The presentation of group reportage was given within ten minutes each group to deliver group topic. Our topic was recurring families in William Faulkner's novels, which certainly consisted many contents of novels' introduction, family characters, author's backboard, and so on. One achievement of my presentation was to clearly identify the objectives at the beginning of the session, and provided audience with accurate introduction and description in the time scheduled. One weakness of my presentation was my pronunciation. As an international student, I have difficulties of pronouncing English words with strong Chinese accent. Before presentation, I was frustrated, worried if audience could not understand me. However, practice helped me maintain confidentiality of delivering my message and answering possible questions audience might ask. I typically channeled nervousness into confidence with effective body languages and smile. It was a wonderful experience working with partner and contributed each other.
The in class discussion was an great opportunity not only develop my communicating skills but also my listening skills. In order to listen, I had to put aside my shotgun and really payed attention to the praises and complaints of a student. Visual confirmations of main points of should be good eye contact, head nods, facial expression. This process allowed me to remain objective and obtain cogent information that help me to build knowledge constructions.
The in class discussion was an great opportunity not only develop my communicating skills but also my listening skills. In order to listen, I had to put aside my shotgun and really payed attention to the praises and complaints of a student. Visual confirmations of main points of should be good eye contact, head nods, facial expression. This process allowed me to remain objective and obtain cogent information that help me to build knowledge constructions.