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Public Speaking Camp Details: Overview, Outcome & Schedule

The public speaking curriculum focuses on developing students' confidence, clarity, and effectiveness in oral communication through various speech techniques, presentations, and feedback sessions.

Overview

• Understand the importance of public speaking; discussion of a few famous speeches.

• Learn the elements of a good speech.

• Participants start brainstorming a speech topic, outlining, and writing their speeches.

• As they start writing, they learn about storytelling in speeches, engaging the audience, how to use index cards for talking points, and handling questions.

• Participants learn about voice modulation, body language, and clarity with words and sentences.

• They learn how to support their speech with an appropriate visual aid like a poster or a powerpoint presentation.

• They go through a couple of cycles of practice sessions, feedback, and revision.

• As they share their ideas, they celebrate each other's achievements, provide appreciation, and learn how to use constructive feedback.

• End with certificates and celebration.

• Participants work with topics relevant and appropriate to their grade level.

• Continuous guidance from the instructors through the process.

Outcome

• Boosts Self-Confidence: Improves confidence and self-esteem while reducing public speaking anxiety.

• Enhances Communication Skills: Develops clarity, delivery, and effective verbal expression.

• Nurtures Leadership Qualities: Builds public speaking skills which are key strengths for future leaders.

• Develops Critical Thinking Development: Fosters ability to organize thoughts and ideas coherently.

• Improves Creativity and Expression: Nurtures imaginative thinking and personal expression through storytelling and presentations.

Comprehensive Curriculum Path

Introduction to Public Speaking

• Welcome and Ice-Breaking Session

• Introduction to the camp

• Understanding Public Speaking

• Discussing famous speeches

• Basics of Speech Writing

• Elements of a good speech

• Brainstorming topic and outlining

• Crafting Your Speech - Participants start writing their own speeches

• Instructors provide individual guidance

Delivery Techniques

• Participants continue to work on their speeches

• Learn about voice modulation and clarity

• Practice body language and stage presence

• Role-play and exercises for effective body language

• Participants give and receive feedback on their speech delivery, and make improvements

Work on Visual Aids and Practice

• Learn about the importance of visual aids, like a prop, could be a poster or a powerpoint presentation.

• Discover narratives, storytelling techniques, and handling questions.

• Exercises on thinking on your feet

• Practice sessions - Participants practice delivering their speeches

• Incorporating feedback, new techniques, and sharing experiences and insights

Final Presentations and Celebration

• Last-minute practice and instructor guidance

• Participants deliver their speeches

• Constructive feedback from instructors and peers

• Achievement certificates 

• Closing remarks

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