Teacher-Student Verbal and Non Verbal Interaction in EFL Learning

Abstract

This study discusses the types of verbal and non verbal interactions in EFL Learning. This study attempts to answer three problem formulations, namely (1) What types of verbal and non-verbal communication are used by teachers and students in the classroom interaction (2) How are the verbal and non-verbal realized by teacher and students in the classroom, and (3) why are the verbal and non verbal communication realized the way. This research uses descriptive qualitative method. Sources of data obtained from the type of verbal and nonverbal

interactions carried out by English teacher at Sinar Husni Vocational School. Data analysis techniques using the theory of Sugiyono (2016), namely data reduction, data display, and drawing conclusions. The research findings show that there are two types of verbal interactions used by English teachers; (1) Small Group Communication and (2) Public Communication. And then, there are three types of non-verbal interactions that are used by teachers: Kinesics, Proxemics, and Facial Expression. Public Communication is often used because Public Communication is used by everyone to provide material or information with others. Including teachers: Of course, teachers must provide information with all of their students in order to have good interaction in class