Full Description
This volume is a public-speaking resource for teachers, principals, and school administrators written by a trained counsellor and experienced teacher. This concise learning tool speaks to teachers at every level, addressing the critical affective aspects of learning how to speak in public.The book is designed exclusively for professional educators to use both in and out of the classroom. The author takes a skills-based humanistic and sometimes humorous approach to the psychology and strategies that must be in place before a person can develop as a speaker. Educators can improve their confidence by learning how to be aware of what is happening during a speech, and gradually accentuating their essential speaking skills. Included are hands-on strategies for taking control of the process and its outcome, as well as using the Internet for creating speeches. Every educator's job will provide opportunities for public speaking; this book provides the instructional support that everyone needs. When a speaking event arises, educators can refer quickly to this book for help in making decisions about what to say and how to say it.
Contents
IntroductionPart I: The Foundations of Speaking1. Understanding Public Speaking2. Forming a Speech Study Group3. Writing Your SpeechPart II: When Speaking Before Student Groups4. Understanding and Managing Your Nervousness5. Involving Your Audience6. Discovering What is Really Important at Your School7. Just Showing Off8. Your Body Language Speaks VolumesPart III: When Speaking Before Parent Groups9. Scheduled Parent Meetings10. Working With Parents on More Difficult Issues11. Presenting a Persuasive Line of Reasoning12. When Asking for Support13. If You Need to Speak on a Moment's Notice14. How to Field Questions From Your AudiencePart IV: When Speaking Before Parent-Teacher-Student Associations Meetings15. Creating a Speech to Inform16. Presenting Yourself and Your SpeechPart V: When Speaking Before Collegial Groups17. Beyond Words -- How to Use Visual Aids18. Leading a Staff or In-Service MeetingPart VI: When Speaking Before Community Groups19. Making Decisions Regarding Your Audience and Your Speaking Environment20. Sharing Yourself With the Children21. How to Lead and Participate in a Discussion GroupPart VII: When All Else Fails...22. Speaking When You Cannot Say Anything23. Using Appropriate GrammarPart VIII: Example Speeches and The Appendix24. Three Example SpeechesAppendix: Additional SupportsGlossaryIndex
