How do students communicate non-verbally to their teacher?

Answer 1

Looks, facial expressions, and overall body language

Good Luck....

Answer 2

There are a myriad of ways that students can communicate without saying one word. I have taught English to "at-risk" high school students for fifteen years. I have actually learned to put more weight into the body and non-verbal language my students have used when they first come to my class. Here are some of the things I've learned from my precious students:

1. Just because a student put his/her head down on the desk doesn't always mean he/she is sleepy. This can also represent a student feeling overwhelmed with the learning process, problems at home, withdrawal from addiction, feeling inadequate or "stupid" (I hate that word!), or "I'm having a bad day so leave me alone!". An adolescent would rather get into trouble for "sleeping" than have to face the reality of what's going on in his/her world.
2. Class clowns rarely find themselves in the role as a teacher's pet. Those students who assume that role learn that concept early-on and find that teachers would rather not call on them at all, then to risk a kid showing off. Kids act like that because they've missed so much that there are few concepts they truly understand. It's like armor!
3. The "Screw the World Attitude" is the one where the arms are folded in front of them, the head is down, and there's a scowl on his/her face. That stance says, "I am worthless, stupid, and have no business being here!" These kids have very low self-esteem, have absolutely no faith in themselves, and teachers have to work very, very hard to try and pull these kids out of their shell.
4. Tears don't always represent sadness. They can also mean a kid is at a very high level of frustration, angry beyond words, etc.
5. Heavy sighs can mean "I am absolutely bored to tears; challenge me with something interesting!," or, "Okay, I'm here and a little attention might not hurt!," or they could be angry with you and are just being rude, crude, and indifferent.
The list is exhaustive, but these are a few of the most common.

This is not scientific, and simply a few of the things I've learned to interpret from those with whom I have been so blessed to work. I would never "confront" one of my kids about any of these behaviors in front of their peers, as the results could be catastrophic, no matter how strong a bond I have had with each of my students. I would always wait and talk to the student alone. They were usually quick to share what was going on and then we could work on the problem at hand.

Hope this helps a little! Annie

Answer 3

I'm not quite sure what you're getting at here? Write a letter if ur shy or ask a friend to communicate for u. Good luck

Answer 4

with a middle finger in the air of course

Answer 5

eye contact (or lack thereof)
body posture/movements

Answer 6

look at her and then tell the truth