THE ROLE OF PLANNING STEP & GROUP WORK IN PROMOTING LEARNERS’ ORAL PRESENTATION SKILLS

Author: Thanh Ta

ABSTRACT

Presentation skill is the ability to communicate a message effectively and attractively to a group of listeners. To give an effective presentation, the presenter needs to take important preparation steps. Planning is an essential step to prepare for a successful presentation. Making plans together with peers is considered to be more benificial than doing it individually. This study investigates the role of group work preparation on enhancing presenters’ skills, leading to better presenting performances.

Keywords: Oral Presentation, Group Work, Planning, Confidence, Anxiety.

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