Hi Laura,
Good point. We, instructors need to "read" out students all the time so we can determine if we need to do something more to get them to abide by the standards of the class.
Gary
Hi Ruston,
What you are trying to do is to cue that student that through the disconnect of the eyes that they have used up their time for talking. This is the first step, if it doesn't work then something will need to be said to the student or he/she will continue to dominate the class throughout the course.
Gary
Hi Robert,
It is easy to do as you know but it is the little things like this can distance a student. By knowing they have your attention they will be more engaged and focused on the learning process.
Gary
You have to be careful when using nonverbal cues, because some students don't understand them. They come from all walks of life and may not have learned those cues from their families. Sometimes you just need to be direct with a student when it comes to touchy issues, so there is no grey area.
Good post, but I sometimes find myself looking at other students for responces while one student is talking.
The thought of discontinuing eye contact with a student that dominates the conversation and walking away from him/her makes sense. However, are you merely trying to say "let someone else talk" or are you sending all the negative messages we try to avoid with nonverbal ques???
