1. Strategies to Improve Student Success in Oral Communication
Doris Toney and Vinita Parekh
September 29, 2017

2. Agenda Employers value communication skills
Student group and individual presentations/speeches
Student learning and assessment results
Strategies to improve student success in oral communication
Q/A

3. Job Outlook 2016 Report Leadership 80.1% Ability to work in a team
78.9%
Communication skills (written)
70.2%
Problem-solving skills
Communication skills (oral)
68.9%
Strong work ethic
Initiative
65.8%
Analytical/quantitative skills
62.7%
Flexibility/adaptability
60.9%
Technical skills
59.6%
Interpersonal skills (relates well to others)
58.4%
Computer skills
55.3%
National Association of Colleges and Employers
(NACE)

4. Does this look familiar?

5. Nursing Group Presentation

6. Online Presentation

7. Speech presentation

8. Communication Institutional Learning Outcome
Students will effectively communicate ideas appropriate to their discipline using Standard English, through written and verbal communication.

9. Background Information
Problem: Delivery of Speeches
Approach:
Assessment of 756 students for Oral Communication by faculty and adjuncts
Assessment Duration
2015 to 2017 as part of assessment

10. Assessment
Results

11. Delivery of Speech Results
40% of students had good extemporaneous delivery 
41% of students had fairly good extemporaneous delivery, but needed more development
20% of students had poor extemporaneous delivery that needed much development

12. Strategies

13. Resource center for students to prepare and rehearse speeches
Speech Lab
Resource center for students to prepare and rehearse speeches

14. Lecture Capture
In-class video capture system allows students to watch their performance

15. Real World Application Speech

16. HFC Student Testimonials
Student A: “The video capture lets me go back and see where I need to improve and builds my confidence”
Student B: “I can use my recorded speeches as part of my e-portfolio”

17. HFC Student Testimonials
Student C: “What I've learned about the process of speech development is that it is important to be prepared in all aspects - from drafting the outline of the speech to anticipating technical difficulties and managing your time accordingly.”
Student D: “The review of my videos showed me how much I use the word ‘um.’ It was horrible after almost every statement I used the word ‘um.’ Eventually I did become more comfortable.”

19. Q/A

20. Thank You