Impacts Des Gestes Des Enseignants Sur La Compréhension en Classe De Fle : Le Cas De Fijai Shs2 Dans La Métropole De Sekondi-takoradi

Abstract

ABSTRACT The main objective of the study is to analyze the impact of teachers’ gestures on understanding in general, in a foreign language class among learners of French. To collect the data, a questionnaire, an interview and an observation were used. The data collected during the survey revealed that the use of gestures in French as Foreign Language (FFL), is very beneficial to learners, as it helps them understand the lesson more than the absence of gestures. Gestures sustain the attention of learners during demonstrations made by the teacher. Despite the many benefits derived by learners from the use of gestures, the practice also has adverse effects on learners. Inappropriate use of gestures by the teacher, the level of learners, the use of abstract words, the language community of the learner have been identified as problems associated with the use of gestures. To solve these problems, we have recommended a number of solutions: appropriate use of gestures by the teacher, the use of images, drawings, symbols, emblems, which can facilitate the understanding in general and especially the understanding of abstract concepts and the level of the learners should be considered when choosing words and expressions for lessons