Course Contents
B.Ed Elementary
UNIT 1 - EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION
Effective communication
• Communicating effectively
• The communication cycle and process
• Communication barriers
Language Development of English Language Teachers (ELT)
• Understanding group dynamics
• Understanding ELT as a self directed learner
• Developing Language awareness by using CLT activities
Organizing a message
• Grammatical accuracy in speech and writing
• Coherence and clarity
• Opening statement/topic sentence & key words
UNIT 2 – MAKING ORAL PRESENTATIONS (2 weeks/6 hours)
Effective presentations
• The ingredients of a successful presentations
• Structuring a presentation – the key stages
• Using visual displays to present key facts and figures
Presenting in a logically organized and interesting manner
• Using PowerPoint or overhead transparencies for presentations that describe a process/phenomenon
• Tips to hold your audience’s attention
• Preparing for a presentation
• Delivering a five-minute presentation
UNIT 3 – SOUND PATTERNS, TONE AND PURPOSE (4 weeks/12 hours)
Sound patterns and tone
• Vowel and consonant sounds and clusters
• Phonemes and syllables
• Stress and intonation
Modes of communication
• Audience and purpose - Visual texts: pictures and video clips
• Identifying purpose and audience in different texts
• The language of media – differentiating between audience and purpose
Audience specific
• Writing for different audience
• Presenting informally vs. formally
• Communicating through different mediums
Understanding the purpose
• Reading for meanings
• Reports/Descriptive vs. narrative texts
• Argumentative vs. persuasive texts
• Writing/Presenting persuasively
UNIT 4 – PERSUADING AUDIENCE (3 weeks/9 hours)
Public speaking
• Speech/presentation: extemporary and prepared
• Public announcements
• News broadcast
Being interviewed
• Résumé/CV
• Interview skills
• Interviewing for a job/internship
Persuasive writing
• Writing persuasively
• Applications
• Letters of advice/direct request
UNIT 5 – COLLECTING & PRESENTING INFORMATION (4 weeks/12 hours)
Collecting information
• Power reading/study skills
• Note-taking; summarizing
• Synthesizing information
Graphical information
• Reading graphical information: data presented through charts, graphs, etc.
• Converting a report to a chart/graph
• Summary and outline
Collecting and presenting data objectively
• Small scale research project
• Developing a questionnaire
• Gathering data and presenting findings
• Reporting results
Project presentation Revisions
Course Synopsis
This is the second English course for prospective elementary school teachers. It aims to develop skills for effective communication and presentation using clear and appropriate English. The course comprises five units which focus on developing effective communication strategies, making oral presentations, understanding intonation patterns and their role in determining the meaning of a message or text, and how to present information in speech and writing. The first five weeks are devoted to developing student teacher language confidence and interpersonal skills. This is followed by task-based projects which incorporate all four language skills in order to develop their proficiency in English language.
Course Learning Outcomes
After completing this course, pre-service teachers/teachers will be able to:
1. use English confidently and independently
2. discriminate between formal and informal language use
3. communicate effectively in speech and writing with different audiences for a variety of purposes
4. communicate their own ideas clearly by applying their knowledge of grammar and usage in written and oral presentations
5. identify the main stylistic features of descriptive, narrative, persuasive and argumentative texts
Course Syllabus and Guide
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Tone of Voice in Communication: Video Link: week 4
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The surprising secret to speaking with confidence by Caroline Goyder at TEDxBrixton: week 14
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Coherence and Cohesion: Audio Lecture SHAGUFTA MOGHAL: week 6
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Critical Things to Know Before a Presentation: Audio Lecture SHAGUFTA MOGHAL: week 8
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Effective Oral Presentation: Audio Lecture SHAGUFTA MOGHAL: week 7
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Logical Ordering of Information: Audio Lecture SHAGUFTA MOGHAL: week 6
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Seven Cs of Effective Communication:Audio Lecture SHAGUFTA MOGHAL: week 11
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Audience Analysis: Video Link: week 9
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How to Engage your Audience : Video Link: week 9
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Defining Presentation Audience: Video Link: week 9
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Presentations - Using Visual Aids: Video Link: week 10
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The Purpose of Visual Aids and Effective Design Tips: Video Link: week 10
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How to speak so that people want to listen by Julian Treasure: Video Link: week 13
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Formal vs Informal Language (Video 1): week 12
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Formal vs Informal Language (Video 2): week 12
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Formal vs Informal Language (Video 3): week 12
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How To Answer Questions On Your Presentation: Video Link: Follow up week
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Answer Any Presentation Question: Video Link: Follow up week
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Verbal Vs Non-verbal Communication: Video Link: week 15
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The Power of Nonverbal Communication by Joe Navarro at TEDxManchester: Video Link: week 15
