Differences between teacher's nonverbal communication in different cultures

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2010-08

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This report focuses on the differences between teachers’ nonverbal behaviors across cultures. It presents the literature review on the effects of teachers’ nonverbal behaviors on students’ motivation, cognitive and affective learning, theories of nonverbal behaviors and cultural dimensions that affect the display of these behaviors across cultures. It indicates the need for further research in the analysis of teachers’ nonverbal behaviors in relation to their culture and the effect of these behaviors on students’ learning.

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