Theses and Dissertations - UTB/UTPA
Date of Award
12-2010
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Arts (MA)
Department
Communications
First Advisor
Dr. Jessica Parker-Raley
Second Advisor
Dr. Timothy P. Mottet
Third Advisor
Dr. Dora Saavedra
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to determine if the use of nonverbal teacher immediacy cues can neutralize the negative impact that offensive teacher misbehaviors have on student perceptions of teacher credibility, affective learning, and motivation. The sample included a total of 140 participants enrolled in various undergraduate communication and theater courses from a southwestern university. Three one-way ANOVA tests were conducted to test the three hypotheses which proposed that nonverbal teacher immediacy cues may neutralize the negative impact that offensive teacher misbehaviors have on students’ perception of teacher credibility, affective learning, and motivation. Ultimately, findings revealed that teacher immediacy behaviors might not have the power to override the negative effects caused by offensive teacher misbehaviors on overall student perceptions of teacher credibility. However, findings suggested that an offensive teacher who uses nonverbal immediacy cues in their college classroom may still be able to positively impact student affective learning and motivation.
Granting Institution
University of Texas-Pan American
Comments
Copyright 2010 Claudia Esther Martinez. All Rights Reserved.
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