THE ROLE OF PARALINGUISTICS IN ENHANCING TEACHING EFFECTIVENESS

Аннотация

Paralinguistics – the non-verbal elements of communication such as intonation, facial expressions, gestures and body language –play a vital role in classroom interactions. While verbal language conveys explicit content, paralinguistic features help regulate discourse, express emotions, and enhance the clarity and engagement of teaching. This paper explores the impact of paralinguistic cues on pedagogical effectiveness, learner of current literature and real-life classroom practices, the study highlights how teacher awareness and implementation of paralinguistics can contribute to improved educational outcomes.