Pair Assignment
Unit 5 Pair Assignment: Peer Coaching on Speech Delivery Techniques
Assignment Description:
For this pair assignment, you will engage in peer coaching sessions focused on speech delivery techniques. This will allow you to give and receive feedback in a constructive and supportive setting. As you practice your speech, your partner will provide you with constructive feedback. Then, you will switch roles. Your speech should take approximately five minutes. Next lesson (or the lesson after) you will be presenting your speech to the class so remember to put the advice into practice.
Scaffolding:
Here’s how to conduct your peer coaching session:
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Preparation: Both of you should come prepared with a speech to practice.
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Coaching Session: One partner delivers the speech while the other observes. After the speech, the observer provides constructive feedback focusing on aspects such as voice projection, body language, eye contact, timing, and content.
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Role Switch: After the feedback session, switch roles and repeat the process.
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Reflection: Reflect on the feedback you received and identify areas of improvement. Also reflect on your ability to provide feedback.
Self-Reporting and Peer Scoring Instructions:
When you’re self-reporting, be honest and critical. Identify what you did well and where you can improve. When scoring your partner, be constructive and positive. Provide specific, actionable feedback.
Grading Rubric:
| Categories | Self-reporting | Partner Scoring |
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| Preparation | Did I come prepared with a well-structured speech? | Was my partner’s speech well-prepared and structured? |
| Delivery | Did I deliver the speech confidently with clear pronunciation, appropriate volume, and good pacing? Did I make effective use of body language and eye contact? | Did my partner deliver the speech confidently? Was their pronunciation clear? Did they use appropriate volume and pacing? Did they make effective use of body language and eye contact? |
| Feedback Reception | Did I take the feedback in a constructive way and identify areas of improvement? | Was my partner open to feedback and did they reflect on it constructively? |
| Feedback Giving | Did I provide constructive, specific and actionable feedback? | Did my partner provide me with constructive, specific and actionable feedback? |
For both self-reporting and partner scoring, assign yourself a grade as follows:
- Grade A: I strongly agree that I/my partner demonstrated this skill effectively.
- Grade C: I somewhat agree that I/my partner demonstrated this skill effectively. There’s room for improvement.
- Grade E: I disagree that I/ my partner demonstrated this skill effectively. Significant improvement is needed.
Remember, the goal of this activity is to improve your speech delivery and feedback skills. Be honest, be constructive, and be supportive. Good luck!