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Glossophobia

Glossophobia. What do you think this word means? Make some guesses. Fear of speaking in public. “ Estimated 75% of all speakers experience some degree of anxiety/nervousness when public speaking. "

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Glossophobia

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  1. Glossophobia What do you think this word means? Make some guesses.

  2. Fear of speaking in public “Estimated 75% of all speakers experience some degree of anxiety/nervousness when public speaking." Hamilton, C. (2008/2005). Communicating for Results, a Guide for Business and the Professions (eighth edition). Belmont, CA: Thomson Wadsworth

  3. Why are my students studying English? Two Groups: Group #1: teens, kids, interested, access to information/ideas, job potential (call centers), travel, hobby, social, etc. Group #2: future teachers & tourism majors

  4. My Suggestion End “oral presentations” for Ss in group #1 Caveat: teach the skills provide practice and give feedback …to those who need it (in Group #2)

  5. UDB Rubric Workshop Jeff Puccini English Language Fellow, El Salvador 2012

  6. Agenada Wednesday: speaking “tasks” & rubric categories Thursday: band descriptors Friday: norming & alignment charts

  7. Objective • PWBAT: • Describe criteria for a valid/reliable speaking-task.

  8. Speaking Tasks Group #1: What can Ts ask Ss to do in order to assess their speaking? How can Ts support Ss in Group #2 to give successful presentations? (Hint: skills, practice, and feedback).

  9. Four proposals: Both Groups: Monologues (recorded or live) Role-plays Roger’s way

  10. Roger Ramirez

  11. Proposal just for Group #2: “Extemporaneous” speeches

  12. Scaffolding Ss for Success Hi, my name is ______ Last night for dinner, I had _______ and _________. Thanks for listening.

  13. Homework Read excerpt from Thornbury, “How to Teach Speaking.” What spoken test types does he describe? What are your thoughts/reactions/feelings? What questions do you have now?

  14. Conclusion to Speaking Tasks What speaking skills will my Ss need? (K. Bailey’s, Pilot example) How can the assessment help us (T & Ss) identify what skills they need to work on? (Positive “washback”)

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