ENHANCING COMMUNICATION AND ENGAGEMENT: THE IMPLEMENTATION OF NON-VERBAL COMMUNICATION IN ANGKLUNG EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES FOR DEAF STUDENTS AT CICENDO STATE SPECIAL SCHOOL (SLBN) IN BANDUNG CITY

Abstract

This study investigates the efficacy Animated Style as a part of non-verbal communication, utilized by Angklung Extracurricular Teachers for Deaf Students at Cicendo State Special School (SLBN) in Bandung City. Qualitative methods, including  interviews and observation, the research involved purposive sampling of five informants. Triangulation and member checking ensured data validity. The analysis revealed that teachers employ nonverbal communication such as sign language, body gestures, eye contact, and facial expressions to engage with deaf students during extracurricular activities. For instance, teachers use eye contact, hand gestures, and facial expressions to regain students' attention. The study concludes that teachers adopt three communication styles: dominant for managing situations, animated for nonverbal interaction with deaf students, and attentive for motivating them during Angklung sessions. This research sheds light on effective teaching strategies for deaf students in extracurricular settings