Part 1. Prepare a presentation

- Task Description

This activity requires you to work in pairs to commence the preparation of two separate presentations. You may deliver the two presentations to the same audience but as specified above, you must vary your delivery strategy and approach in the different presentations.

To complete this task you will need to decide on the topic(s) for your presentations. You may choose a topic that is related to your workplace, your current area of study or a particular area of interest. You must deliver your presentations in your classroom. You should discuss this with your trainer/ assessor before you commence preparation of the presentations.

  Task 1

a. Decide on the topics for your presentations and if necessary confirm with your trainer/assessor.

b. Write the intended learning outcomes for your presentations.

c. Develop and document a plan for each of the presentations that relates clearly to your learning outcomes.

d. Decide on the strategies, format and delivery methods you will use for the two different presentations (remember to use a range of strategies, formats and methods).

  Task 2

Write a report that outlines the characteristics of your target group, the location in which your presentations will be delivered and any resources or assistance you will need to deliver the presentations. In your report you should justify your choice of presentation strategies, formats and methods of delivery in terms of the needs of your audience, location and resource requirements.

Part 2. Prepare a presentation

- Task Description
In this activity you will continue with the preparation of your two presentations. You will be required to decide what aids and material will be required to assist you in your delivery and to enhance audience understanding of key concepts and central ideas. You will be asked to report on the decisions you make during the preparation process.

  Task 1

a. In a short report describe the purpose of your presentations, the format, the central ideas and the key issues that your wish your audience to understand.

b. In the light of your description in 1a above, describe the presentation aids, materials and techniques that your will use. Justify your choice.

  Task 2

Discuss with your presentation partner how you will divide up the presentations and the roles and responsibilities of each person before, during and after presentation delivery. Describe in a short report how you will divide the tasks.

  Task 3

Discuss with your presentation partner how you will evaluate the effectiveness of your presentation. List the types of evaluation methods you could use and select the techniques that you will use. Justify your choice. Document your list and your choice of techniques etc. in a short report.

Part 3. Deliver a presentation

- Task Description

In this activity you will be required to deliver your presentations. You will be observed whilst during the delivery.

  Task 1

You and your presentation partner will be observed whilst delivering your presentations. Before delivery you should ensure that your presentation will adhere to the criteria below. You should practice your presentations and self assess. You should submit details of your self -assessment (use the criteria as a checklist) and include any gaps or issues that need to be addressed before you are assessed. Your trainer/assessor will use the criteria below to assess your competence in presentation delivery.

a. Explain and discuss desired outcomes of the presentation with the target audience

b. Use presentation aids, materials and examples to support target audience understanding of key concepts and central ideas

c. Monitor non-verbal and verbal communication of participants to promote attainment of presentation outcomes

d. Use persuasive communication techniques to secure audience interest

e. Provide opportunities for participants to seek clarification on central ideas and concepts, and adjust the presentation to meet participant needs and preferences

f. Summarise key concepts and ideas at strategic points to facilitate participant understanding

  Task 2

Deliver your presentations to your class.

Part 4. Deliver a presentation

- Task Description

In this activity you will be required to review the effectiveness of your presentation using evaluation techniques selected in Part A of this project.

  Task 1

a. Implement the techniques you selected in Part A to review the effectiveness of the presentation. You should develop appropriate tools for these techniques. The tools should be submitted and your approach described in a report.

b. Seek and discuss reactions to the presentation from participants or from key personnel involved in the presentation using the methods and tools you have chosen and developed.

c. Utilise feedback from the audience or from key personnel involved in the presentation to make changes to central ideas presented. Please report all feedback and changes required.