Lesson Title: “Effective Communication Skills”

Competency: Oral Communication

Objective:

• Develop and demonstrate effective oral communication skills through a structured debate.

Materials Needed:

• Whiteboard/Flipchart
• Markers
• Debate topics (prepared in advance)
• Timer/stopwatch

Lesson Outline:

1. Introduction (10 minutes)

• Engagement: Begin by discussing the importance of effective communication in daily life.
• Competency Explanation: Introduce the competency-based learning approach, emphasizing that today’s focus is on developing oral communication skills through debate.

2. Topic Introduction and Preparation (20 minutes)

• Topic Assignment: Assign debate topics to pairs or small groups of students.
• Research and Preparation: Provide time for students to research their topics, gather information, and formulate arguments. Encourage them to use various sources and organize their thoughts effectively.

 

 

 

3. Debate Structure and Practice (40 minutes)

• Debate Structure: Explain the structure of a debate (opening statements, rebuttals, closing statements).
• Practice Session: Allow groups to practice their debates within their pairs or small groups. Encourage them to focus on articulating clear arguments, providing evidence, and engaging in respectful discourse.

4. Debate Sessions (40 minutes)

• Debate Rounds: Conduct multiple rounds of debates among the pairs/groups. Each round should have a set time for opening statements, rebuttals, and closing statements.
• Teacher Facilitation: Act as a moderator, ensuring time management, encouraging participation, and providing constructive feedback after each round.

 

 

5. Peer Evaluation and Feedback (15 minutes)

• Peer Assessment: Allocate time for students to provide feedback to each other. Use predetermined rubrics or criteria for evaluating oral communication skills.
• Reflection: Encourage students to reflect on their strengths and areas for improvement in their communication skills.

 

 

 

 

6. Conclusion and Reflection (10 minutes)

• Wrap-up Discussion: Summarize key points learned during the debate activity. Discuss the importance of clear and effective communication.
• Personal Goal Setting: Encourage students to set personal goals for improving their oral communication skills based on the feedback received.

Homework (Optional):

• Assign reflective writing tasks where students analyze their performance in the debate and set specific goals for improvement in communication.

Assessment:

• Assess students based on their oral communication skills demonstrated during the debates, their ability to articulate arguments, engage in respectful discourse, and incorporate feedback for improvement.