The Classroom X-Factor: The Power of Body Language and Non-verbal Communication

Description: The Classroom X-Factor: The Power of Body Language and Non-verbal Communication in Teaching by John White, John Gardner The book demonstrates how teachers can transform how they connect with their students, whilst also creating meaningful and potent learning experiences for themselves. White and Gardner show that by following simple methods borrowed from psychology and cognitive science teachers can develop their own X-Factor and in so doing increase their enjoyment and efficacy as professionals. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Why is it that some teachers have a kind of magical charisma and charm which sets them apart from their peers? This book gives us a fresh and exciting answer -- They have the classroom X-Factor! White and Gardners gripping text, The Classroom X Factor, examines the notion of having what the public has come to call the X-Factor from the perspective of the teacher, offering fascinating insights into the use of non verbal communication in the classroom. Using classroom and curricular examples, this book sets out to show how both trainee and practising teachers can identify their own X-Factor in order to help transform their perspectives and perceptions of themselves during the live act of teaching. The book demonstrates how teachers can transform the way in which they connect with their students, whilst also creating meaningful and potent learning experiences for them. White and Gardner show that by following simple methods borrowed from psychology and cognitive science teachers can develop their own X-Factor and in so doing increase their enjoyment and efficacy as professionals.The techniques described include some of the following: Facial and vocal expression Gesture and body language Eye contact and smiling Teacher attire, colour and the use of space Nonverbal communication and pedagogical approaches In addition, the book provides a section containing fictional stories that aim to contextualise the findings detailed throughout the text. The inclusion of chapter summaries, questions aimed at identifying the readers own X-Factor, lesson exemplars and a user-friendly self-evaluation framework all work together to make the book a stimulating and easy read where reflective learning and the practical application of classroom techniques are the order of the day. This comprehensive guide to developing the classroom X-Factor within you will be of value to teaching and learning and is of immense use to both practising and student teachers and to schools seeking to develop models of reflective practice. It will also be of interest to curriculum and assessment agencies, policy makers, academics and others whose roles involve the design, provision, support and evaluation of teachers efficacy in the classroom. Notes Subtitled The Power Of Body Language & Non-Verbal Communication In Teaching. Author Biography John White (Ed. D) is a primary school inspector for the Department of Education and Skills in Ireland. Prior to this, he worked as a primary teacher, head teacher and lecturer. He has also been involved in research on school leadership, classroom nonverbal communication and teaching skills. John Gardner is a Professor of Education in the School of Education at Queens University, Belfast. He is President of the British Educational Research Association, and was a founding member of the Universities Council for the Education of Teachers -- Northern Ireland (UCET-NI). Table of Contents Section 1 The X-Factor and You the Teacher Chapter 1 General Introduction Chapter 2 Your X-Factor and Classroom Communication Chapter 3 The X-Factor within You. Chapter 4 The X-Factor on the Education Stage of Todays World. Chapter 5 How good are pupils at reading your X-Factor? Chapter 6 The X-Factor and Pupil Achievement Chapter 7 The X-Factor and Special Education. Section Conclusion Section 2 The X-Factor Orchestra – Getting to know the Various Instruments Chapter 8 Smiling Chapter 9 Body Language Chapter 10 Gestures Chapter 11 Vocal Expression Chapter 12 The X-Factor and Classroom Eyes Chapter 13 Our Use of Space Chapter 14 Facial Expressions Chapter 15 Attractiveness: Dressing for the Classroom –Does My school bag look big in this! Chapter 16 Colour and the Classroom X-Factor Section 3 The X-Factor Instruments in a Classroom Symphony Story 1 Your X-Factor and Differentiated Learning - The Yellow Teddy Lunchbox Story 2 Spartacus The X-Factor and Expressing your Emotions Story 3 The Great Horse of Troy. Your X-Factor, Motivation, Nonverbal Drama and Immediacy Story 4 The Butterfly – Motivation Story 5 Bushfires - Experience and Reflection Section 4 Concluding Remarks Section 5 Appendix 1 – Self-Evaluation Framework References Review ...theres plenty of valuable material here, entertainingly and thoughtfully presented, with bags of enthusiasm...Teach Secondary, March 2012 Review Quote ...theres plenty of valuable material here, entertainingly and thoughtfully presented, with bags of enthusiasm... Teach Secondary, Details ISBN0415593158 Author John Gardner Language English ISBN-10 0415593158 ISBN-13 9780415593151 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2011 Pages 208 Short Title CLASSROOM X-FACTOR THE POWER O Imprint Routledge Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Birth 1934 AU Release Date 2011-08-09 NZ Release Date 2011-08-09 UK Release Date 2011-08-09 Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd Publication Date 2011-08-09 Alternative 9780415593144 DEWEY 371.1024 Illustrations 3 Tables, black and white; 148 Illustrations, black and white Audience Tertiary & Higher Education We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:138251491;

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