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Chapter 2. Building Confidence. Learning Objectives. Discuss what confidence means and how it is a vital element in effective speaking. Recognize the realities of stage fright and how you can appropriately deal with the problem.
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Chapter 2 Building Confidence
Learning Objectives • Discuss what confidence means and how it is a vital element in effective speaking. • Recognize the realities of stage fright and how you can appropriately deal with the problem. • Realize the value of perception as it applies to confidence in your speaking. • Implement the planks of confidence in your speaking.
Understanding Stage Fright • What is fear? • Who gets frightened in front of an audience? • When can you get scared? • interviewing for a job • meeting people for the first time • answering questions in class • speaking at a community function • explaining a task to co-workers • ??
Communication Breakdown • Read Page 29 and answer the 2 questions. • Turn in to top bucket when finished and grab "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" book.
Establishing an Accurate Perception • Perception is how you (or other people) see things. • An accurate perception is a tool that helps us learn about ourselves, our objectives, and other people.
Communication Breakthrough • Read Page 32 and answer the questions.
Perception Perception of Audience • Audience won’t see many of your nervous ticks, etc… Perception of the Speech • Your audience sees you speaking as an opportunity for you to share your ideas, opinions, and facts. • Speaking is not necessarily putting on a show. Don’t make the assignment more difficult than it needs to be.
Your Perception of Yourself • Recognize self-worth and not fearing failure.
Planks of Confidence • C • O • N • F
Planks of Confidence • I • D • E • N
Planks of Confidence • C • E
Student Work • Page 45 • Read excerpt as class. • Reflect on the speech. Explain if you felt his rationale and using personal examples helped you better understand his point. Do you feel the same way that he feels? • 10 sentences (2 paragraphs. )