Module 2
Oral Presentation Skills
Tutor File
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Introduction
When we hear the sentence presentation skills, there is only one thing that comes to
mind.... a person standing in front of the projector with PowerPoint slides. But what about
the presentation skills of a job applicant? They too, need proper presentation skills.
Presentation Skills in any profession is the art of getting the attention of the audience and
engrossing them with ideas or performance. Presentation skills are important in every
profession.
In the corporate world, presentation skills are not only necessary to advance in the
organisation but also a necessity to get noticed for your work.
Most of the time employees do not give much importance to presentation skills.
Acquiring presentation skills is not a very tough task. But, it requires knowledge about
certain tools and techniques, and how to use them effectively.
Presentation skills are used more and more in study, work and social situations.
Everyone has a basic level of presentation skills but it is important for individuals to have
effective presentation skills. Effective presentations make the difference between the
audience understanding or not understanding a presentation.
Many presentations take too long and thus waste time because the presenter was trying
to fill the allotted timeframe. Experienced presenters get their message across better
because they respect time, focus on the message and use the most effective techniques
to communicate. Teaching these skills prepares the learner for these situations and
allows them to understand how to stay calm and to present information so that the
audience understands it.
Many young people do not know what makes an effective presentation or a poor
presentation so need to be taught the difference and the skills to achieve this.
It is also important to teach the learner about the different resources available to make a
presentation so they can use these to their advantage.
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Title
Module 2 – Oral Presentation Skills
Objective
At the end of this module learners will know:

How to prepare for a presentation.

How to structure a presentation.

What content they will need to prepare.
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How to conclude a presentation.
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How to manage their body language.
Task
To start the session
Method – Presentation
Method
To begin explain to learners that we will be examining how to
produce an effective presentation. It is important to stress that
these skills are transferable between sectors, environments
and careers, once they know how to present, the subject can
be interchangeable.
Through completing this module learners will acquire the
knowledge needed to present and will complete a practice
presentation to finish.
Activity 2.1 –
Preparation and
planning
Method – Workbook
activity and discussion
Ask learners to take time to consider what the topic of their
presentation will be and to complete the preparation checklist
activity.
Work through the checklist with learners drawing out their
ideas and give constructive feedback where necessary.
Once learners have completed the checklist ask them to inform
the rest of the group of their plan.
Follow this up by exploring the other questions they need to
consider such as, How many people will they be presenting to?
Or What equipment they will need?
Activity 2.2 – The
structure of a
presentation Introduction
Method – Workbook
activity and discussion
Now that learners have an idea of what their presentation is
going to be it is time to start building the structure. Work
through and discuss the information from the learners
workbooks about the 3 sections of a presentation:
1. Introduction (Beginning)
2. Body (Middle)
3. Conclusion (End)
To begin we will look at the introduction and the importance of
setting objectives.
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Whilst reading the supporting information have learners
brainstorm how they will introduce themselves and their
presentation theme or topic.
Through group discussion assist learners to identify the
objective(s) of their presentation and how to clearly make the
audience understand this.
Space has been supplied in the workbook for learners to begin
a first draft of the introduction.
Activity 2.3 – The
structure of a
presentation - Body
Method – Workbook
activity and discussion
As with the introduction, brainstorm with the learners the main
body of the presentation.
This section should contain the bulk of the information they are
hoping to transfer to the audience but should be split into
manageable sections so as not to lose the audience’s
attention.
Learners should again complete a draft in the workbooks here.
Activity 2.4 – The
structure of a
presentation Conclusion
Method – Workbook
activity and discussion
Learners should at this stage have a working draft for both the
introduction and body of the presentation. We will now look at
how to effectively close the presentation by highlighting the key
points they want the audience to remember and how to finish
strongly.
Activity 2.5 – Body
language
Method – Workbook
activity and discussion
Now learners have completed a draft of their presentation we
will explore the non-verbal elements of presenting – body
language.
Discuss the information supplied with learners before they
complete the draft conclusion of their presentations.
Experts agree that 55% of our communication is through nonverbal means. You can deliver an amazing, well planned and
well researched presentation but without looking like you are
comfortable and confident all that hard work could be for
nothing.
Work through the Body Language PowerPoint with learners,
ensuring you ask them to give examples of body language they
use or have seen in use including any reactions they have.
Ask learners to complete the non-verbal gestures activity and
discuss how these may affect their planned presentations.
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To end the session direct learners to consider the drafts they
have created today and if time allows set a date for actual
presentations to take place. This allows learners to receive
feedback on their planning and presentation styles in a safe
environment.
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GESTURE
1. Leg swung over chair
Letter of
Correct
Answer
o
ANSWERS TO CHOOSE FROM
a. Doubt
2. Sitting backwards on a chair
n
b. Need of more information, anxiety
3. Hands behind one's back
m
c. Bored
4. Locked ankles
l
d. Comfort, unconcern
5. Rubbing palms
k
e. Sure of oneself
6. Thumbs in belt or pants
j
f. Confidence, pride
7. Unconscious throat clearing
k
g. Unsure or lying
8. Hands together pointing toward ceiling
f
h. Admonishment
9. One hand above the other on one's lap
e
i. Apprehension
10. Sitting with one leg under oneself
d
j. Everything under control
11. Covering the mouth while speaking
g
k. Expectation
12. Wiggling a foot
c
l. Holding back
13. Putting objects in one's mouth, such as
pencils
14. Rubbing eye or ear
b
m. Feeling superior
a
n. Dominance
15. Conscious throat clearing
i
o. Unconcerned
16. No eye contact
ab
p. Opening up
17. Feet pointing toward door
z
q. Unwilling
18. Rubbing nose
y
r. Ready for action
19. Touching ear
x
s. Agreement
20. Hand to throat
w
t. Determined, angry
21. Clenched hands
v
u. Reprimand
22. Clenched fist
t
v. Anxious
23. Pointing finger
u
w. Need reassurance
24. Sitting on the edge of a chair
r
x. Doubtful
25. Moving forward of a chair
s
y. Rejecting what is being said
26. Arms crossed tightly across chest
q
z. Ready to leave
27. Unbuttoning of coat, uncrossing of
arms and legs
28. Playing with one's hair or jewelry
p
aa. Sexual preening
aa
ab. Concealing something
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