Using the materials | Effective Communication-Building Fluency in Speaking and Conversation

Using the materials

Using the materials

This Open Education Resource can be used to meet learning objectives in various communications courses:

ESOL Courses

Identify a Pronunciation focus
Identify a Discussion Strategy focus
Select a topic in a Thematic Unit
Select Activities to use in instruction

EXAMPLE: Direct instruction on Syllables using Key Vocabulary for the selected topic. Students apply Starting a Discussion strategy in Impromptu Conversations after watching a video on the topic of Sleep.

Interpersonal Communications Courses

Identify a Discussion Strategy focus
Select a topic in a Thematic Unit
Select Activities to use in instruction

EXAMPLE: Students apply Expressing an Opinion and Respectfully Disagreeing strategies, while using Conversation Questions to have an interpersonal conversation with a peer on the topic of Stress.

College Success Courses

Identify a Discussion Strategy focus
Select a topic in a Thematic Unit
Select Activities to use in instruction

EXAMPLE: Students apply Asking for Clarification strategies in a Mock Interview after reviewing the topic of Employment.

Public Speaking Courses

Identify a Discussion Strategy focus
Select a topic in a Thematic Unit
Select Activities to use in instruction

EXAMPLE: Students apply Vocabulary for Debates and Discussions in a class Debate.