Asked by Julie

If a teacher wanted to create a welcoming classroom environment, which nonverbal strategy would be most effective?

smiling and looking friendly
reading from the screen
pacing around the room

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
Smiling and looking friendly.

It conveys warmth and approachability, helps students feel safe and welcomed, and promotes positive rapport. Reading from a screen reduces eye contact/connection, and constant pacing can be distracting or intimidating.