Week 11 - Speaking and Listening: Presentations

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Learning Objectives

By the end of this week, you will be able to:

  • Deliver effective presentations with clear structure and engaging delivery.
  • Use verbal and non-verbal communication techniques to engage audiences.
  • Prepare and practice presentations with confidence and clarity.

Topic Introduction

Effective presentations combine clear content with confident delivery. A good presentation has a strong structure (introduction, main body, conclusion), engaging content, and confident delivery. Speakers should consider their audience, use appropriate language, and employ visual aids and body language to enhance their message.

In-Class Activities

  • Watch and analyse effective presentations to identify key techniques.
  • Practice delivering short presentations with peer feedback.
  • Learn techniques for managing presentation anxiety and building confidence.
  • Create and use simple visual aids to support presentations.

Homework Assignments

  • Prepare a 3-minute presentation on a topic of your choice.
  • Include an introduction, main points, and conclusion.
  • Practice your delivery focusing on voice, pace, and body language.

Assessment Details

This week's assessment focuses on your ability to deliver an effective presentation with clear structure and confident delivery.

Assessment Questions

  1. Deliver a 4-minute presentation on a chosen topic.
  2. Demonstrate clear structure, engaging content, and confident delivery.
  3. Use appropriate verbal and non-verbal communication techniques.
Structure your presentation: Introduction (hook audience), Main body (3-5 key points), Conclusion (summarise and end strongly).
Use the 'Tell them what you're going to tell them, tell them, tell them what you told them' approach.
Practice your timing, use pauses for emphasis, and maintain eye contact with your audience.
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