Download or read book Improving the oral communication skills of senior high school students through the use of task based strategy written by Nora Cruz and published by GRIN Verlag. This book was released on 2019-06-17 with total page 5 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Research Paper (postgraduate) from the year 2019 in the subject Sociology - Communication, grade: 11, , language: English, abstract: Students stand to accomplish a wide range of goals when basic instruction and opportunities to practice speaking are made available to them in class. Oral communication brings to fruition task-based approach which makes use of the target expressions or language functions in the carrying out of task-types. Utilizing the results of the pre- and post tests in Oral Communication after using task-based approach, this study looked into the level of oral communication skills of the Grade 11 General Academic Strand students of Domalandan Center Integrated School this school year 2018- 2019. Results showed that though the overall rating before using task-based strategies were satisfactory, it was noteworthy that majority of the students proved to be outstanding in their performance after the use of task-based activities. Likewise, it also showed that the level of oral communication skills of the Grade 11 GAS students significantly differed before and after using task-based strategy. The results of the study indicated that students worked best in instructional formats that best suit their learning styles. Teachers, are then called to task to exploit the role of tasks in students’ higher motivation in classroom language learning. It also called on the teachers, to develop alternative methods in aid of creating more effective learning environment.
Download or read book Resources in Education written by and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 376 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Straight Talk written by Paul R. Timm and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2011-01-05 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Straight Talk: Oral Communication for Career Success has a fresh new approach that gives tools needed to communicate with confidence. This text provides a thorough overview and hands-on practice in the speech communication skills essential for life and work success. Whether talking person to person, in a group, or in front of an audience, plenty of practical applications give hands on experience in: practicing effective speaking, handling conversations, participating in teams, and gaining confidence in delivering formal and informal presentations. This book also helps students prepare for competitive events and includes the Presents the 5 Step Strategic Communication tactics students can immediately apply and practice communications skills.
Download or read book Oral Communication Excellence for Engineers and Scientists written by Judith Shaul Norback and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2022-05-31 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Many of us have implemented oral communication instruction in our design courses, lab courses, and other courses where students give presentations. Others have students give presentations without instruction on how to become a better presenter. Many of us, then, could use a concise book that guides us on what instruction on oral communication should include, based on input from executives from different settings. This instruction will help our students get jobs and make them more likely to move up the career ladder, especially in these hard economic times. Oral Communication Excellence for Engineers and Scientists: Based on Executive Input is the tool we need. It is based on input from over 75 executives with engineering or science degrees, leading organizations that employ engineers and scientists. For the presentation chapter, the executives described what makes a “stellar presentation.” And for every other chapter, they gave input—on, for example, how to effectively communicate in meetings and in teams, how to excel at phone communication, how to communicate electronically to supplement oral communication, and how to meet the challenges of oral communication. They also provided tips on cross-cultural communication, listening, choosing the appropriate medium for a communication, elevator pitches, and posters; and using oral communication to network on the job. Oral Communication Excellence for Engineers and Scientists includes exercises and activities for students and professionals, based on instruction that has improved Georgia Tech’s students’ presentation skills at a statistically significant level. Slides demonstrating best practices are included from Capstone Design students around the country. Table of Contents: Introduction / Background Preparation / Presentation: Customizing to your Audience / Presentation: Telling your Story / Presentation: Displaying Key Information / Delivering the Presentation / Other Oral Communication Skills / Advanced Oral Communication Skills / References
