Session 2 Quiz
| Session 2SO 2 | Use strategies that capture and retain the interest of an audience. |
| Learning Outcomes(Assessment Criteria) | Key words/signs, pace and pause, stress, volume and intonation or sign size, pace, rhythm and non-manual features (NMFs) are used in appropriate ways to reinforce the message. Body language is appropriate to context and topic, and reinforces main ideas and points of view. Formal communications are planned in writing/signing, and plans are detailed, complete, and realistic with respect to time allocation and content. Visual aids are appropriate to topic and context, and enhance the presentation and the transfer of information and understanding. Techniques are used to maintain continuity and interaction. |
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
- List the people with whom you communicate with on a regular basis.
- Do you communicate in exactly the same way with each of these people? Give reasons for this.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
- As you have already been told, you will need to do a presentation. What is it about doing a presentation that worries you the most?
- What should you do before a presentation to ensure that it is successful?
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
You will no doubt have seen someone who is a good presenter. You may also have been part of an audience where someone made a poor presentation. Complete the table below by writing down those things that made for a poor or good presentation.
GOOD PRESENTATION
POOR PRESENTATION
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Match how our expectations, knowledge and experience affect what we hear.
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- Even when people hear, they dilute the message as it is filtered through their existing expectations.
- Messages are filtered through experience and prejudices.
- Messages are filtered through existing knowledge.
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Expectations
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Experience
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
- Okay, so now you know how to present. But, how do you stop the nervousness that is part of doing such a presentation?
- What do you understand about BODY LANGUAGE? Give examples from your daily life.
- Give examples of cultural differences with regard to body language.
- List any other factor – other than the content of the speech – that you think will be important in making sure that your audience attends to what you are saying and feels at the end of your presentation that you have given a good presentation.
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Notes must be visible (use a large enough size of font or writing) * ensure they stay flat at the point you want – do not fold them when storing them as they will then curl during your speech * using one side of the paper allows amendment and addition if necessary * number the pages * separate different kinds of instruction and material (columns, symbols) * use colour and symbols to provide emphasis
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As the words suggest, BODY LANGUAGE is WHAT YOU SAY WITH YOUR BODY. Many people are accused of having an “attitude” and it is not because of WHAT they say, but rather the way that they sit or stand, the clothes that they wear and the manner in which they speak to people.
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It is very important that you remember that body language differs between cultures, especially when you are addressing an audience of people from different cultures or backgrounds. You will need to be aware of these differences if you are to communicate effectively within the diverse population of South Africa.
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Being part of an audience, you may have other questions in mind. Audiences expect presenters to: know what they are talking about look the part respect the audience and acknowledge their situation and views link what they are saying to what the audience wants from the talk provide audiences with sufficient information so that they can make a considered judgement about the presentation (they will weigh it up) be clear about any action necessary – at the end make the presentation understandable, interesting and a good fit with the audience and the occasion
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