This blogger has the opportunity to serve as evaluator for the microteaching exercise on Sept. 13 to 15, 2010 for the 47 RSO 6th batch of RSTC (Rice Specialists' Training Course) series.
I was really amazed, as to how well and good these RSOs did in that exercise. With a very few exceptions, I rated most of them as very satisfactory to excellent in terms of teaching skills.
The criteria used for evaluation were:
1. Mastery of the subject matter, which included competence, ability to answer questions, and ability to illustrate/emphasize key parts of the presentation.
2. Clarity of presentation and explanation, which included voice projection, mannerisms/gesturing, projected enthusiasm during the delivery, and ability to adjust to the audience’s level.
3. Effectiveness of teaching method used, to include choice of teaching methods and use of props or samples to convey the idea/message.
4. Quality of the visual aid used, to include clarity, organization and impact.
5. Rapport with participants like eye contact and enthusiasm to hear participants’ views.
I teach speech communication in a bible college, and I can’t help but compare my students with the RSOs. Among my theology students, there are many potential good materials as public speakers as they deliver sermons in a class exercise; so do with these RSOs who seem to be very knowledgeable about the principles and practice of a persuasive speech. Microteaching, just like delivering a sermon, aims at selling one’s ideas. Too, both may be categorized as salesmanship ability.
The pool of evaluators seems unanimous in concluding that this batch of 47 RSOs are now prepared and ready to face the challenge of agri-extension work with rice farming as the development strategy.(JSF Blogs)
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