Communication Skills

• Discuss the do's and donut's of presentational and communication skills.
• To describe the different types of questioning.
• To present a debate or a discussion.
• To type up notes on your blog and continue research on children's drama.

Do's

• Speak clearly.
• Signpost where you are going with your topic.
• Give eye contact.
• Keep it interesting.
• Speak loudly.
• Move about when appropriate.
• Keep it simple.
• Smile.
• Know what you're talking about.
• Be prepared.
• Proof-read.
• Get the audience involved.
• Wear appropriate clothes.
• Have a practice run.

Don'ts

• Use too much animation.
• Use unnecessary colours/images.
• Hide behind sheets.
• Use inappropriate language.
• Be drunk or ill prepared.
• Trivialise, keep it relevant.
• Monotone.
• Over dramatize or overemphasise.
• Fidget.
• Have awkward situation/silence.

Question Types

Description - "Tell me about..."

Definition - "What do you understand by...?"

Explanation - "Why do you find 'x' interesting?"

Exemplification - "Can you give me an example of..."

Comparison - "What differences do you see between 'x' and 'y'"

Opinions - "What do you thing about...?"

Merits/Pitfalls - "What are the advantages/disadvantages of...?"