Revision of Fundamental Concepts
The program starts with a succinct (but important) revision of essential concepts, including audience engagement and speech structure.
This helps set students up for the rest of the program and ensures that everyone starts on a similar level – this is especially important for students who don’t have previous exposure to public speaking!
Captivating Audiences
For the Speaking Manner focus for our Penguins program, students will generally cover:
- Topic #1 – Introductions, icebreakers & speech frameworks
- Topic #2 – Capturing the audience’s attention at the beginning of a speech
- Topic #3 – Examining, reflecting on and practising their physical manner
- Topic #4 – Considering, reflecting upon and applying verbal manner techniques
Please note that students will participate in speaking activities and practice giving speeches almost every week in addition to covering the above topics!
Practice Speeches and Interactive Activities
As the term progresses, students will have the opportunity to participate in a range of practice speeches and carefully chosen activities aimed at bolstering their presentation skills. These activities span a wide range of skills, encompassing body language, verbal expression, and more.
These abilities are fortified through consistent practice speeches and constructive critiques, guaranteeing that every student is given the chance to flourish and enhance their skills!
End of Term Presentation
Each term ends with a presentation, either to peers or parents (depending on the venue). This is an excellent opportunity for students to showcase what they’ve learned over the course of the term and continue their confidence-building journey.
Students generally spend the last couple of sessions preparing and practising their speeches for the presentation.
Coaches will also provide an update to parents on what was covered during the term, as well as what comes next for the students’ public speaking journeys.
