The Influence of a Teacher’s Non-Verbal Behaviour on Students’ Motivation

Abstract

The paper investigates the way in which a teacher’s non-verbal behavior (i.e. my own behavior) in class may influence students’ motivation. The study is based on the analysis of anonymous feedback provided by my students over a number of years. What their honest opinions reveal is that they pay a great deal of attention not only to the message itself but also to the way you convey a message. At the same time, they may help a teacher improve his/her teaching style in order to motivate students to attend classes.