Effective Communication and

Collaboration Using Body

Language
By
Brent Seager
 What is Effective Communication?
Effective communication is the
ability to collaborate with others
and achieve previously set goals
for the collaboration.
While it can vary from situation
to situation, achieving the desired
outcome of the collaboration or
communication is a result of
effective communication with
others.
Friend & Cook, 2014, p. 43.
What is Body Language?

Body Language is a form of nonverbal communication that can be used

to interact, teach, and communicate with others.
It can sometimes be misconstrued depending on the perspectives of the
people around you.

Friend & Cook, 2014, p. 55.

 Perceptions and Body Language
Body language is one of the most
common forms of nonverbal
communication used everyday.
The face is the most commonly
noticeable element in body language
communication.
Perception of body language differs
from person to person, and it is vital
to ensure that this factor is taken into
consideration when using body
language to communicate with others.
Friend & Cook, 2014, p. 55-56.
Examples of Body Language that Impedes
Effective Communication

Lack of eye contact

Intimidating Facial Expressions
Incorrect Body Posture
Incorrect Stance
Not allowing enough Personal Space
Appearing bored or disinterested

Nonverbal Communication, n.d.

 Impact of Body Language that Impedes
Effective Communication
Lack of eye contact shows
disinterest and can quickly end
communication.
Upset, disappointed, or angry
facial expressions can be
misunderstood causing
An incorrect stance can intimidate others, and cause challenges in the
communication process.
Not allowing enough personal space can also impair the communication
process by causing anxiety or discomfort.
When a person appears bored or disinterested, engagement in the
communication process ends.

breakdowns in communication. Nonverbal Communication, n.d.

When people have incorrect

posture, they are sending the
message that they are not ready
to communicate.
 Examples of Body Language that
Encourages Effective Communication
Appropriate Eye Contact
Correct amount of Personal
Space
Proper Stance
Proper Body Posture
Showing interest and engagement
in the conversation
Monitor appropriate usage of
facial expressions.
Nonverbal Communication, n.d.
Impact of Body Language that Encourages
Effective Communication

Communication does not experience the strains or challenges when facial

expressions, eye contact, stance, body posture, personal space, and
interest in communication are in place.
These will allow you to establish and build healthy relationships with
other professionals, as this shows your dedication and commitment to
effective communication with others.

Nonverbal Communication, n.d.

 Statistics on Body Language and the
Classroom
The following numbers
represent the most common
types of communication styles
used in the classroom:
55%-Nonverbal
Communication
38%-Vocal Communication
7%-Verbal Communication

Shahu, 2017
 Ways to Incorporate Body Language into
Your Lessons and Activities
One way to incorporate body
language into your classroom
is to incorporate sensory
breaks to practice the
following:
Gestures
Posture
Facial Expressions
Spatial Relation
Friend & Cook, 2014, p. 55.
 Body Language Resources and Lesson
Plans
NEA
Psychology World
Lesson Plan One
Lesson Plan Two
Lesson Plan Three
 Distinguishing Different Types of Body
Language One
Does this type of body
language promote or impede
effective communication?
Why or why not?
Distinguishing Different Types of Body
Language Two

Does this type of body language promote or impede effective

communication?
Why or why not?
 Distinguishing Different Types of Body
Language Three
Does this type of body
language promote or impede
effective communication?
Why or why not?
Usage of Body Language in the Classroom

Nonverbal communication method used by teachers and students to

display:
Classroom Readiness
Motivation
Anger
Engagement
Interest
Addressing off-task behaviors

Nonverbal Communication, n.d.

 Reflection
During this time, I want you to
reflect on how you plan on
incorporating the teaching of body
language into your classrooms, and
I will call on you to share your ideas
with the staff.
I also want you to think about one
thing that you liked or can be
improved with this presentation,
and share it after your ideas of
incorporating body language into
the classroom.
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