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Speak Up! An Introduction to Public Speaking for Introverts
Joy Butts, BBA, Certified Professional Coach
Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(23)
In this self-paced course, students will be introduced to public speaking skills that will allow them to communicate with confidence in any environment, including school, community, home, and more.
Class experience
Public speaking can be terrifying! This self-paced course is designed to give students an introduction to becoming more comfortable and confident speaking to an audience. Throughout 6 lessons, students will explore the fundamentals of public speaking through pre-recorded videos, flashcards, activities, and other engaging resources. Students will progress through each lesson at their own pace. Topics Include: - An Introduction to Public Speaking - When Emotions Take Control - How Your Body...
6 lessons//6 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1Introduction to Public SpeakingWhat is public speaking and how can it help you in your everyday life? - Common uses for public speaking - How public speaking skills are useful everyday - The importance of speaking up, even when it is comfortableWeek 2Lesson 2When Emotions Take ControlHow does speaking in front of others make you feel? - Common emotions when speaking to groups - Techniques to overcome emotions with confidenceWeek 3Lesson 3How Your Body Impacts Your PresenceWhat is body language? - The basics of body language - Types of body language to remember - How body language can enhance your speech - How body language can distract your audienceWeek 4Lesson 4How Your Voice Impacts Your MessageWhat is tone? - The basics of tone - Four factors to keep in mind - How tone impacts your audienceWeek 5Lesson 5When Words Create DistractionsWhat are filler words? - Common filler words - Why and when filler words start to take over - How to reduce filler words in your speechWeek 6Lesson 6Presentation EvaluationWhat makes a good presentation? - Review presentations to identify what works well and what does not
By the end of the course, students will understand the fundamentals of public speaking and effective communication, including managing nervousness, mastering their body language, project their tone, and reduce the use of filler words.
Homework Offered
Students will be asked to record and submit short assignments practicing the concepts covered in each lesson. Homework will be reviewed on Tuesdays and Saturdays.0 - 1 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
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Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(23)
Hello! My name is Joy and I’m so excited to welcome you to our Outschool family. Let me share a little about myself. I enjoy teaching students to communicate confidently to accomplish their goals. Their goal could be acing a school presentation or...
Self-Paced Class
$9
weekly or $50 for all content6 pre-recorded lessons
6 weeks of teacher support
Choose your start date
1 year of access to the content
Ages: 9-14
