Individual
Making an individual presentation is a key skill for your pupils. One way to support them in preparing for an effective presentation is through modelling.
Watch the video of the teacher at School B modelling an effective presentation.
School B, Year 10 - Individual (01:09)
You can watch the video via 56k modem or slow (100kbps) / medium (256 kbps) / fast (400kbps) / very fast (800kbps) broadband connections, or as a Flash video for which you will need to have the flash plugin.
Transcript (21 KB)
Activity
Note how the teacher includes the features of persuasive language in his model presentation. This is a particularly effective example because the teacher has developed a list of features and shared these with the pupils so they know what to look for.
The teacher discusses the features of his modelled presentation with the class after the discussion to draw out the effective features.
Discuss with a colleague ways you could use modelling to support work on individual presentations. Consider using the video example with a class to explore the features of effective presentations.
Other resources
Commercially available resources can also be useful to provide models of effective presentations in the classroom. The 'Moving On' resource available from BT (follow the URLs below) includes models of effective communication skills. The 'Expressing yourself clearly' section will be of particular interest.
