a) Do you think that you have gained
or improved on your public speaking competency in the duration of ENGLTWO?
Yes! I think I have improvements in
my public speaking because as the term ends, I can now express my thoughts on my conversations with other people. I think
critically in explaining my points and I can now apply all the lessons we had
in English two in my everyday life.
b) If not, why do you think so? What
prevented you from learning or acquiring skills? If yes, what skills are these
and how much improvement have you noticed?
I think I have improvements in
dealing with my nervousness. As I remember my first speech, I was very nervous
that time that I’m so much confused on what I’m going to say. Now, I think
positively whenever I speak. I also assure that I‘m prepared when I face the
audience.
c) For those who answered yes, What
are the top 3 public speaking skills that you find most valuable and would like
to continue to develop in yourself?
I learned in our English two classes
that eye contact is very important to a speaker. I remember when I give my
first speech; I lack eye contact to the audience because I always read my
visuals. Now, I can say that I have improved my eye contact to my audience
because I now use cards wherein I put the important points in my speech. I want
to continue the use of cards because I realized that it was very helpful
especially on my upcoming defense in my different subjects. Voice quality is
also important because a low quality of voice or a soft voice can make the
audience feel boring. I would like to continue the loudness of my voice but I
will also control it so I may not sound like shouting the audience. I think,
the most important factor of a speaker is getting the attention of the
audience. By getting the attention of the audience, they would never feel
boring in your speech. I would like to develop this factor because I think this
is the most challenging part of the speaker because you must make the audience
interested in your topic.
d) For everyone, what other skills
do you think you have not had the chance to learn much during the term but
would try to practice and acquire in upcoming classes in DLSC?
I think, I need to practice more on
my self confidence because there were times when I deliver my speech I feel
unsure on my construction of my ideas and words. Also, I need to use some
pauses especially when I get blank than repeatedly saying something like “ahm”.
3. Is there anything you would like
to suggest in the instruction and handling of ENGLTWO?
I would like to suggest more Field
trips on English two classes because this is a 4 day class and I want other
students to enjoy new environment because we always usually use our classrooms
that make some students feel boring. By having these field trips, the students
can enjoy more English classes.
