Teaching
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Resources for learning to teach, or lecture, or to do public speaking or classroom learning.
Preparing a Message or Talk
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Training Other People to Speak or Teach
When the person speaks it is really important to observe them and give immediate feedback. I've used the Feedback form for speaker to do that. I sit in on the class and make exhaustive notes on this form about every single thing the person says and does during the talk. (Seriously -- get as much as you possibly can and illustrate your comments with quotes from their talk.) Immediately afterward, and I mean within minutes, not hours or days, I go through the form with them, usually it takes about 30 or 40 minutes. Before we finish I ask them to think of a few things that they could put into practice for their next speaking session. Hopefully the next session would be very soon so they can build on what they learned today. I can't exaggerate the importance of thorough observation and immediate feedback. It makes the most enormous difference.
I've included the PDF so you can see how I lay it out. Here is what it includes:
Assessment of Speakers
Name of Speaker ___________________
Name of Referee ___________________
Subject ___________________
Date ___________________
Time Taken ___________________
Introduction
- designed to grip attention first impressions are important)
Exposition
- explanation of scripture in context
Systematic Outline
- flows smoothly from one point to the next
- pace. Too quick in places, too slow in others
- emphasising main points
- ease of taking notes
Practical Application and Exhortation
- what to do and how to do it
- inspiration to specific action
Rhetorical Questions
asking questions that don't require answers) Illustrations and Examples
- tells a good story
- retells Bible stories in modern settings
- appropriateness of quotes and illustrations
- examples from lives of others
- examples from own life
Use of Whiteboard, OHP and Other Resources
- clean interesting presentation
- diagrams and pictures
- appropriateness of resources
Communication
- ability to communicate personally
- set mood and atmosphere
- are people or notes the focus
- confident interaction with audience
- logical expression of thought
- annoying phrases
Voice
- projection
- interesting or monotonous
- speed
- dramatic presentation
Posture and Body Language
- use of facial expressions
- hands
- movement
- does it add to or subtract from communication?
- standard of dress
Conclusion
- summary of main points and how to apply them
Overall Comment
- topic covered well
- anointing
- appropriateness of subject for audience
- general comments
Possible Extension Areas
- having taught this, what else might they teach?
- which parts of this talk might they develop further?
Guidance notes for using this form:
- Meet beforehand and talk about what they are going to do. Make some suggestions.
- Sit in on the talk and fill out this assessment form in as much detail as possible.
- Include phrases and examples so the speaker can identify the particular points
- Make certain that most of your comments are positive; they will be far more powerful than negative ones.
