Project Organised Learning in a Cross- Cultural Perspective Lecture 3 Presentation and Communication L P roject O rgan ised earning

L P roject O rgan ised earning Agenda Learning objectives Follow-up on previous lecture Presentation - formalities - assessment - content - structure - performance Groups prepare Presentation try-outs Summing up

L P roject O rgan ised earning Learning Objectives Students should be able to understand importance of presentation effectiveness identify factors critical for effective communication of message to audience identify steps necessary for a successful presentation work out a presentation design evaluate performance

L P roject O rgan ised earning Transparency - a definition - from Latin: trans- + par Ere - ”to show oneself” - visible, exposed, accessible, open, Merriam-Webster: ( ) 2 a : free from pretense or deceit : FRANK 2 b : easily detected or seen through : OBVIOUS 2 c : readily understood synonym see CLEAR

L P roject O rgan ised earning Follow-up on previous lecture What makes us sure about this information? What more do we need to know/uncover? How ensure dynamic group development? Assess the situation Set goals Search for procedures and tools Plan and act Evaluate

L P roject O rgan ised earning Presentation formalities Important part of exam Assessment All group members must participate Group responsibility to ensure needed audio-visual equipment time-management

Elements in Marking The level of the report (50%) Level of presentation (50%) Mark for the group Differentiation among group members of shared mark depend on Individual part of presentation Level in subsequent discussion L P roject O rgan ised earning

Marking of Reports Criteria for Assessment 1.Level of knowledge 2.Distinguish between essential and non- essential knowledge 3.Employment of concepts and theories 4.Explain the concepts and methods employed 5.Motivate choice of problem, employment of concepts and theories and well as methods 6.Compare and combine different concepts and the ability for generalisation of the conclusions 7. The ability to use skill and knowledge towards the problem formulated L P roject O rgan ised earning

L P roject O rgan ised earning Assessment of presentation Content Appearance Articulation AV-aids Time-management Group collaboration during presentation

L P roject O rgan ised earning Presentation content 1/7 What is the message ? What is the purpose ? Who is the target group / audience ? Which media ? Which situation ? Pre-condition: One-way communication

Presentation content 2/7 Communication model SENDER (A)RECEIVER (B) Thoughts and ideas Medium Verba- lising Transmission of message Media Situation Processing Thoughts and ideas Reaction Feedback Intention / objectives Needs / interests L P roject O rgan ised earning Expectations / needs Interests / intentions

Presentation content 3/7 Disturbances at receiver Refusal of medium Selection among sensations (needs and interests) Perception of sensations (needs and interests) Processing to a meaningful whole Expectations Already known Pre-conceived opinion about sender Pre-conceived opinion about subject L P roject O rgan ised earning

Presentation content 4/7 Disturbances at sender Intentions not well considered Conflict between needs and interests Lack of knowledge of media / bad choice Verbalising-problems Speed Non-logical sequence Too much information Not adjusted to receiver Nervousness L P roject O rgan ised earning

L P roject O rgan ised earning Presentation content 5/7 Message effectiveness Clarity Relatively short Repetition Consistency Presentation structure / narrative model KISS

L P roject O rgan ised earning Presentation content 6/7 + message / conclusion - answering the given questions + coherence / overview - fragmentation + depth / evidence - irrelevance

L P roject O rgan ised earning Presentation content 7/7 Titel (conclusion/message) Agenda Problem/hypothesis/proposition (Background) (Methods) Results Discussion Conclusion (Perspectives) - Suitable / inciting / evocative - Informative and guiding - Simple, clear and well-defined - (Simple and clear) - Clear and convincing - Substantial and convinced - Short, clear and striking - (Simple / knowledgeable / visionary)

L P roject O rgan ised earning Presentation structure Narrative model Titel (conclusion/message) Agenda Problem/hypothesis/proposition (Background) (Methods) Results Discussion Conclusion (Perspectives)

L P roject O rgan ised earning Presentation performance Content - message, structure Appearance - confident, open, lively (eye-contact, hands) Articulation - clear, fluent, correct terminology (write) AV-aids - emphasize message - blackboard, OHP, PowerPoint, posters, film, artifacts Time-management - organise, message Group collaboration during presentation - organise, message plan - rehearse - evaluate - focus

L P roject O rgan ised earning Nervousness Everyone is nervous, insecure and/or exited - the only thing that helps is practice. Prepare Rehearse Write introduction + conclusion Write cue-cards It is legal to be nervous, but don’t let it spoil your performance. This is a learning process - find your own style.

L P roject O rgan ised earning Today’s main points Students should be able to understand importance of presentation effectiveness identify factors critical for effective communication of message to audience identify steps necessary for a successful presentation work out a presentation design evaluate performance conclude - plan - rehearse - evaluate - act

L P roject O rgan ised earning Homework 1. On basis of available information discuss implications for the group – conclude, plan, rehearse, evaluate and 2. Present and evaluate soon afterwards 3. Prepare for next lecture