Public Speaking and Presentation Skills for Teachers and Lecturers

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

Participants will learn;

• How to plan and structure an effective presentation;
• How to develop ideas;
• Effective delivery methods;
• How to overcome anxiety, fear and nervousness when making a presentation.

COURSE CONTENT

Presentation Techniques

• One Way and Two-Way Communication
• The Communication Cycle
• Barriers to Communication
• Objectives of Presentations
• Identifying one’s audience

Planning and structuring an effective presentation

• Choice of medium for presentation
• Methods of introducing subject/Start up
• Language
• Visual Aids

Developing ideas

• Elements of expository writing for presentations
• Sequencing Patterns

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

Anxiety, Fear and Nervousness

• Overcoming fear etc
• Breathing techniques
• Being prepared

Impromptu speaking

• Method
• Style

FOR WHOM:

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

TRAINING METHODOLOGY

The training methodology combines lectures, discussions, group exercises and illustrations. Participants will gain both theoretical and practical knowledge of the topics. The emphasis is on the practical application of the topics and as a result participant will go back to the workplace with both the ability and the confidence to apply the techniques learned to their duties.