As stated earlier, you can assess the student- interest level, motivation, boredom, etc. Many times I can identify if a student has an understanding of the material based strictly on the look in their eyes.
Eye contact keeps students engaged. It sends a lot of message including acknowledging the student's presence. Depending on when the eye contact is made, it might be asking the student to respond to a discussion question.
Making eye contact with the students is important in a few ways. One way is that as the instructor can get to connect with the student to make the student feel as if you are interested in them being an integral part of the classroom. Eye contact can be a sign of respect in many cultures, and this is important for an instructor who is the class manager.
The instructor that makes eye contact also gets to see if a student understands the information or is completely lost. The instructor can then use this valuable information to change gears and provide additional examples or say the information differently until there is a sign students understands the point.
I believe that it is very important to have eye contact with all the students in the classroom and also with each student . By maintaining eye contact with the student you can find if they are engaged in the class, paying attention, distracted or even if they are having a bad day. Sometimes, I had to change my lesson plan because I can see my students having a bad day. Instead of doing a lecture I will do a class activity. It has worked.
I belive that maintaining the eye contact is a good way as described to keep the students involved. It also sends a signal that I am paying attention to you, and I can note if someone is side tracked by something else, I can quickly figure out if I need to change my lecture or style of delivering the lecture.
Eye contact lets the student feel included and valued. It increases a person's comfort level, and helps them maintain interest in the class.
To let them know you are interested in them as a student. Of course you don't want to stare at them, but if you catch their eye for just 2-3 seconds they'll know that you are talking to them as well as all the other students.
Having good eye contact helps the student engage and stay focused. It lets the student know you are aware of them.
that is a great way to let students know you are always there to help[ them.
Eye contact has many benefits. It enhances your take of the student's comprehension. Not only can you get an impression of whether or not they are paying attention, you will also be able to observe their body language. This can tell an instructor a lot about the student--if they are focused, if they are having trouble understanding, etc. Eye contact can also reveal to the students that you are focused on them and that you want to make sure they are engaged. If the student feels that you care, they will be more than likely to participate.
One of the unsung methods of delivery "eye contact". Students look to be acknowledged and being very careful not to create an essence of favortism however by engaging with students calling on them, students working on the board are rteinforcements of delivery; Eye contact shows respect and attentiveness on the part of the instructor and students can sense the passion for teaching.
Eye contact is an important element of effective communication, and as instructors, the goal is to effectively communicate the lesson. Eye contact is also a sign of confidence in our culture; instructors should certainly present themselves as confident. Also, eye contact is a way of making students feel like they are acknowledged and that you want to teach them. While the examples of nonverbal communication listed in this lesson are important, eye contact is one of the most important ways to communicate. Having said that, I appreciate the word of caution about how some cultures view eye contact differently, and instructors should be aware of this issue as well.
Exactly. I need to let students know that I'm paying attention too!
I can think of several reasons. First, maintaining eye contact is a way to keep the students focused on the lecture material. While I want the benefit to be positive, there is a psychological effect of focusing attention knowing that you are "being watched".
On a more positive note, the second reason for good eye contact is to communicate to the students that I am looking for feedback from them. The eyes can send an emotional response that should be taken into account during learning sessions.
Finally, maintaining eye contact is a good way for me to focus as well - to not get caught up in what I'll be teaching tomorrow or even the next hour.
Very Important to be able to see if there is comprehension and if the student is understanding the concept. I like to move around the room and look at everyone and get that connection and feel the vibes. I think I have a pretty good eye for knowing who is in tune or now. Keeping interest is very hard and you have to incorporate alot of things to get them involved but you also need to have that 2-3 second attachment to see if they are paying attention, what their body language is saying to you, or if they are just drifting and you need to reel them in. P O'Dwyer
By Eddy Mojena
This keeps students focused with in the class and keeps them drawn to the contents of what’s being lectured with in the class.
When you make eye contact with students it makes them feel you are acknowledging them , and also sets a level of respect.
Extremely valuable for this is a nonverbal connection to each student and really plays an important role in the delivery and acceptance of information.
Maintaining eye contact with students makes them feel like they are part of the process and have a connection with the instructor.
Maintaining eye contact shows that you are interested in the conversation at hand and also lets the other person know that you are truly listening to them.
