It is evident that one of the major problems of teaching comes from communication problems, therefore, the more effective communication is, the more efficient education becomes. It is important for teachers to have good communication skills in the classroom, in order to interact with their students through various forms of communication. Teachers can use not only non-verbal communication; such as facial expressions, eyes, touching, body movements, dress, and use of space, but also verbal communication; including language and speech like pitch, modulation, emphasis, pace and pause, and volume. In addition, such strategies encourages teachers and students to be interactive using these non-verbal and verbal skills.
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In speaking, there are many recommended tools to make teachers ' speech more effective. A teacher is supposed to use clear language in their explanation, instead of ambiguous words such as 'perhaps ', 'maybe ', and 'might ' (Kauchak & Eggen 2005, p.401). For example, if a teacher responds to a question by using vague words like 'maybe ', there still remain questions. Kauchak and Eggen (2005, p.402) also point out that teachers should use transition signals and emphasis to avoid unclearness. However, teachers should be careful when using them, because emphasis has a possibility of leading to misunderstanding (Visser 2006, p.23). In addition, teachers are required to control their pitch, pace or pause, and volume depending on the situation. It is believed that 'the vocal pitch varies naturally in an unforced way that reflects the thoughts and passions of the speaker ' (Visser 2006, p.20). For this reason, their comfortable and bright pitch has a positive effect on the intention of students; and a desirable pace or pause can change depending on each student or surrounding. In other case, when a student suffers from comprehension of a certain topic, a teacher states slowly with enough pauses to give an idea. Lastly, Visser (2006, p.27) suggests that teachers ' volume should not be 'too soft so that the student has to strain and loses focus, and not too loud so as to assault the ears of students '. Some teachers have difficulty to be aware of the desirable voice quality but it is not difficult if the teachers follow some principles of verbal communication. Successful non-verbal and verbal communication skills allows a teacher to have empathy to understand a student 's situation, and creates trust between students and a
Having effective communication …show more content…
In speaking, there are many recommended tools to make teachers ' speech more effective. A teacher is supposed to use clear language in their explanation, instead of ambiguous words such as 'perhaps ', 'maybe ', and 'might ' (Kauchak & Eggen 2005, p.401). For example, if a teacher responds to a question by using vague words like 'maybe ', there still remain questions. Kauchak and Eggen (2005, p.402) also point out that teachers should use transition signals and emphasis to avoid unclearness. However, teachers should be careful when using them, because emphasis has a possibility of leading to misunderstanding (Visser 2006, p.23). In addition, teachers are required to control their pitch, pace or pause, and volume depending on the situation. It is believed that 'the vocal pitch varies naturally in an unforced way that reflects the thoughts and passions of the speaker ' (Visser 2006, p.20). For this reason, their comfortable and bright pitch has a positive effect on the intention of students; and a desirable pace or pause can change depending on each student or surrounding. In other case, when a student suffers from comprehension of a certain topic, a teacher states slowly with enough pauses to give an idea. Lastly, Visser (2006, p.27) suggests that teachers ' volume should not be 'too soft so that the student has to strain and loses focus, and not too loud so as to assault the ears of students '. Some teachers have difficulty to be aware of the desirable voice quality but it is not difficult if the teachers follow some principles of verbal communication. Successful non-verbal and verbal communication skills allows a teacher to have empathy to understand a student 's situation, and creates trust between students and a