Eye contact
This really important!! It includes the students, makes them feel welcome and part of the learning process
Brandon ,
it really does help in this way & to connect with our students. They see the respect & care that we have for them.
Ryan Meers, Ph.D.
Eye contact is very important. It lets them know your are interested in them learning and paying attention.
Eye contact is very important, it lets them know your listening and vice versa.
Latasha,
yes, this is a great way to gauge understanding & to keep their focus.
Ryan Meers, Ph.D.
Eye contact helps me determine if the students understand me or not. and it also helps me to see who is paying attention in class.
I couldn't agree more. I make an effort to make eye contact with EVERY student in my classroom during lecture, not just with those who I feel are paying attention.
Helen,
great observation & a great way to really help your students engage with the material & with you as the instructor.
Ryan Meers, Ph.D.
I have noticed that when I make eye contact with the students, I get more responses to questions. When they are not sure of the answer, they avoid looking me in the eye. At that point, I rephrase the question.
Judy,
This is so true , I really liked your idea of making them part of the conversation. This is great way to frame what is happening in the classroom.
Ryan Meers, Ph.D.
I have always felt that eye contact with students is so important. Students feel they are part of the conversation that is taking place. I believe students will want to join in on "class participation".
Eric,
yes, the value of eye contact cannot be overstated or overestimated.
Ryan Meers, Ph.D.
