I agree, it is a message that can help an instructor know how to continue or to get back to a student in private to help clarify any detail of a lesson.
I find it makes each student feel like you kn9ow they are there and a part of the class.
Eye contact is non-verbal communication that allows you to judge who seems to be paying attention, and who might need to be brought back into the discussion.
It establishes rapport and lets the instructor know if he's getting his message accross.
shows them that they you are aware they are attentive and also helps you evaluate them, if necessary
Maintaining eye contact lets your students know they are important participants in the class and you care about what they have to say. You get nonverbal cues if they are paying attention to you as well.
To many people, eye contact is an intimate act - almost like touching someone. It develops a connection with the student and encourages them to participate in the discussion. It also allows the instructor to gauge the level of understanding that each student is at. In addition, eye contact shows the class that you are truly with them instead of just mindlessly lecturing on a topic.
Eye contact let you know there are paying attention, Also lets them know you are not just reading a script
Solid eye contact is part of the foundation for good communication between humans. It can completely impact the way a message is transmitted or received and it is something we are introduced to at a very young age. When I was five, my father taught me how to introduce myself when shaking hands. He would say "Look'm in the eye and speak up." This same principle works well when communicating with students,....look'm in the eye and speak up.
Making eye contact will encourage students to participate.
that 2-3 seconds keeps them engaged in what I'm lecturing in class that day.
It engages the student directly. Students like to focused on.
Just wanted to say I loved the pulling into their teaching space.It has a great zen feel.
Hi Suzanne!
Anytime an instructor pulls a student into their teaching space, I believe it is very gratifying and self-esteem building for students.
Keep up the good work!
Jane Davis
Ed106 Facilitator
Hi David!
I'm not sure what you are saying! Please be clearer!
Thanks,
Jane Davis
ED106 Facilitator
I like when student is struggling part ,the earlier you pick up on it the more you can help make a student engaged and comfortable with the material.
Hi Stephen!
The eyes are the windows of the world and we can learn so much from and about someone else by looking them in the eyes.
Keep up the good work!
Jane Davis
ED106 Facilitator
When a student has a question, I definitely not only maintain the eye contact when answering, I usually will walk toward the student as I answer. Eye contact in general with the students lets me know based on their facial expressions whether they are understanding the material.
Maintaining eye contact with students is important because it keeps them engaged in lecture. It can help the instructor realize when a student may be struggling as well.
