Speak Up! An Introduction to Public Speaking for Introverts (Self-Paced)
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.
Joy Butts, BBA, Certified Professional Coach
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(35)
What's included
6 pre-recorded lessons
6 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentHomework
1 hour per week. 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.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 Impacts Your Presence - How Your Voice Impacts Your Message - When Words Create Distractions - Presentation Evaluation Lessons are 15-20 minutes long, with about 10 minutes of practice work each week. Students are asked to submit 60-second videos for each lesson. These assignments help students practice the skills discussed in each lesson. Feedback will be provided for assignments on Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday. Students are asked to review the feedback and also provide their own notes on their progress. Students are welcome to submit a second video for review that incorporates the feedback provided on the original video. Though this second video is optional, the additional practice is extremely helpful. No prior experience or knowledge is required for this course.
Learning Goals
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.
Syllabus
6 Lessons
over 6 WeeksLesson 1:
Introduction to Public Speaking
What 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 comfortable 10 mins of video lessons
Lesson 2:
When Emotions Take Control
How does speaking in front of others make you feel?
- Common emotions when speaking to groups
- Techniques to overcome emotions with confidence 17 mins of video lessons
Lesson 3:
How Your Body Impacts Your Presence
What 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 audience 16 mins of video lessons
Lesson 4:
How Your Voice Impacts Your Message
What is tone?
- The basics of tone
- Four factors to keep in mind
- How tone impacts your audience 12 mins of video lessons
Other Details
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined July, 2020
5.0
35reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
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 convincing mom to purchase the new popular video game. You will find that my classes include topics including:
- Confident Communication Skills
- Communication Skills for Introverts
- Public Speaking & Presentation Skills
- Goal Setting for Success
- Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
Currently, I have my bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and I am a Certified Life and Leadership Development Coach. I have experience presenting in the classroom and corporate setting. I’ve worked for multiple Fortune 100 companies and will bring real world experience in a fun and interactive environment.
Our classes are a partnership between the students, their families, and myself. Each class is hyperactive, meaning the students will be speaking and participating throughout class. All students will have the opportunity to share their thoughts, experiences, and presentations to the class. Students will have the opportunity to offer and receive feedback from their peers. This not only creates a collaborative learning community, but also reinforces learning. I also weave the student’s interests into the lessons to keep them engaged.
When in class, you may hear a funny tune. I'm no professional, but I love to make up impromptu songs, rhymes, and raps on almost any subject. So, your student is not on YouTube or TikTok. It's just our creativity on full display.
Ready to give my classes a try? Here's a gift of $10 off of your student's first class.
Just enter BUTTSWELCOME202310 when you checkout.Reviews
Self-Paced Course
$9
weekly or $50 for all content6 pre-recorded lessons
6 weeks of teacher support
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