This document outlines a course on developing oral communication skills for science students. The course contains 2 units: 1) an introduction to oral presentations, and 2) using audiovisuals to enhance oral presentations. It provides tasks for students to reflect on their oral communication skills and experiences giving presentations, noting challenges and how to improve. They are also asked to watch a video on oral communication proficiencies and relate aspects to their own experiences.
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This document outlines a course on developing oral communication skills for science students. The course contains 2 units: 1) an introduction to oral presentations, and 2) using audiovisuals to enhance oral presentations. It provides tasks for students to reflect on their oral communication skills and experiences giving presentations, noting challenges and how to improve. They are also asked to watch a video on oral communication proficiencies and relate aspects to their own experiences.
This document outlines a course on developing oral communication skills for science students. The course contains 2 units: 1) an introduction to oral presentations, and 2) using audiovisuals to enhance oral presentations. It provides tasks for students to reflect on their oral communication skills and experiences giving presentations, noting challenges and how to improve. They are also asked to watch a video on oral communication proficiencies and relate aspects to their own experiences.
COM 142 - Communication And Academic Literacy for Science
Developing effective oral communication skills
Unit 1: Introduction to Oral presentation Unit 2: Using audio-visuals to enhance oral presentation
Dr B. G. Conteh March 2023
Introduction to Oral Communication skills
Task 1: Reflection on oral presentation skills (10 mins.)
In pairs, reflection on the following questions. Take notes and be ready
to share with peers.
• What do you think it means to be proficient in oral communication?
• Why is it important for you as a student to develop their oral
communication skills?
• Reflect on your experience(s) as a presenter. What are/were your
challenges? How do you think you can refine/ improve them to become an effective communicator? Introduction to Oral Communication skills
Task 2: Individually/pairs, watch the video “Pack Proficiencies - Oral Communication”. Make a note of the aspects of the video you think relate to your experiences / challenges with oral communication?