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1、本科毕业设计（论文）题目：The Use of Body Language in English Teaching身体语言在英语教学中的应用学生姓名： 学号： 系（部）：外语系 专业：英语教育 入学时间： 2007年9月导师姓名： 职称/学位： 讲师 导师所在单位：毕业设计（论文）提交时间：二一一年五 月THE USE OF BODY LANGUAGE IN ENGLISH TEACHINGBY WU QIANBAOA THESISPRESENTED TO FOREIGN LANGUAGE DEPARTMENT OF CHIZHOU UNIVERSITY IN IMPARTIAL FULFIL

2、LMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTSFOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF ARTS MAY 2010SUPERVISED BY PROFESSOR CAI YUEE身体语言在英语教学中的应用摘 要语言是人类交际的重要手段。同语言一样, 身势语也是一种重要的交流方式。在英语教学中, 随着教学方法的不断改革, 教师应在课堂上为学生创造英语学习的良好氛围。然而, 由于学生词汇量有限, 教师必须通过面部表情及身体行为来简化自己的教学过程, 激发学生热情, 提高教学效果。作为在非语言交流中扮演着极其重要的作用,在老师和学生的互动中,身体语言可以完善口头信息和能有效的表

3、达词语的意思。身体语言有助于激发学生的学习兴趣、提高教学效果。在英语教学中，使用身体语言能够提供英语学习的效率和优化英语课堂活动的设计。教师应充分利用肢体语言在课堂教学,并在同时应注意运用身体语言的原则,以达到最佳的教学效果。因为很多的人际沟通是非言语的交流，学习肢体语言是有效沟通中最重要的技能之一。非言语交流的因素在理解对方的感受上尤为重要。当听众适当反映了她对说者身体语言的理解时,沟通可显著改善。本文着重讨论身势语在英语课堂教学中的具体应用及重要性。关键词：身体语言；英语教学；具体应用The Use of Body Language in English TeachingAbstractL

4、anguage is an important means in communication. Likewise, body language is also an important communicate means. In English teaching, with the reform of language teaching and learning methods, teachers should create a better atmosphere in English class. However, with the limitation of students vocabu

5、lary, teachers have to simplify their teaching language with the help of facial expressions and body movements to arouse the students enthusiasm. As nonverbal communication plays a significant role in the interaction between teachers and students, body language can complement verbal messages and can

6、 communicate as effectively as words. Body language helps in motivating students interest and improving the effect of teaching. Teaching English with the help of body language improve the efficiency of learning English and optimize the design of English classroom activities. Teachers should make goo

7、d use of body language in classroom teaching and at the same time great attention should be paid to the principles of using body language in order to achieve the best teaching results.Since so much of interpersonal communication is nonverbal, the study of body language is one of the most important s

8、kills of effective communication. The nonverbal elements of communication are especially important in understanding the other persons feelings. When the listener appropriately reflects her understanding of the senders body language, communication can be improved significantly.This paper lays emphasi

9、s on discussing the concrete application and significance of body language in English teaching.Keywords: body language；English teaching；concrete applicationContents. Introduction6. General Study of Body Language7A. the Definition of Body Language 7B. the Differences between Verbal Communication and

10、Non-verbal Communication7. the Necessity and Importance of Using Body Language in English Teaching8A. the Limitation of Students Vocabulary and Expressive Ability8B. the Less Interest of Students in English Class9C. the Depressing Atmosphere in English Class9. the Concrete Application of Body langua

11、ge in Different Aspects9A. the Advantages of Using Body Language in Speaking9B. the Advantages of Using Body Language in Listening10C. the Advantages of Using Body Language in Reading11D. the Advantages of Using Body Language in Writing12. the Use of Body Language in English Teaching at Different St

12、ages12A. the Use of Body Language in Primary School12B. the Use of Body Language in Middle School13C. the Use of Body Language in College13. Conclusion14. Bibliography 16. Acknowledgements17. Introduction For rapid changes in education reform, many teachers, students and parents are facing great cha

