Teaching Speaking Skills

This course covers speaking skills, exploring which exercises most effectively develop the ability to express oneself orally. The exercises are chosen because of the different degrees of confidence that they require. The course also covers various motivations for why a student might not be participating in class and how you as a teacher can mitigate these affects through techniques like anonymisation of feedback or through more active demonstration of how to complete activities such as discussion. Additionally, the course contains many handouts and resources which support the aforementioned exercises and skills.

Identify the factors and reasons that may hinder students from actively participating in class discussions and activities. Recognise and appreciate the variety of motivations that influence student behaviour, and how these motivations impact their willingness to speak in class. Develop a toolkit of exercises and techniques that build students' confidence in speaking, enabling them to contribute more effectively in the classroom. Explore the benefits of role-playing exercises and understand how they can enhance students' speaking skills and confidence. Analyse the suitability of role-play for different types of students. Understand the significance of debate and discussion exercises for improving speaking skills and participation. Learn specific techniques to facilitate these activities. Discover the value of presentation exercises and how they contribute to students' confidence in speaking. Evaluate the effectiveness of presentation skills for different student profiles. Evaluate the impact of confidence-building exercises on students, considering their individual needs and abilities. Familiarise yourself with the provided handouts and resources and understand how they can complement the exercises and enhance students' learning experiences.