Reporting – SEE 16 - Speech and Theater Arts

TOPIC: SPEECH COMMUNICATION IN CHOSEN FIELD

(Reporters: Tricia Pascual & Vanessa Velasco)

Objectives:
At the end of the lesson, the students will be able to:
a. define speech communication;
b. demonstrate the five major purposes of communication through a short role-playing;
and
c. explain the significance of understanding the four methods of speech delivery in a
verbal communication.

Speech Communication
- Speech communication refers to the use of the oral medium of passing information,
whether formally or informally, by a speaker to an audience (Muller & Baumeyer, n.d.).
- This type of communication is instrumental to public speaking as it enhances
engagement with a live audience regarding a specific topic or a set of topics (Muller &
Baumeyer, n.d.).

Speech Communication in Chosen Field

- According to the website of PAN Communications (n.d.), communication is the
backbone of our society. It allows us to form connections, influence decisions, and
motivate change. Without communication skills, the ability to progress in the working
world and in life, itself, would be nearly impossible.
- In the working world, public speaking is a vital skill to have and to hone (PAN
Communications, n.d.).

• 3 Reasons Why Public Speaking is Important

According to the website of PAN Communications (n.d.), there are many reasons why public
speaking is important but the 3 that we believe to be the most significant are:
 a.) To Win Over the Crowd
b.) To Motivate People
c.) To Inform

• What is Public Speaking Skill?

(Explanation…)

• Why is Public Speaking Important for a Teacher?

According to Khan (n.d.):
- Public speaking skill is a very important part of the teacher’s life.
- A good teacher is a teacher who makes their topic interesting to their students, not
making their students feel bored while attending their lecture.
- Public speaking becomes more important if you are teaching higher standards because
higher standard topics usually are difficult to understand.
- In many instances, a lot of teachers lost their teaching job because they couldn’t explain
things properly to their students.

• Tips for Teachers to Improve Their Public Speaking Skills

According to Khan (n.d.)

1. Know What You Want To Say

2. Don’t Be So Nervous
3. Don’t Memorize & Make a Note of The Highlighted Point
4. Use Simple Words
5. Don’t be Fast During Speaking
6. Use Sense of Humor
7. Take Feedback
8. Ask Questions

References:
Muller, M., & Baumeyer, K. K. (n.d.). What is Speech Communication?. Study.com .
https://study.com/academy/lesson/public-speaking-as-a-communication-
process.html#:~:text=Speech%20Communication%20Examples-,What%20Is%20Speech
%20Communication%3F,evoking%20emotions%20among%20the%20audience.
3 Reasons Why Public Speaking is Important. PAN Communications. (n.d.).
https://www.pancommunications.com/insights/3-reasons-why-public-speaking-is-
important/#:~:text=To%20Inform,career%20across%20all%20work%20fields.
Khan, A. (n.d.). How to Improve Your Public Speaking Skills as an English Teacher. Gallery
Teachers. https://galleryteachers.com/2021/04/how-to-improve-your-public-speaking-
skills-as-an-english-teacher/.