Confident Communication: Public Speaking for Upper Elementary Age Students

Completed by 13 learners

Ages 8-12

Live Group Class

In this introduction to public speaking, students will learn to express themselves through various activities and gain confidence.

Cindy Cameon, BS Elementary Education

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4.9

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(411 reviews)

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Live video meetings

2x per week, 2 weeks

3-8 learners per class

45 min

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What’s included

4 live meetings

3 in-class hours

Class Experience

Students will learn public speaking in a fun, interactive way through activities that are age appropriate. The first class will begin with the discussion of the importance of public speaking as well as ways to make speaking less stressful. The activity will include each learner speaking for approximately thirty seconds at a time in a continuous story telling setting. The second class will include a pretend narrative which they will have opportunity to plan out prior to speaking. They will attempt to speak for greater than 30 seconds without repeating or fillers. The third class will include an impromptu game in which students will connect two different topics for at least one minute. The fourth class will include a “Would You Rather” game where students will explain their selection. We will also progress from allowing them to speak independently with the video off, if that is their preference, to a final presentation on screen that includes some body language. The ultimate goal is positive reinforcement to increase confidence.

Learning Goals

Students will improve their confidence in speaking publicly.

Other Details

Supply List

Paper and pencil or white board and marker.

External Resources

Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

Meet the teacher

Cindy Cameon, BS Elementary Education

Joined June, 2020

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Teacher expertise and credentials

Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education from Bob Jones University

Hi there! Miss Cindy here! I'm excited to take you into the world of learning, whether that is for an academic subject, such as math, reading, writing or tutoring or a social class which includes public speaking or social interaction. 

TYPICAL CLASS ROUTINE:

Greeting/Get to know you time
Class time, including teaching of given topic and practice of that skill
Closing which may include a puppet, a game, or show and tell, depending on the type of class your learner is taking. My goal is to have every child smiling and excited to return to the next class!


TEACHING CREDENTIALS & STYLE:

Bachelors of Science in Elementary Education
27 years of brick and mortar classroom experience
Four years of experience teaching online
Recognized by Outschool as Outstanding Teacher, Popular Teacher, and Rising Star
Recognized as Teacher of the Year three times in my school
I try to keep students engaged through a mix of hands on teaching and great student interaction. I enjoy learning about each child and making a connection that makes them want to return to class!

PHILOSOPHY OF LEARNING:
Every child is capable of learning, although some may learn in different ways. Making learning fun and working hard to learn produces children who want to learn even more! And isn't that our life goal?! Let's make life-long lovers of learning together!

ABOUT ME:

When I'm not in the classroom, I love to spend time outside walking or working in my yard, reading, or spending time with friends. I also like to bake bread and make cookies. 

Let me know if you have questions or need additional information! I hope to see your learner soon!