ENGLISH 3021 ORAL PRESENTATION GUIDELINES 2012

University of Puerto Rico Aguadilla Campus Prof. Robert Guzman Sosa English 3021 Oral Presentation Guidelines Still another Essay by Robert Guzman Sosa Speaking in front of a group can make most people very, very nervous. Some people even panic when they... More

University of Puerto Rico Aguadilla Campus Prof. Robert Guzman Sosa English 3021 Oral Presentation Guidelines Still another Essay by Robert Guzman Sosa Speaking in front of a group can make most people very, very nervous. Some people even panic when they have to stand and talk in front of a crowd. Their hands feel cold and their voice trembles. If you have to do this in a language that is not your first language then it becomes even worse. Sadly, there is no way around it. Public speaking is at the very center of an educator’s professional life so developing this skill is of paramount importance. What should you do to become a successful speaker? You need to do three things, prepare, prepare and then prepare some more. But specifically how can you prepare? Here are a few pointers. First chose a topic. In this case it must be a topic related to the acquisition of English language skills among elementary school children. Within this context you are free to choose any topic or Less