13、llenges and stresses. Many of us may agree its directions for changes and missions proposed, and support the alternative ways of teaching, learning and examination. In daily life, we use both words and body language to express our thoughts and opinions and to communicate with other people. We can le

14、arn a lot about what a person is thinking by watching his or her body language. Words are important, but the way a person stands, folds his or her arms, or moves his or her hands can also give us information about his or her feelings. Human body language, including gestures and facial expressions, i

15、s used to communicate in countless subtle and complex ways. In the communication between teachers and students, nonverbal communication is more important than verbal one. Body language of both teachers and students plays its active role in teaching. Teachers need to work hard to captivate and sustai

16、n the attention of students in order to engage students. Students are often more attentive to what teachers do than to what they say.Body language plays a vital part in communication. For example, a nod universally signifies approval, while shaking the hand indicates negotiations. Besides, when you

17、watch a match, you may often see someone put up two fingers, which looks like a “V” sign. We all know that means victory. We have many body languages used in rubbing shoulders with each other. We shake our head to mean “no”, and nod our heads to mean” yes”. We can use a smile to apologize, to greet

18、someone, to ask for some help and to express emotion. We can make a thumb - up gesture, means “great” or “good job”, when our student s do something well.As everyone knows, the classroom teaching is one of the most important ways that the students learn English. As far as the English teaching in sch

19、ools is concerned, teachers have to arouse the students interest so that they may learn better. There are many ways to arouse the students interest and help them to learn better, body language used in English teaching is one of them. In school education, body language plays a positive role in cultiv

20、ating the students characters. Teachers are usually respected, and factually, what and how the teachers say and do will be possibly imitated by the students, sometimes subconsciously. In a word, teachers graceful body language helps to improve the students artistic - appreciation and moral character

21、. If the students develop a wonderful body language, which will possibly lead them to form optimistic and active feelings; they will surely have a more smooth interpersonal relation. General Study of Body LanguageA. The Definition of Body LanguageAlthough we may not realize it when we talk with othe

22、rs, we make ourselves understood not only by words. We send messages to the people around us also by expressions and body movements. We call it body language, which studies the meanings of the movement of all parts of body and it includes many nonverbal behaviors such as eye language, gestures, post

23、ures, facial expressions, touch and so on. A smile and handshake show welcome; waving ones hand is to say goodbye, nodding the head means agreement, while shaking it means disagreement. It is a part of non-verbal communication.B. The Differences between Verbal Communication and Non-verbal Communicat

24、ionNonverbal communication was the only language used throughout most of humanitys existence. For many, many centuries there was absolutely no oral or written language. When language finally developed, people commonly allowed themselves to be distracted from body communication. Some, however, contin

25、ued to focus on nonverbal cues. An ancient Chinese proverb warns, “Watch out for the man whose stomach doesnt move when he laughs.”1Nonverbal communication, conveying a great deal of information without even speaking, like verbal communication is also a part of culture and the carrier of a certain c

26、ulture. It can convey just as much as written and verbal communication. Body language is one kind of nonverbal communication which can constitute 50% or more of what we are communicating. If you wish to communicate well, then it makes sense to understand how you can use your body to say what you mea

27、n.2The function of nonverbal communication in the whole communication cant be overlooked. In the daily communication, we can see people cant communicate efficiently by verbal language alone. And nonverbal communication will express clear meanings in a certain context. So in communicative activities,

28、 nonverbal communication also plays a great role. Of course, we should pay close attention to the functions of nonverbal communication. In any case, when verbal communication conflicts with nonverbal communication, people are willing to accept the information nonverbal communication delivers. Becaus

29、e nonverbal communication sounds more natural, more instinctive and it is hard to pretend. Obviously, we should make full use of nonverbal communication to achieve efficient communication. . The Necessity and Importance of Using Body Language in English TeachingA. The Limitation of Students Vocabula

