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Evaluation Strategies

Oral communication skills are important for students to develop across a range of classes. Research shows that having students engage in discussion during class can increase their confidence in oral communication.

Dallimore, E. J., Hertenstein, J. H., & Platt, M. B. (2008). Using discussion pedagogy to enhance oral and written communication skills. College Teaching, 56(3), 163-172.

 

Related tips:
Enhancing Speaking Skills: Preparing and Motivating Students to Speak

Evaluate student presentations based upon attendee feedback to evaluate if attendees understood the presentation.

Use a rubric when evaluating oral presentations to increase feedback clarity and consistency.

Require students to watch a videotape of their practice or final presentation to ensure they reflect on their presentation skills.

Provide students with a rubric before their presentation to communicate your expectations.

Provide students face-to-face feedback on their presentation to help them improve their public speaking skills.

Augment students’ self-reflection with your notes to ensure students receive feedback for problems they do not self diagnose.

Other Resources

  • Pomona College's Teaching and Learning Center
  • Claremont Colleges Center for Teaching and Learning
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