Introduction
Why do we have presentations?
1st Video Presentation
All delegates will give a two minute (max) pre-prepared presentation. Playback and discussion.
Planning & Preparation
Structure – subject, objective, audience, timing.
Stages – introduction, main, close.
Presenter’s notes, visual aids.
Putting yourself across
The mechanics of speaking. Body language.
Questions. Nerves.
2nd Video Presentation
All delegates will give a five minute (max) presentation.
Assessment.
Please Note. All delegates must come to the course prepared to
give a two minute, self-introduction presentation and
ideas for their 2nd five minute presentation.
Course Background
The objectives of the course are to:-
- have delegates see themselves presenting (video)
- avoid traps and pitfalls
- give confidence by effective preparation of ideas and notes
- appear professional when nervous
- reduce the stress during a presentation
Session |
Delivery Method |
Learning Outcomes |
Introduction
|
Tutor input.
Group discussion. |
Why presentations are necessary.
Face to face communication effectiveness.
Fear and nerves in facing an audience. |
1st video presentation |
Delegates presentations: record and playback.
Feedback from presenter and group.
Tutor comment. Discussion. |
Individual strengths and weaknesses.
Seeing ourselves presenting.
Listening to and watching other presentations.
Giving and receiving constructive feedback in a safe environment. |
Planning and Preparation |
Tutor input.
Discussion |
Structure of a presentation.
Planning for subject, objective, timing and audience. Setting the environment.
Three elements:- intro., main, close.
Three methods of producing effective material.
Making points in a presentation.
Use of notes. Do’s and don’ts of visual aids. |
Putting yourself across |
Tutor input.
Individual discussion. |
Using the spoken word.
Accuracy, brevity and clarity.
Diction, pronunciation, enunciation, tone, delivery etc.
Non-verbal communication – body language, posture, expressions, gestures etc. Coping with nerves.
Dealing with questions.
Using visualisation. |
Video |
Short film on presentation |
Putting it all together. |
2nd video presentation |
Tutor input.
Preparation time for each delegate.
Delegates give a 5 minute (max) presentation.
Record and playback.
Assessment. |
Planning and preparing a complete presentation to include:
intro. – main – close.
Giving a presentation.
Assessing and being assessed.
Actions needed for future presentations. |