30、ry and Expressive AbilityThe English vocabulary is so abundant that students cannot remember all of them. And students just can only grasp the words which are used frequently. According to the students present level and practical situation, body language is required. Body language is one of rich exp

31、ressive languages in the teaching language, especially in English teaching, using the suitable body language not only can avoid using Chinese to explain English, but can promote the teachers and students to communicate, enhance the teaching efficiency. For example, when a teacher gives an instructio

32、n: “You two, please come to the blackboard.” The students can easily understand it if the teacher looks at some two students. Then, the teacher points to the blackboard. The students will carry out the order without obstacle even if they dont hear the key words “blackboard” clearly. Furthermore, tea

33、chers usually have to explain some language points, and at this time, they have to differentiate the classroom expressions and the examples. Take it for example, we ought to use the form have done such as Have you finished that job? To make the students understand clearly, a teacher has lot s of way

34、s. To do it by speed, he uses a common speed when reading “we ought to use the form have done” , and reads slowly when giving examples ; he can also get the effect by repeating the example Have you finished that job ; a more frequent way is to use gestures to lay emphasis on the key points when he s

35、aid “have done” emphasizing it in voice at the same time, he reaches out his index finger , pauses in the air , and then gives out the example. This action will usually give the students a deep impression. From the above we can learn, the use of body language in English teaching is necessary.B. The

36、Less Interest of Students in English ClassFor a non-native learner, English learning is very boring. As the proverb goes: Interest is the first teacher.” No matter in any fields, a person to be successful, first of all, he must spend a lot of time and energy. Second, he must have a choice of interes

37、t to do so. The strong study interest is the prime motive power of learning activity; it can stimulate and raise students study interest, therefore before each class, teachers should make good preparation so that expect the student can have the strong interest through a series of body language. For

38、example, to teach “What are you doing?”, teachers can design the following body language to the text content: let the student make writing, or dancing together with you, students do the body language with teacher, listening and doing warm up in the activities to enter the study condition, then it st

39、imulates students study interest greatly. In the classroom, the teachers behavior will influence students learning concentration. Sometimes teachers in their teaching with the use of body language can stimulate students interest.C. The Depressing Atmosphere in English ClassEnglish is a foreign langu

40、age to students and it is difficult to study well so that students cannot hold the interest in it for a long time. And when they cant understand what teachers teach, they will not to listen to the teachers. Then the atmosphere in English class is depressing. Meanwhile, if the sounds only stay in a h

41、orizontal line, students will soon lose interest. And the noise meter can also affect the students mood. Teaching in order to focus the attention of every student, teachers eyes should glance around for the students. Teachers body language attracts the attention of students, helps students understan

42、d knowledge, and improves their enthusiasm, so as to achieve the purpose of improving the teaching effect. The Concrete Application of Body Language in Different AspectsA. The Advantages of Using Body Language in SpeakingThe spoken language is one of the important ways to communicate, so we should t

43、ry to develop the students ability of speaking. Factually they are helped to reach the aim in a certain degree by their teachers body language. The contemporary emphasis is gradually laid on spoken English teaching. The first lesson of every unit in Senior English begins with dialogue. The teaching

44、programs require the teachers to organize the class to practice English according to the characteristics of dialogue. Generally speaking, the body language can arouse and sustain the student s interest of learning and using English. In the English class, the teachers should not only use body languag

45、es themselves, but also ask the students to use them according to the different situation. Take it for example, the first lesson in Unit one, Book one is about the time when the new students first meet, and they dont know each other. So a teacher can introduce himself first, such as: “Hello, everyon

46、e, nice to meet you here. Now Ill introduce myself to you. My name is Tom. I like playing basketball for it makes me much stronger; I like playing chess for it makes me more clever; and I like reading books for reading makes one perfect”. During the introduction, the teacher should use the new vocab

47、ularies and sentence structures together with a vivid expression and mating gestures as possibly as he can. He smiles when he says hello to the class ; he shakes hands with some students saying “Nice to meet you”; he writes name down on the blackboard ; he imitates the action of dribbling and shooti