Download or read book Closing the Communication Skills Gap written by Annette K Thornton and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-08-06 with total page 138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How can middle and high school students be challenged to ratchet up their communication skills by dashing strides-and have fun doing it? A few people find public speaking exhilarating; a considerable number find it petrifying! In fact, public speaking is often listed as one of the top fears of individuals-among other qualms, such as snakes, grave illness, and . . . death. Many circumstances of life and living require the ability to speak up, contribute meaningfully, offer a solution, report progress, influence decisions, facilitate dialogue, or even join in celebration. For the business world, oral communication skills of employees have recently become a leading concern, especially with respect to younger generations and those just entering the workforce. The present communication skills trajectory does not look promising. Recent business studies demonstrate a critical need to improving communication skills, especially in younger generations. Must this path continue? Could it be altered-at least in part-toward a more favorable outcome? Finding ways to decrease fear and increase confidence and competency is now critical to individual and professional success. Are there effective ways to help young people reduce their fear of public speaking and become confident communicators-whether they're delivering a formal speech, collaborating on a presentation, or contending for a job interview? This research study of real teenagers would suggest a resounding "yes." This qualitative multiple-case study research project draws from the real life experiences of eight young people (ages 14 to 18) who have been in the trenches learning communication skills-intensely. Through personal interviews (among other sources of data), see, hear, feel, and learn what students actually experience along the way. Students give voice to what it's like to ratchet up their skills in astounding strides. Listen to what they experience, what really helps them improve, and what they "definitely" recommend to other students. This study could prove invaluable to: students, parents, educators, community leaders, business sponsors, coaches/mentors, speech club leaders, tournament directors, contest organizers, and anyone interested in helping young people to develop real communication skills. This qualitative, multiple-case study includes: an introduction and background of the topic; a review of other pertinent research literature-including recent business studies; methods used for this particular study; and full research results, which include anxiety scores, student interview reporting, and useful feedback from judges. In addition, the study also includes students' opinions of whether they actually improved their communication skills (and verified by speech league rankings), students' perceptions of the value and confidence factor in learning these skills, as well as students' recommendations for other students. The final Summary and Discussion chapter covers insights and implications for practice, followed by an annotated bibliography of over 30 references. Learn what pre-collegiate students can accomplish-and what other "average" students could too.
Download or read book Teachers Strategies to Improve Oral Communication Skills in Secondary Level of the Public School System of Hatillo District of Puerto Rico written by Evelyn Nieves Rosa and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This study aims to explore the strategies that educators used in the improvement of Oral Communication Skills (OCS) in the secondary level of the Hatillo public school system of Puerto Rico. It also searches for real experienced strategies that teachers think work and are important in the teaching of OCS in nowadays ESL classrooms. Therefore, this study was made through questionnaire to 24 secondary school teachers of the Hatillo district. The results of this study may help those teachers who are in their journey of seeking strategies to motivate students to learn OCS for the daily life use" --Leaf ii.
Download or read book Dyslexia Dysgraphia OWL LD and Dyscalculia written by Virginia Wise Berninger and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How can teachers provide effective instruction for students with learning disabilities while meeting the needs of all students? The second edition of this accessible text gives K-12 educators research-based answers, straight from two highly respected voices in the field. The first teacher training text to cover all four learning disabilities that require differentiated instruction, dysgraphia, dyslexia, dyscalculia, and oral and written language learning disability (OWL LD), this book prepares educators to deliver explicit and engaging instruction customized to the needs of their students.
Download or read book Resources in Education written by and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 952 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Oral Competency in the Language Classroom written by Valene M. Swinborne and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This thesis explores the history of how language teaching strategies have developed through the 19th century, as well as, impediments to oral competency including an exceeding amount of grammar instruction in classrooms, a lack of focus on listening comprehension, language anxiety, and curriculum constraints. Research shows that there has been an ongoing language debate between those who support grammatically-based methods of instruction and those who support more communicative-based methods. Though the shift has recently leaned towards communicative-based approaches, many educators still tend to lean on the side of explicit instruction of grammar structures. The author investigates several teaching strategies to help develop oral competency in the high school language classroom."--leaf 3.
Download or read book Second Language Pedagogy written by N. S. Prabhu and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 1987 with total page 166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Based on research carried out during a five year classroom experiment. The basic underlying assumption is that language form is best learnt when students are concentrating on meaning rather than form.
