Effective Public Speaking and Presentation Skills

Objective:  

To provide participants with the practical skills and knowledge necessary to express themselves clearly, with confidence and power, in a variety of speaking situations.

Students will be taught presentation techniques; how to plan and structure an effective presentation; how to develop ideas; effective delivery methods; and how to overcome anxiety, fear and nervousness when making a presentation .

Target Group:         Principals, Teachers, Managers, Training Personnel, Communication and Media Personnel. Anyone seeking to upgrade and polish their skills in public speaking.

Course Outline

1. Presentation Techniques

 

·         One Way and Two Way Communication

·         The Communication Cycle

·         Barriers to Communication

·         Objectives of Presentations

·         Identifying ones audience

 

1. Planning and structuring an effective presentation

 

·         Choice of medium for presentation

·         Methods of introducing subject/Start up

·         Language

·         Visual Aids

 

1. Developing ideas

 

·         Elements of expository writing for presentations

·         Sequencing Patterns

 

1. Delivery:

·         Verbal and non verbals (gestures, facial expressions)

·         Body Language

·         Tone and Volume

·         Capturing and maintaining audience interest (humor, references)

·         Techniques (eye contact, questioning styles etc.)

·         Effective use of audio visuals

 

5.   Anxiety, Fear and Nervousness

·         Overcoming fear etc

·         Breathing techniques

·         Being prepared

 

1. Impromptu speaking

·         Method

·         Style

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Assessment and Evaluation

1. One Class Test – 30%
2. One Take Home Assignment/Project – 30%
3. Final Examination – 40%

 

Certificates will be awarded to persons who:

1.    Obtain at least 50% of Assessment and Evaluation marks

2.    Attend at least 75% of class sessions

 

Assessment Method:

Final assessment will be awarded based on a combination of exams and a major take home assignment

Duration                      40 hours