Famous Speaker

We are in the midst of the first presentation cycle. Of course, it's apparent who's going forward on this assignment and those who are struggling. The learning and emotional issues all rise to the surface. This gives us something to work on but is challenging for me and, naturally, for the students. Some are not organized and an assignment needs attention to detail and timeliness. Some have language difficulties, and this makes it hard to translate research from different sources into a coherant narrative. Confidence, especially with public speaking, becomes a major factor. Preparation and practice are the key, but for some it's like putting yourself in front of the firing line. Avoidance makes the problem worse. I got my fingers crossed. Fortunately there appears to be a range. As long as some are thriving then the exercise has momentum.