what is not from getting separate messages and signals from teachers and family. Parent conferences would be impacted in that parents may misunderstand or view what teachers say differently than what was being implied. Furthermore, parents may become less involved and get negative thoughts about the school due to a lack of respect possibly on both ends. 2. What impact might the violation of any of these non-verbal communication components have onstudents’ a learning success? Students’ learning success would possibly be impacted by lack of comfort and trust due to boundaries being crossed. Misunderstandings furthermore could lead to uncorrected errors or discouragement due to cultural differences in meaning. CH 11 4 3. Create alist of 5 questions that you might want to ask people with different cultural backgrounds to elicit more detailed information about their non-verbal communication traditions. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.