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How to deal with Presentation Stress and Anxiety: Video Link: week 14
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TED's secret to great public speaking by Chris Anderson: Video Link: week 6
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Tips for Managing Public Speaking Anxiety: Webpage Link: week 14
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AIDA Model: Video Link: week 11
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AIDA Model PowerPoint Template Diagrams Video Link: week 11
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Visual Aids in Communication: Web Presentation: week 10
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Useful expressions for non-native speakers giving presentations: Webpage Link: week 13
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How to deal with presentation stress and anxiety: Video Link: week 14
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Ppt Web Link: Nonverbal Communication and Body Language: week 15
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Ppt Web Link: Communication skills-body-language-presentation: week 15
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Responding to Questions Effectively: Webpage Link: Follow Up Week
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What is communication?: Video Link: week 1
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The Communication Process Video Link: week 1
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Essentials of Effective Communication Video Link: week 2
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10 Principles Of Effective Communication In 21st Century Video Link: week 2
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Communication Cycle: Video 1: week 3
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Communication Cycle Video 2: week 3
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Improve Your English Accent - Pronounce Vowel Sounds Correctly: Video Link: week 4
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My Secret English Vowel Pronunciation Trick: Video Link: week 4
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English Punctuation Guide - English Writing Lesson Video Link: week 5
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Grammar: Learn To Use Reported Speech In English: Video Link: week 5
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Learn English - Punctuation and Spelling: Video Link: week 5
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Punctuation Explained (by Punctuation!): Video Link: week 5
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Book Title : Effective Communication Skills
Author : Professor Dalton Kehoe
Edition : NA
Publisher : THE GREAT COURSES
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Book Title : Effective Communication Skills Training
Author : MTD Training
Edition : 2010
Publisher : MTD Training & Ventus Publishing ApS
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Book Title : Improve your Communication Skills
Author : Alan Barker
Edition : Revised Second Edition
Publisher : Kogan Page L imited
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Title : Handout 7.2: Tips for Preparing an Effective Oral Presentation
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Title : Handout 6.1: Topic Sentence and Thesis Statement
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Title : Handout 9.2 Knowing the Audience of a Presentation
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Title : Handout 9.1 Know your Presentation Audience
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Title : Handout 8: Critical Things to Know Before Giving a Presentation
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Title : Handout 7.1: Effective Oral Presentations
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Title : Handout 5: The Importance of Grammar, Punctuation, Spelling, and Capitalization
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Title : Handout 6.2: Coherence and Cohesion
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Title : Handout 4: English Language Features for Effective Communication
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Title : Handout 1: What is Communication?
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Title : Handout 2: Features of Effective communication
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Title : Handout 3: The Communication Cycle
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Title : Handout 10.1: The Importance of Visual Aids inCpmmunication
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Title : Handout 10.2: When to Use Visual Aids
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Title : Handout 11.1: Structure Your PowerPoint Presentation Using the AIDA Model
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Title : Handout 11.2 Seven C’s of Effective Communication
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Title : Handout 12.1: Starting and Ending Formal and Informal presentations
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Title : Handout 12.2: Formal and Informal Language
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Title : Handout 12.3: Presentation Format: Formal and Informal
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Title : Handout 13: Useful English phrases for a presentation
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Title : Handout 14: Tips for Managing Public Speaking Anxiety
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Title : Handout 15.1: Nonverbal Communication Skills That Affect Presentations
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Title : Handout 15.2: Body Language
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Title : Handout 16.1 Handling questions after presentations
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Title : Handout 16.2: Giving a Presentation: Q & A Strategies
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Title : FINAL ASSIGNMENT
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