Download or read book Communication strategies learning and teaching how to manage oral interaction written by Luciano Mariani and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2010 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What do you do when you need to express the meaning of a word that you don’t know in a foreign language? How do you start and close a conversation, and how do you keep it going? What can you do if you are not sure about what to say in an unfamiliar situation?Communication strategies is a book about the ways and means that users of a second or foreign language can employ when they have to face problems due to gaps in their linguistic, communicative or intercultural competence. Strategies also enable them to deal with uncertainty in personal and intercultural contacts and to increase their autonomy in using languages.Communication strategies is both a handbook for teachers, teacher trainers and educators, providing them with a sound methodological background, and a collection of 30 practice activities, games and tasks for language learners and users. Photocopiable worksheets are provided, as well as freely downloadable recordings of native and non-native speakers of English.
Download or read book How Learning Works written by Susan A. Ambrose and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2010-04-16 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Praise for How Learning Works "How Learning Works is the perfect title for this excellent book. Drawing upon new research in psychology, education, and cognitive science, the authors have demystified a complex topic into clear explanations of seven powerful learning principles. Full of great ideas and practical suggestions, all based on solid research evidence, this book is essential reading for instructors at all levels who wish to improve their students' learning." —Barbara Gross Davis, assistant vice chancellor for educational development, University of California, Berkeley, and author, Tools for Teaching "This book is a must-read for every instructor, new or experienced. Although I have been teaching for almost thirty years, as I read this book I found myself resonating with many of its ideas, and I discovered new ways of thinking about teaching." —Eugenia T. Paulus, professor of chemistry, North Hennepin Community College, and 2008 U.S. Community Colleges Professor of the Year from The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and the Council for Advancement and Support of Education "Thank you Carnegie Mellon for making accessible what has previously been inaccessible to those of us who are not learning scientists. Your focus on the essence of learning combined with concrete examples of the daily challenges of teaching and clear tactical strategies for faculty to consider is a welcome work. I will recommend this book to all my colleagues." —Catherine M. Casserly, senior partner, The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching "As you read about each of the seven basic learning principles in this book, you will find advice that is grounded in learning theory, based on research evidence, relevant to college teaching, and easy to understand. The authors have extensive knowledge and experience in applying the science of learning to college teaching, and they graciously share it with you in this organized and readable book." —From the Foreword by Richard E. Mayer, professor of psychology, University of California, Santa Barbara; coauthor, e-Learning and the Science of Instruction; and author, Multimedia Learning
Download or read book School Family and Community Partnerships written by Joyce L. Epstein and published by Corwin Press. This book was released on 2018-07-19 with total page 508 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Strengthen programs of family and community engagement to promote equity and increase student success! When schools, families, and communities collaborate and share responsibility for students′ education, more students succeed in school. Based on 30 years of research and fieldwork, the fourth edition of the bestseller School, Family, and Community Partnerships: Your Handbook for Action, presents tools and guidelines to help develop more effective and more equitable programs of family and community engagement. Written by a team of well-known experts, it provides a theory and framework of six types of involvement for action; up-to-date research on school, family, and community collaboration; and new materials for professional development and on-going technical assistance. Readers also will find: Examples of best practices on the six types of involvement from preschools, and elementary, middle, and high schools Checklists, templates, and evaluations to plan goal-linked partnership programs and assess progress CD-ROM with slides and notes for two presentations: A new awareness session to orient colleagues on the major components of a research-based partnership program, and a full One-Day Team Training Workshop to prepare school teams to develop their partnership programs. As a foundational text, this handbook demonstrates a proven approach to implement and sustain inclusive, goal-linked programs of partnership. It shows how a good partnership program is an essential component of good school organization and school improvement for student success. This book will help every district and all schools strengthen and continually improve their programs of family and community engagement.
