Confident Communication

Douglas A. Parker - St. Mark's Academy, Cocoa, FL

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Communication | Leadership | Presentation Skills

November 2002 | 192 pages | Corwin

Perfect your capability as a public speaker!

In his new easy-to-read resource, trained counselor and experienced educator Douglas A. Parker demonstrates a sensible, skills-based, humorous, and psychologically savvy approach to the strategies that every educator needs to develop as a public speaker. Parker also illustrates how to gain confidence and make nervousness work for you during a speech.

Ideally suited for:

Use in and out of the classroom
Professional settings and community meetings
Improving educators' confidence
Creating and evaluating written speeches

Confident Communication provides the building blocks needed for public speaking while eliminating the fear factor. Now educators can perfect their oratorical capabilities as well as enjoy the security, confidence, and support needed to create and deliver dynamic speeches.

Available Formats

ISBN: 9780761946908	Paperback	Suggested Retail Price: $34.95	Bookstore Price: $27.96
ISBN: 9781483360904	Electronic Version	Suggested Retail Price: $31.00	Bookstore Price: $24.80

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Introduction

Part I: The Foundations of Speaking

1. Understanding Public Speaking

2. Forming a Speech Study Group

3. Writing Your Speech

Part II: When Speaking Before Student Groups

4. Understanding and Managing Your Nervousness

5. Involving Your Audience

6. Discovering What is Really Important at Your School

7. Just Showing Off

8. Your Body Language Speaks Volumes

Part III: When Speaking Before Parent Groups

9. Scheduled Parent Meetings

10. Working With Parents on More Difficult Issues

11. Presenting a Persuasive Line of Reasoning

12. When Asking for Support

13. If You Need to Speak on a Moment's Notice

14. How to Field Questions From Your Audience

Part IV: When Speaking Before Parent-Teacher-Student Associations Meetings

15. Creating a Speech to Inform

16. Presenting Yourself and Your Speech

Part V: When Speaking Before Collegial Groups

17. Beyond Words -- How to Use Visual Aids

18. Leading a Staff or In-Service Meeting

Part VI: When Speaking Before Community Groups

19. Making Decisions Regarding Your Audience and Your Speaking Environment

20. Sharing Yourself With the Children

21. How to Lead and Participate in a Discussion Group

Part VII: When All Else Fails...

22. Speaking When You Cannot Say Anything

23. Using Appropriate Grammar

Part VIII: Example Speeches and The Appendix

24. Three Example Speeches

Appendix: Additional Supports

Glossary

Index

Key features

Basic public speaking for teachers and school administrators
Tips on writing and presenting speeches in all relevant settings in schools, communities, and professional settings
Sensible, humorous, psychologically valid, easy-to-use techniques can help turn nervousness into success