1. Verbal, Non-Verbal and Media
Communications
Graduate Teaching Assistant, Sarah Cress
Art Ed 4273

2. MoStep Madness Agenda…
• Xtranormal Video – Go Jim!!
• Sketchbook Prompt
• Sketchbook Discussion
• Something to Consider?
• MoStep Seven, Can I Have a
Volunteer?
• Non Verbal Communication
• Break
• Verbal Communication
• Media Communication
• Consideration of All Participants
• Fostering Good Communication
Skills Among Our Students
• Issues Inherent in the Art
Classroom Space

3. Sketchbook Prompt…
Create a list detailing the manners
in which your instructor
communicates with you, verbally,
non-verbally and utilizing media.
Create a second list detailing the
manners in which you personally
have communicated with your
students during internship
verbally, non-verbally and
utilizing media.

4. Something to Consider?...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jXytQOkNaq4

5. MoStep Seven…
• 1.2.7 The preservice teacher models effective verbal, nonverbal,
and media communication techniques to foster active inquiry,
collaboration, and supportive interaction in the classroom.
• Performance Indicators: The preservice teacher
– 1.2.7.1 models effective verbal/non-verbal communication
skills;
– 1.2.7.2 demonstrates sensitivity to cultural, gender, intellectual,
and physical ability differences in classroom communication and
in responses to students' communications;
– 1.2.7.3 supports and expands learner expression in speaking,
writing, listening, and other media;
– 1.2.7.4 uses a variety of media communication tools.

6. MoStep Seven Rubric…
The pre-service teacher uses clear and articulate verbal,
nonverbal and media communication tools in all
interactions with students, parents, colleagues and the
community. The candidate demonstrates exemplary
communication tools and techniques to support the
learner’s development of effective communication
skills and to foster active inquiry, collaboration, and
supportive interaction in the classroom. Use of
communication/media technology is appropriate and
varied.

7. Non-Verbal Communication…
• Begins with an attitude
• How one dresses and
composes oneself
• Posture
• Enthusiasm
• Energy level
• Hand gestures
• Eye contact
• Body movement

8. What are We Communicating Right Now??
Split up into pairs, choosing a
partner that you know and trust.
Once situated, your pair will be
provided two storybooks. Find a
private space in which the two of
you can take turns reading a
storybook to one another. While
one partner reads, the other must
study their every move. Using the
components covered previously,
make notes regarding your
partner’s non-verbal
communication.

9. Additional Non-Verbal Tactics…
• Organization of lessons
and sequence
• Organization of
classroom space
• Your treatment of
classroom materials and
resources
• Your interactions with
other teachers
• Your interactions with
visitors that come into
the room
• Your interactions with
other students

10. Reading Our Students’ Non-Verbal Communication…
• Welcome each student at the
door
• Digest the student’s
appearance…is it out of the
ordinary?
• Observe their general
demeanor
• Observe their reactions to you
• Observe their reactions to
others
• If you feel the need to address
concerns, do so privately

11. Verbal Communication…
• Demeanor
• Vocal range/volume
• Use of voice to control student
response
• Vocal speed
• Use of proper language
• The avoidance of the almighty
“UMMMM…”
• Confidence in material
• Emphasis when needed
• Visual aides that communicate
verbally

12. How Have You Grown Personally?
Thinking back to those first
few microteaching
experiences, consider your
own personal goals for
improving your
presentation style. How
have you addressed those
concerns in internship?
Have you noticed
improvements? How so?

13. Media Communication…
• Print materials
• Web presence
• Email correspondence
• Phone conversations
• Your own art making

14. Consideration of All Participants…
Consider how you communicate with:
• Students
• Fellow teachers
• Administrators
• Parents
• Community members
Consider how you communicate during:
• Parent teacher conferences
• Committee meetings
• Staff meetings
• Community meetings
• Board meetings

15. Fostering Good Communication Skills in Our Students…
Within pairs,
consider some
exercises that you
would employ to
help foster good
communication
skills among your
students.

16. Issues Inherent in Art Education…
• Sketchbook entries
• Mature topics
• Questions that may
throw you for a loop
• Feeling of insecurity
How would you react
as teacher?

17. Artifact Brainstorm…
Artifact Brainstorm…
Now, let’s
brainstorm
some ways
we can
demonstrate
our newfound
knowledge.