Contents

Introduction

Approach to the Classroom: A Teacher/Scholar Model
The Special Challenges of the Public Speaking Course
The Textbook and Supporting Materials for the Basic Course
The Plan of . . . Building Toward Success

Chapter One: Framing the Public Speaking Course

The Course in Your Community
      Institution: Mission, History, and Student Culture
      Department: Linking the Institution and the Discipline
      Discipline: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow
Mission and Objectives of Your Course
      Connection to Departmental Mission
      Basic Course Objectives
Extemporaneous Speaking
      Predominance in Public Speaking courses
      Rationale for Emphasis

Chapter Two: Preparing for the Term

The Roles of the Instructor in the Course
      Instructor-Student Relationship as Predictor of Student Experience
      Demands of Instructing a Performance Course
      Dynamics of Dual Roles: Instructor and Performer
      Dynamics of Dual Roles: Coach and Judge
Choosing a Text and Supplements
      The Role of the Text in the Course
            Pre-class Preparation
            Source of Activities and Exercises
            Examples
            Reference
      If You Select the Text: Factors to Consider
      Supplementing the Text
Structuring the Course
      Strategic Development of the Syllabus
      Number of Class Sessions in the Term
      Framework of Instruction, Speeches, and Evaluation
      Course Policies
            Attendance
            Grading System
            Academic Integrity
            Accessibility
      Finalizing the Syllabus

Chapter Three: Putting the Plan into Action

Teaching Coordinates for the Basic Public Speaking Course
      Cultivating a Healthy Learning Environment
      Adapting to Students
      Modeling Presentation Skills
            Room Arrangement and Proximity
            Agenda
            Eye Contact
            Vocal Variety
            Classroom Audio-Visual Support
      Incorporating Technology
            Visual Aids
            Internet Research
            Speech Design
Lesson Components: Cultivating Interaction With and Between Students
      Discussion
            Open and Closed Questions
            Writing-Before-Speaking
            Partners and Small Groups
      In-Class Speaking Exercises
      Group Activities
      Micro-lectures
      Homework Assignments
      Speaking Rounds
Lesson Planning
      Residual Message
      Specific Objectives
      Session Agenda
      Working Agenda
            Item
            Time
            Rationale
            Test for Success
First Day of Class
      Making the First Day Count
      Ideas and Options
      Planning
      Performing
Speaking Rounds
      Speech Days as Teaching Opportunities
      Variations on Speaking Round Formats
      Preparing Teacher and Students
      Speech Evaluations
            Summative and Formative Evaluation
            How to Assign a Grade
            Writing Comments
            Responding as a Listener
            Grading and Videotape
Testing
      Objectives
      Types
      Frequency
      Development

Chapter Four: Dealing With Challenges

Teaching With Limited Speaking Experience
      Integrating Teaching and Coursework
Time Management
Student Problems
Instructor Pitfalls
      Student Rapport
      Getting Behind on Speech Grading
      Student Misdemeanors
      Course Process Comments
      Using Public Speaking as a Front
      Ideological Pulpiteering
      Free Speech Issues

Chapter Five: Resource Matrix

A&B Complete Resource List
Grid Of A&B Text Topics, Exercises, and Supplements
Core Topics: Sample Lesson Plans