Hapticsand Proxemics Used In Standard One Pupilteacher Classroom Interaction, In Selected Schools Of Kariara-Kigoro Division, Murang’a County, Kenya
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Date
2018-11
Authors
Kibe, Jonathan Kamau
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Kenyatta University
Abstract
The study sought to investigate haptics and proxemics used in standard one pupilteacher
classroom interaction, in selected schools of Karia-Kigoro division
Murang‟a County, Kenya. The objectives of the study were to: identify the haptics
and proxemics that class one children use in class; describe how the class one
children respond to the use of haptics and proxemics in class; compare haptics and
proxemics used by teachers in class one; and finally investigate the roles of
proxemics and haptics in learning among class one pupils. The cognitive variance
theory and the communication accommodation theory were used to explain the use
of haptics and proxemics in standard one pupil-teacher classroom interaction. The
study took place at Kariara-Kigoro division in Murang‟a County, Kenya.
Questionnaires were used to get information from class one teachers about the
haptics and proxemics used in class room interaction. Observation of the behavior
of the pupils and teachers and communication pattern were made. Data was
analyzed both quantitatively and qualitatively where observation notes were
compiled and videos were interpreted and presented in narrative form. Photographs
were interpreted in order to describe the haptics and proxemics used in class one
pupil-teacher interaction. The study came up with the following findings: Use of
haptics and proxemics among class one pupils is dependent on message being
communicated and hence differed from one pupil to another and situation of pupil.
The use of haptics and proxemics in classroom interaction make learning easier and
teaching more effective. A key recommendation of the study is that teachers,
parents and other care givers should be sensitized on the importance of the use of
haptics and proxemics in communication.
Description
A Research Project Submitted In Partial Fulfillment
For The Award Of A Master Of Arts Degree In English And
Linguistics In The School Of Humanities And Social
Sciences Kenyatta University