In what ways will incorporating nonverbal communication management strategies impact the environment of my fifth grade classroom?
Katherine Murnane
Seminar Title
In what ways will incorporating nonverbal communication management strategies impact the environment of my fifth grade classroom?
Concept/Strategy
Focus of the Research
Nonverbal Classroom Management
Grade Level
Research Was Applied
5th Grade
Relevant Grade Level
Connections
Elementary
Discipline
Where Research Was Applied
Reading
Additional Discipline Areas
I see Application to
All Disciplines
Invitation/Commercial
A school day is full of noise - teaching, learning, laughing, the phone ringing, an announcement on the intercom, students coming and going from the classroom, and so on. With all of this for students to take in and process, why add to the noise? Inspired by Michael Grinder’s ENVOY and American Sign Language, I began finding ways to manage my classroom nonverbally. In doing so, I hoped to maximize learning time and minimize interruptions and distractions, while growing my students’ independence. I hoped to create a classroom environment that was predictable, comfortable, and a space for all to have the opportunity to learn. Although my research was done in a fifth grade classroom, I feel that all elementary grades could benefit from these nonverbal management strategies. Join me as I share the findings of my research and the impact on my students and our learning environment. I hope to leave you with some ideas on how to take your classroom management to the next level.