E. Surahmi, I.K. Budayasa, R. Ekawati
Gesture is a body movement as a form of repesentasi in thinking and talking about the ideas that are owned by someone and expressed through body movement. Gesture has an important role for a teacher of mathematics learning, especially on the basic concept of fractions. Abstract mathematics makes teachers think how to communicate mathematical concepts to students in order to be more easily understood. The purpose of this study is to describe the role of gesture for elementary school teachers in Pamekasan. This research is descriptive research with qualitative approach. The results of this study show the type of gesture; (1) gesture point, as a gesture used to designate objects by using fingers, hands or stationery. (2) representational gestures, as gestures with hand or arm movements representing multiple objects, actions, concepts and relationships, (3) writing gestures, integrating teacher speech with hand movements in writing. The role of each gesture; (a) the gesture points; directing students' attention, keeping their eyes fixed for long periods of time, (b) representational gestures; helps to simulate actions and perceptions expressed in body movement and (c) writing gestures; can help students focus on understanding mathematical concepts, symbols, and mathematical notations. © Published under licence by IOP Publishing Ltd.
Fakultas Keguruan Dan Ilmu Pendidikan, Universitas Madura, Jalan Raya Panglegur, pamekasan, Jawa Timur, 69371, Indonesia; Program Pascasarjana Pendidikan Matematika, Universitas Negeri Surabaya, Kampus Ketintang, Surabaya, 60231, Indonesia
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