48、ng at the basketball , playing chess and turning pages to explain his hobby. After his introduction, the teacher can create a circumstance for the student s to practice: “Mary and Jack are new classmates. They are walking together in the street, and they meet one of Jacks old friends, Yangpei. Then

49、Yangpei and Mary are introduced to each other by Jack. ”After the students practice the dialogue is introduced naturally from it. Usually, the application of body language in different situations will result in an attracting and successful lesson.B. The Advantages of Using Body Language in Listening

50、The Greek philosopher Epithet s ever wittily said: “Nature has given man one tongue and two ears that he may hear twice as much as he speaks.” From the saying we can learn how important the listening is in our daily life. To understand others is a basic purpose in English teaching, and teachers ofte

51、n train the students listening accordingly. In this process, if the body language is used, the effect will be better. When beginning a new lesson, the teacher narrates the story outline in English. The body language may help. For example, a teacher can stretch his arms slowly when he says, “She is i

52、n a very big room”; he can open his eyes widely with mouth opened when he says, “She is so beautiful a lady”. As a result, the students will have such an impression: She is very beautiful indeed; a teacher who imitates the crying or the movement of the animals under the premise of teaching order wil

53、l surely achieve a better effect. Press ones palms together and resting ones head on the back of ones hand while closing the eyes as if sleeping means” Im tired. ”.C. The Advantages of Using Body Language in ReadingThe purpose of Senior English teaching is to train the students preliminary ability o

54、f using spoken and written English. In the senior school, we lay emphasis on the reading ability that serves the students further study. Here we mainly mention the helpfulness for reading aloud. Reading aloud helps the students to get a correct pronunciation and intonation and to develop the combina

55、tion of vocabularies pronunciation, spelling and meaning. Furthermore it also helps the students to find out the articles internal feelings and appreciate the beauty of the language. A linguist ever said: “A poem is not a poem until it is read.” Reading aloud is basic in the middle school, and the t

56、eachers should make full use of body language to develop the students ability of reading aloud. hen reading the sentences, attention should be paid to where to speak softly, emphasize, and raise or lower our tone.To make it clear, we can imitate the strong or soft pats that are used in music teachin

57、g, which means to use the arcs to represent different tones. Generally speaking, we use falling tones in declarative and special interrogative sentence, first rising tones and then falling tones in the choosing interrogative sentence. The students in the middle school are not often accustomed to and

58、 always confuse them; however, with the help of body language, they can solve the problem much more easily. For example, they use gestures. As they read the choosing interrogative sentence, they raise their hands in rising tones and lower in falling tones. After training for sometimes, as soon as th

59、ey read the sentences, they will remind themselves of the gestures. As a result, there will be no problems in rightly reading the sentences at all.In a word, the vivid gesture together with the fluent English can create a good circumstance of learning, which will surely play an active part in improv

60、ing the students reading ability.D. The Advantages of Using Body Language in WritingWriting is one of the four basic skills of learning language, and it is so important a skill that we can even say without it, people cant communicate with others. The students should not only get some English knowled

61、ge and vocabularies, but also obtain the ability to communicate in spoken and written English as what is mentioned in the teaching programs. To some extent, writing is much more important than speaking, for it can spread without the limitation of space and time. Since the students learn English as a

62、 media for communication, they should have the ability of writing.To get rid of the student s feelings of being dull and tired, an English teacher has to use every possible method. This is the same to the writing. Teachers use different method in order to improve the students ability of writing, amo

63、ng which, the application of body language can deepen the object impression, such is magnificent in developing the student s writing ability. The linguist Franklin ever said, “Tell me, Ill forget; teach me, Ill remember; involve me and Ill learn.” If we asked the students to write an unfamiliar composition, they would probably be unable to and feel discouraged. However, the students can write excellent articles if they have the experience. In and out of class, we should ask the students to participate some English - related activities, and then ask them to write it down. Take “The First S