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degree of variance in their performances during the posttests. The subjects
within the control group tended to resemble each other more and more in their
displayed levels of teacher enthusiasm during the posttests. (Collins, 1978,
p. 55)
Collins also performed a mixed ANOVA comparing enthusiasm scores by a)
treatment group and b) testing period. A statistically significant interaction was found.
Subsequent t-tests indicated that the experimental group's enthusiasm ratings
increased significantly from the pretest to the first posttest and from the pretest to the
second posttest. Collins concluded the subjects in this group had maintained their
increased level of enthusiasm for at least three weeks after training. Even though their
performance on the second posttest was slightly lower, the level of increase was still
significantly higher when compared to the pretest. No significant differences were found
among the enthusiasm scores of the control group. According to Collins, the data
indicate it is possible to increase a teacher's level of enthusiasm through instruction.
She also noted that the high variability and overall decrease in enthusiasm ratings on
the second posttest indicates the effects of the training last longer for some teachers
than others, depending on other teacher characteristics. Collins pointed out that this
phenomenon might have implications regarding the need for continued reinforcement
of enthusiasm behavior training. Though this was a quantitative study, it examined
behaviors similar to the nonverbal communication behaviors observed in the informants
in the current qualitative study. Both studies asked the participants to participate in
classes designed to impact the participants' communication behaviors and both studies
videotaped the participants multiple times while teaching.
Farren (1992) investigated the ability of teachers to apply nonverbal immediacy83
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Vandivere, Allen Hale. An Investigation of the Nonverbal Communication Behaviors and Role Perceptions of Pre-Service Band Teachers who Participated in Theatre Seminars, dissertation, August 2008; Denton, Texas. (https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc9019/m1/92/: accessed April 28, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, UNT Digital Library, https://digital.library.unt.edu; .