Homework: OPTIMUS Reflection Form http://optimus.hku.

hk/discover

(Complete and submit this form 3 times, before Lessons 3, 4 and 5 each time with a different focus. Submit to
Canvas>>>Assignments).
Date: ____________________
1. Which of the following OPTIMUS presentation features did you focus on this week? (Circle them.)
Articulating Eye contact Intonation and stress for Specifying the theme
position/stance key points and/or scope

Audience rapport Formality/register and Showing importance Visual aids

choice of wording and/or relevance of
content

Explanation Gestures and body Signposting Other

language

2. Why did you choose these features? What were you hoping to learn / improve?
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3. What have you learned or noticed from watching other lecturers use the features?
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4. How do you feel about your own ability to use these features effectively at present?
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5. What do you think you need to do to become an expert at using these features well yourself when you
teach CityU undergraduate students?
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6. Which lecturers that you watched impressed you most? Why? Explain in detail.
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7. Which presentation features do you think you will focus on next week? Why will you focus on them?
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8. Other thoughts or reflections about how to further improve your English speaking ability / pronunciation /
ability to use accurate stress / intonation / effective presentation skills:
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