Read more
Informationen zum Autor Susan Jones is a life-long educator, whose interest in best practice and research in teaching and learning led to a passion for effective communication. Actively facilitating and training education professionals, she also devotes much energy to keynote speaking, training trainers of adult audiences in presentation skills, and facilitating institutional change. She has presented to more than 20,000 people in the past decade alone. A leading expert on research-based classroom instruction and student achievement, she has helped educators translate research into practical strategies for teaching and learning. Her no-nonsense approach to instruction and leadership separates critical new research from speculation and skillfully presents the elements that positively impact achievement. She has served as past president of Florida ASCD, a member of the Board of Directors of ASCD, a trainer for the Bureau of Education and Research and has taught adjunct through four universities. Susan¿s experience includes more than two decades of K-12 classroom teaching experience, as well as service as Director of Program Development for Illinois Regional Offices of Education. In addition to Blueprint for Student Success and Backstage Pass, Susan is a contributing author to two brain-research based books. She has authored numerous articles and columns dealing with strategies to improve achievement. Klappentext A do-it-yourself speaking coach, mentor, and image consultant rolled into one, this humorous book shows how to get your point across and win your audience. Zusammenfassung A do-it-yourself speaking coach! mentor! and image consultant rolled into one! this humorous book shows how to get your point across and win your audience. Inhaltsverzeichnis Preface and Acknowledgments About the Author Introduction 1. Preparation Precedes Success Clear Communication: Exceeding Expectations Questions and Answers Minmizing the Chance for Misunderstanding Tailoring Programs: One Size Does Not Fit All Preparing Handouts Organizing for a Relaxed Delivery Dös and Don¿ts 2. Little Things Mean a Lot Sleep for Efficiency Eat for Sustained Energy Dress for Success Pack Light and Catch the Early Train Questions and Answers Packing Checklist Sharing Book Resources Heading off Equipment Trouble Hydration - Wet Your Whistle to Whet Your Brain Dös and Don¿ts 3. Lights, Camera, Action! Readying the Facility Materials Start Before You Begin Questions and Answers Crutches to Stay Calm - and On Course Room Set Up - The Good, The Bad, and The Adjustments Seating Participants for Great Results Distributing Handouts and Materials Charts, Slides and Overheads Grand Entrances Dös and Don¿ts 4. Quick- Let ¿Em Love You! Gaining Acceptance Building Audience Rapport Vulnerability Establishing Common Ground Friendly is good, Familiar is Not Acknowledging Knowledge and Know-How Working Around Personal Quirks Questions and Answers Honoring Audience Expertise Increasing Visibility Changing an Audience¿s Point of View Agendas and Overviews Introductions and Openers Positive Communication Dös and Don¿ts 5. Put Teeth into Your Technique Purpose Drives Process Question and Answers Delivering the Main Course: Information, Skills and Message Limiting Content Reflections and Connections Motivating an Audience Generating New Thinking Understanding: Taking the Road Less-Traveled Non-Verbal Communication Small Groups to Enliven Learning Timing Group Work Maintaining Involvement Regaining Attention Ensuring Active Participation Tight Parameters to Ensure Success Dös and Don¿ts 6. Enthrall ¿Em...
