Communication Skills

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Seminar III Communications I Speaking
Al Estes
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The ExCEEd Model

• Structured organization
• Based on learning objectives
• Appropriate to the subject matter
• Varied, to appeal to different learning styles
• Engaging presentation
• Clear written and verbal communication
• High degree of contact with students
• Physical models demonstrations
• Enthusiasm
• Positive rapport with students
• Frequent assessment of student learning
• Classroom assessment techniques
• Out-of-class homework and projects
• Appropriate use of technology

Teacher As Role Model
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The CME Model

• Structured organization
• Based on learning objectives
• Appropriate to the subject matter
• Varied, to appeal to different learning styles
• Engaging presentation
• Clear written and verbal communication
• High degree of contact with students
• Physical models demonstrations
• Enthusiasm
• Positive rapport with students
• Frequent assessment of student learning
• Classroom assessment techniques
• Out-of-class homework and projects
• Appropriate use of technology

Teacher As Role Model
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Seminar AgendaCommunications

• Speaking (Communications I)
• Writing (Communications II)
• Questioning (Communications III)

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Why?
College classrooms are fundamentally dramatic
arenas in which the teacher is the focal point,
like the actor or orator on stage.
Lowman, p. 23
The ability to stimulate strong positive emotions
in students separates the competent from the
outstanding college teacher.
Lowman, p. 23
All lectures are performances.
Wankat Oreovicz, p. 93
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Speaking 100 The Basics

• Projection
• Articulation

Minimum essential qualities for a clear
presentation
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Speaking 101 Beyond the Basics

• Vary volume.
• Vary speed.
• Vary pitch, tone and intonation.

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Vary Pitch
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Speaking 101 Beyond the Basics

• Vary volume.
• Vary speed.
• Vary pitch.

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Speaking 101 Beyond the Basics
Now its your turn to try!!!
Caseys Revenge
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Speaking 101 Beyond the Basics

• Vary volume
• Vary speed
• Vary pitch

• Avoid idiosyncrasies
• Use a variety of genuine gestures

NOTE You cant do this with notes in your hands.
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Speaking 200 Stimulating Positive Emotion

• Drama
• Humor
• Timing
• Physical position and movement
• Spontaneity

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Seminar III Communications I Speaking
Questions?