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Associate Teacher's Diploma in Public Speaking

Successful learners have the right to append ANEA (Public Speaking – Teacher) after their names.

General Objectives

The Associate Teacher’s Diploma in Public Speaking is designed to:

  • provide a progressive training programme for teachers
  • provide professional development and specialised training for existing teachers
  • provide a standard of training that is recognised by wider agencies
  • provide a relevant and challenging syllabus that encourages a high standard of knowledge, research and performance

 

Learning Outcomes

Learners should:

  • demonstrate a high standard of performance
  • present performance programmes demonstrating a range of styles
  • have excellent communication skills
  • demonstrate an understanding of the rudiments of teaching public speaking
  • understand the psychological and educational value of public speaking
  • be able to apply theoretical knowledge to their teaching
  • demonstrate the ability to impart both knowledge and practical techniques
  • demonstrate the qualities necessary to be a successful teacher

Learners must already have achieved the Grade 8 (Public Speaking) examination.

Learners must be at least 19 years old to take the Teacher’s Diploma in Public Speaking.

LEARNERS MUST STATE CLEARLY ON THEIR ENTRY FORM THAT THEY ARE ENTERING FOR THE TEACHER’S DIPLOMA IN PUBLIC SPEAKING.

The examination consists of:

  • Section 1- A practical session of approximately one hour at which two examiners are present.This practical will include a short observed teaching element with a group of between 2 and 4 students provided and arranged by New Era
  • Section 2 - A written paper. Three hours are allowed for the working of the paper
  • 75 marks are required to pass in both sections

Both Sections of this examination must be passed. In the event of failure to achieve the pass mark in one of the Sections, a re-take must be attempted within 2 years of the original entry date.

If success is not achieved within this time, the entire examination must be taken again.

 
Preparation
  • Specimen papers may be obtained from the New Era Office
  • New Era offers a criticism service for completed practice papers giving feedback and advice. This service is provided for a small fee
  • Learners are expected to be undertaking some Public Speaking teaching, this can be in an assistant role
  • Learners should contact the New Era Office for more information
 
Section 1 – The Practical

10 marks are awarded for Speech.

Learners must be prepared to:

  • Give an impromptu speech of not more than 5 minutes on a subject handed to the learner during the examination. Allowance will be made for the learner to make a few brief notes (15 marks)
  • Deliver a short speech on a subject of the learner’s own choice. Time limit 5 minutes (15 marks)
  • Read at sight passages of prose and poetry  (15 marks)
  • Give a practical demonstration of teaching an aspect of public speaking chosen from a list of 3 subjects given by the examiners 15 minutes before the examination. The learner will be provided with a group of between 2 and 4 students for this demonstration. Time limit 15 minutes (30 marks)
  • Discuss with the examiners:
    • any matter arising from the practical teaching section
    • the aims of the teacher in this subject
    • the means whereby these aims may be achieved (15 marks)
 
Section 2 - The Written Paper
  • Learners sit one paper for which 3 hours is allowed
  • The paper must be worked in the same session as the practical examination (ie within 3 months)
  • The completed paper will be marked by an examiner who was not present at the practical session. It will then be moderated by another examiner, and the Chief Examiner
  • The paper comprises:
    • 3 compulsoryquestions – each worth 16 marks
    • A choice of 4 from 6 questions – each worth 13 marks

 

Content of the Paper:

  • physiology of the vocal organs
  • resonance
  • style of speech in relation to types of audience
  • guidance of pupils in the preparation of a speech
  • use of notes, clarity and distinctness of speech
  • the psychological approach to teaching
  • the effective and appropriate use of visual aid
  • all theory from the previous grade in the Public Speaking syllabus