Overview of Public Speaking
Our highly effective approach combines A Confident Mindset™ with essential public speaking skills to teach children how to become confident speakers. Courses are available in-person and live-online, covering:
- Speech outline creation
- Vocal variety in delivery
- Engaging eye contact
- Poised body language
- Constructive feedback
How We Teach Public Speaking
Our approach is “Mindset Before Skill Set.” Building confidence in public speaking is a gradual process, not achieved overnight. With the right mindset, students will gain both the skills and self-assurance needed to speak with clarity and impact. We teach Public Speaking by:
- Introducing the 6-step A Confident Mindset™ framework
- Building confidence with social and emotional skills
- Emphasizing confidence from Actions of Practice™
- Supportive role-playing and presentations
- Offering feedback through Glows and Grows™
What We Teach in Public Speaking
Our Public Speaking courses equip children with the skills to craft various types of speeches while enhancing their delivery. Students learn to build and deliver speeches by mastering:
- Prepare an outline and structure the speech
- Use transitions effectively
- Make eye contact and use gestures
- Adjust tone, inflection, and volume
- Ensure clarity and pacing
Outcome of Public Speaking
Public speaking is a lifelong skill. Taught by skilled ACM Certified Instructors in a small group setting, students will:
- Speak confidently and with poise
- Present ideas effectively
- Synthesize information clearly
- Improve listening skills
- Enhance communication through engagement
Note to Well-Meaning Adults
Our Public Speaking courses support a child’s overall development by addressing both academic and non-academic needs through essential life skills:
- Extroverted children will learn to speak with purpose and passion
- Introverted children will learn to manage shyness and anxiety
- All children will build confidence in speaking in front of others
- Sessions will be videotaped to track progress
- Each session ends with a final presentation
Our highly effective methods and engaging curriculum include relevant content and interactive activities.
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