Teacher Immediacy Behaviors and Social Presence: A Comparison Study of Perceived Student Satisfaction Between Face to Face and Mediated Classroom

Author

Thomas J. Schulte

Document Type

Thesis - University Access Only

Award Date

1995

Degree Name

Master of Arts (MA)

Department / School

Communication Studies and Theatre

First Advisor

Jerry D. Jorgensen

Abstract

This study examined perceived student satisfaction with the televised educational system of instruction. Surveys were completed by 234 students chosen randomly from the Fundamentals of Speech course at South Dakota State University. A number of areas were evaluated including: Student Satisfaction (Walker & Hackman, 1990), Verbal and Nonverbal Immediacy (Wiener & Mehrebian, 1968), and Social Presence (Short, Williams, & Christie, 1976). Results indicate that perceived differences do exist between the "face-to-face" and "mediated" classroom with regard to student satisfaction, nonverbal immediacy and social presence. Results also indicate that instructors use of certain immediacy skills may increase_ student's perceptions of the mediated learning experience. (Sixteen tables of data are included; 85 references are attached).

Library of Congress Subject Headings

Telecommunication in higher education -- Psychological aspects
Distance education -- Psychological aspects
Teacher-student relationships

Format

application/pdf

Publisher

South Dakota State University

Recommended Citation

Schulte, Thomas J., "Teacher Immediacy Behaviors and Social Presence: A Comparison Study of Perceived Student Satisfaction Between Face to Face and Mediated Classroom" (1995). Electronic Theses and Dissertations. 146.
https://openprairie.sdstate.edu/etd2/146