Kinesika sa loob ng Silid-Aralan: Isang Pedagohikal na Pagsusuri

This qualitative study focuses on the use of non-verbal communication, particularly kinesics, inside the classroom. Firstly, the kinesic cues used by teachers inside the classroom to manage the teaching and learning processes in the classroom were identified. It was found that teachers use silent treatment, use of fingers, hand gestures, head movement and facial expressions, and body movement. Secondly, the study sought to identify the effects of kinesics on students. It was determined that the use of kinesics reinforces self-confidence among the students, captures students’ attention in class, keeps students silent, improves students’ behavior, and causes tension that causes students to behave. Lastly, a program for teachers about the use of kinesics as a classroom management activity was proposed.