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Public Speaking Beginner Course
Lindsey Dixon M.S., B.S., Professor
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(384)
In this 8 week course, students will learn how to create, present, and improve their public speaking skills. #academic
Class Experience
US Grade 5 - 8
Hey, Y'all! Thank you so much for your interest in this debate class. Over the next 8 weeks, students will learn the foundations of public speaking. At the bottom of this section, you will fill find a class syllabus that will showcase how the course will be structured and what we will do during our 8 weeks. I am so excited to work with students on developing their critical thinking, public speaking, and confidence through the activity of public speaking. I have been training students for...
8 lessons//8 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1Speaking With ConfidenceLearn the basics of public speaking and how to build confidence. Work on organization of speeches and how to write a speechWeek 2Lesson 2Tailoring Your Message to the AudienceLearn how to adjust your message to a diverse audience by learning about audience analysis.Week 3Lesson 3DeliveryLearn different ways to delivery your speeches. Working on eye contact, verbal and nonverbal delivery techniques. Will assign the first speech of the class. Learners will give on one of the following topics: About someone important in your life. Celebrating something (an award, sports achievement, etc)Week 4Lesson 4First Speech DayStudents will get feedback from me after their speeches. Will assign the Informative Speech. Students will pick any topic they like to give a speech to the class.Week 5Lesson 5Second Speech DayStudents will get feedback from me after their speeches.Week 6Lesson 6Persuasive Speaking in a Democratic SocietyLearn the steps of an argument and how to avoid logical fallacies. Assign Persuasive Speeches Learners will pick a topic they are passionate about and write a persuasive speech advocating for their ideas.Week 7Lesson 7Third Speech DayLearn the steps of an argument and how to avoid logical fallacies.Week 8Lesson 8Impromptu Speaking DrillsStudents will be given a topic at random to give a speech on in class. Go over what we have learned and say goodbye
- Any/all assignment that you turn into for class must be the following guidelines In this course the following objectives are what students should be able to: Write and present a variety of speeches. Identify and use the Toulmin Model of Argumentation. Identify basic persuasive principals and theories Create and present sound arguments. Effectively research issues using library resources and technology. Identify different philosophical decision-making paradigms. Determine the relevance of the information for evaluating an argument. Separate facts from opinions and inferences. Recognize flaws, inconsistencies, and logical fallacies in an argument Evaluate competing interpretations, explanations, evidence, and conclusions.
I have been teaching college public speaking course for over a decade while also running a college debate team. I have traveled all of the world teaching learners the art of public speaking, debate, and advocacy.
1 - 2 hours per week outside of class
Homework
Frequency: includedFeedback: includedDetails: Students will need to do independent research on the topics they wish to cover for each of their speeches. The amount of time that students spend on these assignments will be different for each student but should be around 1-2 hours for each speech they give.
Joined July, 2020
4.9
384reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Degrees
Master's Degree in Communications from Illinois State University
Bachelor's Degree in Communications from Ball State University
Hey, Y'all! If you're looking for a dynamic and engaging teacher to help your learner build important skills like debate, public speaking, critical thinking, and media literacy, look no further. As a seasoned competitive academic coach. I have...
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Group Class
$22
weekly or $170 for 8 classes1x per week, 8 weeks
50 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-13
6-14 learners per class
