Equip kids with vital communication skills. These include a broad spectrum:
Accurate and Effective Writing for Speeched and Presentations
Interviewer/Interviewee Techniques
Training of Voice and Body Language
Preparing for Trinity Communicatoins Exams
Lesson Details
Duration
The duration of each lesson is one and a half hours
Lesson Frequency
There are 4 terms in a year with 10 - 12 lessons per term
Lesson Emphasis
Each term covers a different communication topic. Vital speaking skills will be constantly emphasized.
Course Description
Overview of Programme
All grades will address the following skills across the syllabus:
- verbal and non-verbal communication skills
- conversation and discussion skills
- critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- research and reflection skills
- presentation skills
- persuasion and negotiation skills
- planning and preparation skills
- skills in using equipment and materials to aid communication
- interpersonal skills
- self-motivation
- ability to learn and adjust
- working under pressure and to deadlines
- teamwork
- organisational skills
Grade 1
- Introduction to an appropriate range of verbal and non-verbal skills in both informal and formal situations
- Learn the ability to talk meaningfully, clearly and with some expressiveness
- Interaction, participation and conversation skills on a one-to-one basis and in a group
- Describe an event or object and present information verbally
- Show and tell skills
- Introduction to basic body language, verbal articulation and eye contact
Grade 2
- Focus on building on the skills taught in Grade 1
- Exposure to an appropriate range of verbal and non-verbal skills in various situations
- Introduction to persuasive techniques and interpersonal communication skills
- Increase awareness of importance of oral communication and the uses of vocal variety in spoken language
- Develop competence in the preparation and delivery of talks including speaking audibly and clearly
- Being able to adapt verbal and non-verbal skills appropriately to meet audience needs
- Writing a simple script on a simple narrative or description, and delivering it from memory in an orderly manner and with an awareness of audience
- Introduction to concept of debate
Grade 3
- Focus on building on the skills taught in Grade 2
- Exposure to a wider range of verbal and non-verbal skills in a variety of situations
- Increase awareness of interpersonal communication skills and use of verbal and non-verbal expression
- Demonstrate an understanding of structure, logic and narrative when communicating in a range of settings
- Analysis of news article accompanied by presentation
- Beginner persuasive skills and debating skills
- Speech and presentation writing skills
Grade 4
- Interviewee/interviewer techniques
- Competency in initiating and participating effectively in discussion with fellow group members
- Training in appropriate listening and comprehensive skills
- How to present and summarise information, ideas and opinions
- Ability to prepare, design and deliver informative talks in a clear and relevant manner
- Training in use of language that is imaginative, fluid and shows a sense of spontaneity
- Increase competency in body language, non-verbal communication, vocal techniques
- Better speech writing and powerpoint presentation techniques
- Build on persuasive debating skills learned in Grade 3