Practicing One's Lectures Before Class

Steve Raybine:


Blog #86:


Practicing One's Lectures Before Class



Teachers that are able to present their material in a natural and genuine manner are generally able to avoid sounding stiff and artificial in class. Moreover, material that is conveyed with energy, enthusiasm and conviction is rarely boring to the audience or contrived. Practicing presentations before a class period enables a teacher to evaluate more critically the pacing and delivery of the material and provides additional time to review the content. Recording the lectures in audio or video formats and studying them with the intention of presenting a more cogent and concise presentation is a beneficial educational experience and well worth the investment of one's time.


I am someone who has always enjoyed speaking in front of audiences, whether the numbers are large or small. This comfort level with public speaking harkens back to my youth when I entered oratorical contests and did very well. The ability to communicate effectively with audiences of various sizes has certainly served me in good stead in a classroom environment and as a stage performer. As an educator and performer, I have always been aware of the necessity to relate to my audience in a logical and compelling manner and to utilize the totality of my personality traits. Perhaps this is why most of my students and concert audiences consider me to be an effective teacher and musical artist. I believe in practicing the delivery of my lectures, just as I practice my music before I perform for an audience. Practicing and evaluating your speaking and performing skills keeps you sharp and 'in tune' with your audience. Don’t be a boring and lethargic speaker or performer--deliver the goods with conviction, clarity, enthusiasm, energy, knowledge and talent. Remember: an evaluation system proves invaluable.






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