Download or read book How to Give Effective Feedback to Your Students Second Edition written by Susan M. Brookhart and published by ASCD. This book was released on 2017-03-10 with total page 154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Properly crafted and individually tailored feedback on student work boosts student achievement across subjects and grades. In this updated and expanded second edition of her best-selling book, Susan M. Brookhart offers enhanced guidance and three lenses for considering the effectiveness of feedback: (1) does it conform to the research, (2) does it offer an episode of learning for the student and teacher, and (3) does the student use the feedback to extend learning? In this comprehensive guide for teachers at all levels, you will find information on every aspect of feedback, including • Strategies to uplift and encourage students to persevere in their work. • How to formulate and deliver feedback that both assesses learning and extends instruction. • When and how to use oral, written, and visual as well as individual, group, or whole-class feedback. • A concise and updated overview of the research findings on feedback and how they apply to today's classrooms. In addition, the book is replete with examples of good and bad feedback as well as rubrics that you can use to construct feedback tailored to different learners, including successful students, struggling students, and English language learners. The vast majority of students will respond positively to feedback that shows you care about them and their learning. Whether you teach young students or teens, this book is an invaluable resource for guaranteeing that the feedback you give students is engaging, informative, and, above all, effective.
Download or read book Using Practiced Improvisation and Role play to Improve Oral Communication Skills for English Second Language Learners written by Pelagia Kyriakopoulos and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Many secondary school students from French schools across the province are graduating with a limited ability to communicate orally in English. Based on the work done by educator Dorothy Heathcote in England, I developed a new method of practicing oral communication. This method incorporates elements of improvisation and drama. Participants were required to portray the role of a particular character to resolve a conflict that was presented in the form of a scenario. They had the opportunity to discuss the conflict and practice their arguments while using idiomatic expressions and key vocabulary in the conflict resolution. Once participants completed the practice, they presented it to an audience, demonstrating how the conflict was discussed and finally resolved. Throughout the study, two experienced ESL teachers and one language arts teacher observed the participants in action to provide me with further insight and feedback on the effectiveness of this new method of practicing oral communication. Participants discussed their reactions and thoughts on the activity during the focus group interview. The teachers who observed the group discussed their responses to the activity and the effect it had on the participants during a separate focus group interview. The results show that participants were able to use the English language with more effectiveness, fluency and accuracy. They were also able to use the target vocabulary and English expressions appropriately. Participants were also more engaged and felt less stressed about using the English language to communicate.
Download or read book Working with Spoken Discourse written by Deborah Cameron and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2001-05-25 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Working with Spoken Discourse provides a comprehensive account of the expanding multidisciplinary field of discourse analysis. It discusses current approaches, concepts and debates in the field of spoken discourse and provides a grounding in the practical techniques of discourse analysis and how to apply them to real data.
Download or read book The Effect of Using a Program Based on Cooperative Learning Strategy on Developing Some Oral Communication Skills of Students at English Department Faculty of Education Sana a University written by Khaled Mohsen Mohammed Zuheer and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 107 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of study is to investigate the effective of using a cooperative learning strategy STAD-based program on developing some oral communication skills of second level students, English Department, Faculty of Education, Sana'a University. Based on literature review, related studies and a panel of jury members' point of view, a list of 5 oral communication skills was proposed and used as the most related skills to the second level students. The experimental design of the study depended on the voluntary basis of choosing the group of the study, which consisted of (30) second level students. The researcher has developed and used the following tools: A pre-post oral communication skills test, and a cooperative learning strategy STAD-based program that contains a teacher's guide and a students' handbook. The program was taught to students in a six-week period. Paired t-test "SPSS" program was used to measure the effect of the training program on the students' oral performance. Results revealed that the program was effective in developing students' oral communication skills as there were statically significant difference between the pre and post administration of the test. The researcher recommended that during the teaching of oral communication, students should be provided with a relaxing, effective, and interactive environment that fosters interaction and helps to develop the students' oral communication skills. (Contains 7 tables.) [M.A. Thesis, TEFL.].
