CLASS ON ORATORY SKILLS

Today all of us were so excited to meet Dr. Joju John, Assistant professor of Mar Theophilus Training college. He is a motivational speaker and he is now doing a programme(Subhachinda) in Akashavani, his research was in 'mind power development and subconscious power programming, his educational video in "Invest Inside" was really helpful for us during our BEd exams.

He reached at 9.45 and the session started at 10 after the official functions. His beginning made us be energetic. He started with a puzzle to make us think and to make class interesting. Then talked about oratory skills proposed by the great orator "Sukumar Azhikode". He said that only the peak experiences can lead us to legendary. 

Then he pointed out, 

 Fundamentals of Public Speaking

• Appearance
• Smart beginning
• Use your total person
• Super ideas should be given
• Humour
• Puzzles
• Energy
• Passion
• Self confidence
• Content knowledge
• Authenticity
• Practice for speech
• Voice modulation
• KISS - Keep It short and simple
• Connection with audience
• Repetition of main points
• Should have a shock in it
• Should be clear of what to do

What should be avoided in public speaking

• Should not exceed.
• Need to avoid standing still and should bring variety
• Should not use inappropriate influence
• Self boosting
• Should not divert from the topic
• Should not be lazy or unexcited.

They are the major points to improve. Then he gave us certain oratory skill practice. Then divided into groups and from each group one or two should be selected and need to present a two to three minutes speech. Me, Nanda, Athira Sreekumar, Ankitha, Keerthi, Nibin, Fathima, Jackcy, Mary Jaya, presented the speech which sir has recorded.

It was an amazing experience.

At the end Archa thanked to Joju sir for making this class interesting

As a student teacher, we should have excellence in oratory skills to make teaching learning process effective. This class made us understand its value, effectiveness and applicability. It was a great session