Speaker
Description
Public speaking skills are essential for student success in the English language classroom and beyond. However, many teachers face challenges in fostering confidence and equipping students with practical strategies for effective communication. This session aims to address these challenges by providing participants with concrete techniques to scaffold students' public speaking skills from start to finish.
Participants will explore ways to design lessons and activities that systematically develop speaking skills, guiding students from opening statements to closing remarks with confidence. Additionally, the session will offer opportunities to share best practices and address common challenges in teaching public speaking.
As Mark Twain aptly observed, “There are only two types of speakers in the world. 1. The nervous and 2. Liars.” This session seeks to empower both teachers and students to overcome nervousness and become confident, authentic communicators.
Biography
Dara Heng, Principal at The Global Child (NGO), empowers former street children through education. A passionate English Language Teaching (ELT) advocate, he co-founded a community for Cambodian ELT teachers and actively participates in international conferences. With a Master's in Education and over 20 years of teaching experience, Dara is a champion for equal educational access. He's currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Education Management to further his impact.
