Student Perception of Nonverbal Behaviors of International TAs

• Main Author: Nilobol Chantaraks
• Other Authors: Gonzalez, Maria Christina
• Format: Others
• Language: English
• Published: University of North Texas 1990
• Subjects: nonverbal behaviors; international teaching assistants; American teaching assistants; Teachers' assistants > United States.; Nonverbal communication in education.; Communication in education.
• Online Access: https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc500476/

Six hundred sixty-six students were queried at the University of North Texas. The appropriate use of nonverbal behaviors of international and U.S. American TAs was surveyed. An eleven item questionnaire (Teacher Nonverbal Measure) was utilized. These questions were tested by an ANOVA. Data indicated that international TAs are less likely to use appropriate nonverbal behaviors than U.S. American TAs. Thus, it is possible to assume that international TAs are more likely to be perceived as using inappropriate nonverbal behaviors than U.S. American TAs. Also, communication competence was investigated. The Communication Skill Rating Scale was utilized and tested by ANOVA. Results indicate that international TAs are viewed as significantly less competent than U.S. American TAs.