Assessing the Presence and Use of Nonverbal Communication in Primary Reading Instruction

Author

Amelia C. FerrellFollow

Date of Award

2012

Degree Name

Communication Studies

College

College of Liberal Arts

Type of Degree

M.A.

Document Type

Thesis

First Advisor

Stephen D. Cooper

Second Advisor

Cynthia Torppa

Third Advisor

Joshua M. Averbeck

Abstract

This research examined the presence and types of nonverbal communication presented in primary reading instruction. Primary instructors were surveyed about their use and types of nonverbal communication employed during reading instruction. Nonverbal communication variables studied were determined from relevant literature regarding nonverbal immediacy, primary education, and reading instruction. Findings revealed that almost all nonverbal communication variables studied were employed frequently and most respondents had no prior training. Findings suggest how future studies can better evaluate the role of nonverbal communication in reading instruction and provide education for primary teachers in hopes of improving literacy education.

Subject(s)

Nonverbal communication.

Nonverbal communication in education.

Recommended Citation

Ferrell, Amelia C., "Assessing the Presence and Use of Nonverbal Communication in Primary Reading Instruction" (2012). Theses, Dissertations and Capstones. 299.
https://mds.marshall.edu/etd/299