English for Presentations at International Conferences

Wallwork, Adrian

doi:10.1007/978-1-4419-6591-2

Cited by 14 publications

(15 citation statements)

References 0 publications

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Order By: Relevance

“…The instructor‐researcher focused approximately 1 hr each week of a 6‐hr EAP course on oral presentations, and all other aspects of the oral presentation instruction and learning took place online. The language and presentation skills were based on the findings of an extensive literature review into English academic oral presentations (Barrett & Liu, ), two textbooks on oral presentations for ESL speakers (Harrington & LeBeau, ; Wallwork, ), and the seven design principles for developing oral presentation competence (Van Ginkel et al, ).…”

Section: Methodsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Factors that influence the development and performance of academic oral presentations using a blended learning environment

Barrett

Liu

2019

Computer Assisted Learning

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

This study investigated how students designed English academic oral presentations via a blended language learning environment. Data were collected from focus group interviews, observations of students, and instructor perspectives to explore how students develop academic presentation skills. In addition, a total of 36 oral presentations were assessed by a rubric and frequency counts of presentation language and features. By adopting an ecological approach, we identified the interactions between different factors that influenced learning. Interview findings and observations suggested students welcomed the immediacy of the technology and demonstrated signs of autonomous learning by self‐selecting the chat application Line for group collaboration. Participants preferred both online and face‐to‐face collaboration, as students discovered the limits of online communication. Results indicated that group oral presentations improved, with stronger introductions, linking devices, and visual elements. However, students had problems constructing conclusions and trouble linking the main ideas to the content.

show abstract

Section: Methodsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Factors that influence the development and performance of academic oral presentations using a blended learning environment

Barrett

Liu

2019

Computer Assisted Learning

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

show abstract

“…Previous studies (Fallows and Steven, 2000, Živković, 2014, Wallwork, 2010 show that employment requirements have changed in today's working environment, shifting focus from the traditional formal qualifications that demonstrate theory learning to work-related practical skills and competences.…”

Section: Problem Statementmentioning

confidence: 99%

Intercultural Communication - Developing Presentation Skills

Opriț-Maftei¹

2018

MCDSARE

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

This endeavour is part of a broader project, which will materialize in a students' book. It is designed in an attempt to help them improve their communication, presentation and public speaking skills on the one hand, and to enhance their self-esteem and confidence on the other, thus boosting their marketability when they leave school and enter the workforce. The present paper introduces the rationale and the methodology used in teaching the structure, rules and strategies of effective oral presentations to nonnative ESP students in general and Business English students in particular. Subsumed under the category of important professional skills, presentation skills are regarded as a prerequisite of the present-day working environment in addition to hard skills and formal qualifications. A good command of English and an excellent ability of expressing the desired message or presenting a view or an idea clearly, concisely and confidently increases considerably students' chances for future employment.

show abstract

“…Haynes (2007) adds that presenters should vary their speaking positions in order to establish eye contact and rapport. Wallwork (2010) clarifies that presenters should stand in a different position once every two or three minutes to avoid focusing on one section of the audience. Concerning facial expressions, Wallwork (2010) suggests that presenters should maintain eye contact with the audience.…”

Section: In Sum Pechakucha Is a Presentation Technique That Depends Onmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Wallwork (2010) clarifies that presenters should stand in a different position once every two or three minutes to avoid focusing on one section of the audience. Concerning facial expressions, Wallwork (2010) suggests that presenters should maintain eye contact with the audience. Barker (2011) asserts that people speak more with their eyes than with their voice, that is why presenters should include the audience with their eyes.…”

Section: In Sum Pechakucha Is a Presentation Technique That Depends Onmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Weinschenk (2012) justifies that the goal is to have the minimum possible number of words and slides. Wallwork (2010) adds that slides should support the presenter by offering written or graphical formats. Consequently, Petty (2009) emphasizes that the slides should not display scripts for presenters to read.…”

Section: In Sum Pechakucha Is a Presentation Technique That Depends Onmentioning

confidence: 99%

See 1 more Smart Citation

Effectiveness of PechaKucha in Developing Student Teachers' Presentation Skills

Tonsi¹

2016

Occasional Papers in the Development of English Education

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

The present research sought to determine the effectiveness of PechaKucha technique in developing Arish Faculty of Education English majors' presentation skills. The participants of the research were 30 second year students and the quasi experimental one group pretest post test design was used. A pre-post observation checklist, reflection reports, and four PechaKucha sessions on presentation skills were administered to the participants. Results showed that PechaKucha had a huge effect size (6.63) in developing English majors' presentation skills, and students enjoyed using it in their presentations.

show abstract

English for Presentations at International Conferences

Cited by 14 publications

References 0 publications

Factors that influence the development and performance of academic oral presentations using a blended learning environment

Factors that influence the development and performance of academic oral presentations using a blended learning environment

Intercultural Communication - Developing Presentation Skills

Effectiveness of PechaKucha in Developing Student Teachers' Presentation Skills

Contact Info

Product

Resources

About