{"id":1262,"date":"2020-09-25T03:33:45","date_gmt":"2020-09-25T03:33:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/wm-publicspeaking\/chapter\/learning-outcomes\/"},"modified":"2024-02-01T19:00:02","modified_gmt":"2024-02-01T19:00:02","slug":"learning-outcomes","status":"publish","type":"chapter","link":"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/wm-publicspeaking\/chapter\/learning-outcomes\/","title":{"raw":"Learning Outcomes","rendered":"Learning Outcomes"},"content":{"raw":"<img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-254\" src=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/courses-images\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2025\/2017\/07\/01225024\/outcomes.jpg\" alt=\"decorative image\" width=\"200\" height=\"201\" \/>\r\n\r\nThe content, assignments, and assessments for Public Speaking are aligned to the following learning outcomes.\r\n<h2>Public Speaking Learning Outcomes<\/h2>\r\n<h2>Module 1: Introduction to Public Speaking<\/h2>\r\n<h3>Outline the fundamental elements, skills, and goals of Public Speaking<\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Explain the goals and benefits of public speaking<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Recognize communication apprehension and explain how to reduce it<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Describe how public speaking can be used to advocate or create change<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Recognize the social and historical contexts of speech, oratory, and rhetoric<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2>Module 2: Ethical Speech<\/h2>\r\n<h3>Demonstrate an understanding of ethical considerations in public speech<\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Explain the importance of ethics in public speaking<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Identify key principles of ethical communication<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Identify how to quote and paraphrase sources and avoid plagiarism<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2>Module 3: Listening and Responding<\/h2>\r\n<h3>Explain how to listen actively and respond productively to others<\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of active listening<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Recognize barriers to listening and identify how to avoid them<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Explain how to give effective verbal and nonverbal feedback<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2>Module 4: Considering the Audience<\/h2>\r\n<h3>Explain ways to adapt your speech to the needs and expectations of a particular audience<\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Explain how to use audience analysis to adapt a speech for a particular audience<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Explain how to use audience analysis before, during, and after your speech.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Describe key considerations in speaking to diverse and multicultural audiences<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2>Module 5: Choosing and Researching a Topic<\/h2>\r\n<h3>Choose and research a speech topic<\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Identify strategies for choosing a topic and identifying a purpose and thesis of the speech<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Identify strategies for researching and supporting a speech<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Explain key concepts for using statistics and data in your speech<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2>Module 6: Organizing and Outlining Your Speech<\/h2>\r\n<h3>Identify strategies for organizing and outlining a speech<\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Identify strategies for organizing a speech<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Identify strategies for outlining a speech<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Document the sources of a speech<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2>Module 7: Refining Your Speech<\/h2>\r\n<h3>Identify strategies for refining the various parts of a speech<\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Identify characteristics of an effective speech introduction<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Identify characteristics of an effective speech conclusion<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Identify characteristics of effective connectors and transitions<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Identify effective language for spoken presentations<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2>Module 8: Delivering Your Speech<\/h2>\r\n<h3>Identify strategies for delivering a speech effectively<\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Explain the elements of effective vocal delivery<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Explain the nonverbal aspects of effective speech delivery<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Explain the importance of practice and preparation<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2>Module 9: Informative Speaking<\/h2>\r\n<h3>Identify strategies to prepare and deliver an informative speech<\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Identify how an informative speech can meet the needs of the audience<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Recognize different types of informative speeches<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Explain how to put together and informative speech<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2>Module 10: Persuasive Speaking<\/h2>\r\n<h3>Identify strategies to prepare and deliver a persuasive speech<\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Explain the objectives and characteristics of a persuasive speech<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Explain how to use evidence to establish credibility in a persuasive speech<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Explain persuasive strategies using ethos, logos, and pathos<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2>Module 11: Speaking to Entertain and for Special Occasions<\/h2>\r\n<h3>Explain how to prepare and deliver speech for a special occasion<\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Recognize the speech requirements of special occasions<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Explain how to prepare and deliver a toast, roast, or eulogy<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Explain different speaking roles at awards ceremonies and other events<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2>Module 12: Public Speaking Online<\/h2>\r\n<h3>Explain some of the strategies and challenges for effective online speaking<\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Identify ways to adapt your speech to online delivery<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Identify the particular challenges of engaging an audience online<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Identify various scenarios of online speech<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2>Module 13: Public Speaking on the Job<\/h2>\r\n<h3>Identify how to adapt public speaking skills to the workplace<\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Identify strategies for effective interviewing<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Explain how to give an effective presentation<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Identify the characteristics of a successful meeting<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2>Module 14: Small Group Communication<\/h2>\r\n<h3>Recognize typical dynamics of small groups and identify effective strategies for effective collaboration<\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Identify typical dynamics of small groups<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Identify strategies for meeting productively as a group<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Explain the characteristics of communication within and as a group<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2>Module 15: Creating and Using Presentation Aids<\/h2>\r\n<h3>Explain how to create effective presentation aids<\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Recognize when to use visual aids<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Recognize different types of visual aids<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Recognize and create different kinds of digital slide presentations<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Recognize the appropriate amount of information to have on a slide<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>","rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-254\" src=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/courses-images\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2025\/2017\/07\/01225024\/outcomes.jpg\" alt=\"decorative image\" width=\"200\" height=\"201\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The content, assignments, and assessments for Public Speaking are aligned to the following learning outcomes.<\/p>\n<h2>Public Speaking Learning Outcomes<\/h2>\n<h2>Module 1: Introduction to Public Speaking<\/h2>\n<h3>Outline the fundamental elements, skills, and goals of Public Speaking<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Explain the goals and benefits of public speaking<\/li>\n<li>Recognize communication apprehension and explain how to reduce it<\/li>\n<li>Describe how public speaking can be used to advocate or create change<\/li>\n<li>Recognize the social and historical contexts of speech, oratory, and rhetoric<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Module 2: Ethical Speech<\/h2>\n<h3>Demonstrate an understanding of ethical considerations in public speech<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Explain the importance of ethics in public speaking<\/li>\n<li>Identify key principles of ethical communication<\/li>\n<li>Identify how to quote and paraphrase sources and avoid plagiarism<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Module 3: 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strategies for researching and supporting a speech<\/li>\n<li>Explain key concepts for using statistics and data in your speech<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Module 6: Organizing and Outlining Your Speech<\/h2>\n<h3>Identify strategies for organizing and outlining a speech<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Identify strategies for organizing a speech<\/li>\n<li>Identify strategies for outlining a speech<\/li>\n<li>Document the sources of a speech<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Module 7: Refining Your Speech<\/h2>\n<h3>Identify strategies for refining the various parts of a speech<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Identify characteristics of an effective speech introduction<\/li>\n<li>Identify characteristics of an effective speech conclusion<\/li>\n<li>Identify characteristics of effective connectors and transitions<\/li>\n<li>Identify effective language for spoken presentations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Module 8: Delivering Your Speech<\/h2>\n<h3>Identify strategies for delivering a speech effectively<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Explain the elements of 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