My second session was 3/23/13 and was on Presentation Skills. I chose this topic because of my interaction with the group in the first session. In the first session, I introduced myself and went around the room and asked everyone to introduce themselves. Most students spoke in a voice that was barely audible, made no eye contact, and rushed through the introductions so quickly I barely could keep up! I understand that these are just middle school students, but it occurred to me that being able to properly introduce yourself is a skill even an elementary student should possess. With that in mind I came up with a presentation called "Stand Up and Speak Out!" . During the presentation I Incorporated interactive exercises that required them to stand up and tell me one of their most favorite things to do, WHILE acting it out. I must say that I was introduced to quite a few dance moves, but boy where they ever engaged! Not one was shy or unsure of themselves and by the end of the session they had acquired new tips to speaking clearly and assertively. They learned about the important of posture when speaking, and of course the necessity of eye contact. I think it went really well, and I hope that they are more confident in themselves because of the session. At the end of the session I gave each student another assignment for their journal. I requested that they introduce themselves to one new person the following week and then write about the experience in their journal. I made it clear that the journal entry could be as simple as "I went into the school office and introduced my self to the front desk assistant. I told her my name, and her name is Ms./Mr. Blank". I explained that I was much more concerned with the completing the activity, than a long description about it.
Let's hope for the best!
Latisha
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