justkeepswimming Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 There are some classes locally, but all the classes conflict with our schedule. So/ looking for some ideas... It doesn't have to be a formal curriculum. We want something that will help the kids with interviews, Q&A sessions, etc. they have Zero issues speaking publically, as long as they have a script or notes of some sort to guide them. I'm hoping to help them with those spur of the moment types of things (a QA session after a public presentation, for example... Or weird questions you are asked during a scholarship interview)... Thinking on your feet is not our strong suit and I am beginning to see some issues. We will probably work through whatever we find as a family. :) I did buy a set of Tabletop questions we are going to start using on the evenings we are all home together. :) But that's the only idea I have had so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest McBrowngirl Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 My family is in a Chapter with the Institute for Cultural Communicators. The Communicators for Christ conferences are begining: http://cfctour.com/ FYI - ICC is a Christian organization. -Terri Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angie in VA Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 My kids did/do speech & debate. The rewards are endless: confidence speaking in front of others, comfortable in interviews, better writing skills, logic studies...but that may be more than you want. Would Toast Masters fit the bill, not w/ interviewing pointers per se, but w/ overall comfort in front of others and impromptu speaking? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TarynB Posted August 14, 2015 Share Posted August 14, 2015 I have no personal experience with it, but our local co-op uses IEW's Speech Boot Camp as a base curriculum in their Speech class. http://iew.com/shop/products/speech-boot-camp 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MomatHWTK Posted August 14, 2015 Share Posted August 14, 2015 Coursera Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yvonne Posted August 14, 2015 Share Posted August 14, 2015 One of my sons participated in a group class using this text. He got a lot out of it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dina in Oklahoma Posted August 15, 2015 Share Posted August 15, 2015 Landry Academy offers both speech and debate courses. http://landryacademy.com/live-classes/course-catalog/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merylvdm Posted August 15, 2015 Share Posted August 15, 2015 I teach speech at our local co op and I use the Secrets of Great Communicators course by Jeff Myers. It is outstanding! I have listened to the lectures so many times now and still find something to learn. I alternate them with the Standard Deviant's DVD which is fun and light-hearted but actually says many of the same things Jeff Myers does. I use them both so that the students hear the message twice. Obviously my students have to prepare lots of speeches and you would need to find a way to do "live" speeches. My own kids got practice through 4-H (plenty of it!) - as well as I made them do the class. There are also oratorical contests like Optimist Club and Right to Life that give students a chance to practice their skills. My co op students get extra credit if they participate in contests. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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