Analysis of Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication at Grade 11th of Mas Pon-Pes Darul Quran

Jose Christian Sianipar; Marchel Natanael Sipahutar; Natasya Euodia Br Ginting; Nur Aini Siregar

doi:10.55927/fjas.v4i10.400

Authors

Jose Christian Sianipar Universitas Negeri Medan
Marchel Natanael Sipahutar Universitas Negeri Medan
Natasya Euodia Br Ginting Universitas Negeri Medan
Nur Aini Siregar Universitas Negeri Medan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55927/fjas.v4i10.400

Keywords:

Teacher Communication, Verbal Communication, Nonverbal Communication, IRF Pattern, Kinesics

Abstract

This study aims to analyse the verbal and non-verbal communication strategies employed by teachers at MAS Pon-Pes Darul Quran. A qualitative descriptive design was employed to collect data through video recording an English lesson in Grade 11. Verbal communication was analysed using Sinclair and Coulthard's (1975) IRF (initiation response feedback) framework, and non-verbal communication was examined based on Birdwhistell's (1970) kinesics theory. The findings reveal that the teacher's verbal communication systematically followed a hierarchical IRF structure, effectively organising the lesson and scaffolding student learning. The study reaches the conclusion that effective teaching communication is inherently multimodal, relying on the integrated and strategic use of verbal and non-verbal elements to facilitate pedagogical effectiveness.

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