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APS Virtual Poster Showcase · 2020

Mirroring of Nonverbal Behavior Predicts Improvement in Learning

Virtual · June 2020

Poster Sessions · Social

  • Steven Montalvo
    Northeastern Illinois University
  • Maureen Erber
    Northeastern Illinois University
  • Christian Palaguachi
    Northeastern Illinois University
  • Yeo Yun
    Northeastern Illinois University
  • Suleima Tank
    Northeastern Illinois University
  • Alyssa Mogil
    Northeastern Illinois University
  • Steven Hernandez
    Northeastern Illinois University
  • R.B. Church
    Northeastern Illinois University

Abstract

Previous research created an operationalization of academic engagement using the frequency of nonverbal behaviors exhibited during classroom discussion. Using a pretest-videotaped discussion-posttest design, we examined what role mirroring plays for learning college statistics. Results show that high engagement levels, indexed by nonverbal mirroring, predicts improvement in knowledge of statistical concepts.

Learning