Iraqi EFL Pre-Service Teachers’ Applications in Non-Verbal Communication Skills

Abstract

Recognizing that non-verbal communication is regularly considered as a crucial since it plays a major influence in human behavior more than a verbal message. Understanding the importance of nonverbal behaviour as one aspect of communication competence is necessary for effective communication. The meaning of a nonverbal message depends on its context, which is a recurring a vital subject in the communications discipline's study of nonverbal behaviour. In the current research, particular focus is placed on nonverbal communication in the classroom, with a particular emphasis on the nonverbal communication skills of pre-service teachers during their practicum period., in terms of body language , facial expression and eye contact. So, the current research aims at investigating Iraqi EFL pre-service teachers’ applications of nonverbal communication skills in practicum period as well as finding out the differences among the aspects of non-verbal communication skills, which are body language, facial expressions and eye contact. Two hypotheses have been verified as follows : Iraqi EFL pre-service teachers’ have deficiency of using non-verbal communication skills in practicum period. In addition, there are no statistically significant differences among the aspects of non-verbal communication skills in practicum period.