This volume is a public-speaking resource for teachers, principals, and school administrators written by a trained counsellor and experienced teacher. This concise learning tool speaks to teachers at every level, addressing the critical affective aspects of learning how to speak in public.

IntroductionPart I: The Foundations of Speaking1. Understanding Public Speaking2. Forming a Speech Study Group3. Writing Your SpeechPart II: When Speaking Before Student Groups4. Understanding and Managing Your Nervousness5. Involving Your Audience6. Discovering What is Really Important at Your School7. Just Showing Off8. Your Body Language Speaks VolumesPart III: When Speaking Before Parent Groups9. Scheduled Parent Meetings10. Working With Parents on More Difficult Issues11. Presenting a Persuasive Line of Reasoning12. When Asking for Support13. If You Need to Speak on a Moment¿s Notice14. How to Field Questions From Your AudiencePart IV: When Speaking Before Parent-Teacher-Student Associations Meetings15. Creating a Speech to Inform16. Presenting Yourself and Your SpeechPart V: When Speaking Before Collegial Groups17. Beyond Words -- How to Use Visual Aids18. Leading a Staff or In-Service MeetingPart VI: When Speaking Before Community Groups19. Making Decisions Regarding Your Audience and Your Speaking Environment20. Sharing Yourself With the Children21. How to Lead and Participate in a Discussion GroupPart VII: When All Else Fails...22. Speaking When You Cannot Say Anything23. Using Appropriate GrammarPart VIII: Example Speeches and The Appendix24. Three Example SpeechesAppendix: Additional SupportsGlossaryIndex