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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:
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provide a progressive training programme for teachers
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provide professional development and specialised training for existing
teachers
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provide a standard of training that is recognised by wider agencies
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provide a relevant and challenging syllabus that encourages a high standard
of knowledge, research and performance
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Learners should:
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demonstrate a high
standard of performance
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present performance
programmes demonstrating a range of styles
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have excellent
communication skills
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demonstrate an
understanding of the rudiments of teaching public speaking
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understand the
psychological and educational value of public speaking
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be able to apply
theoretical knowledge to their teaching
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demonstrate the
ability to impart both knowledge and practical techniques
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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:
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Section 1
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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
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Section
2 -
A
written paper. Three hours are allowed for the working of the paper
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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:
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Specimen papers may be obtained from the New Era Office
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New Era offers a criticism service for completed practice papers giving
feedback and advice. This service is provided for a small fee
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Learners are expected to be undertaking some Public Speaking teaching, this
can be in an assistant role
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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:
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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)
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Deliver a short speech on a subject of the learner’s own choice.
(Time limit 5 minutes) (15 marks)
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Read at sight passages of prose and
poetry.
(15 marks)
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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)
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Discuss with the examiners:
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any matter arising from the practical teaching section
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the
aims of the teacher in this subject
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the
means whereby these aims may be
achieved
(15 marks)
Section 2 – The Written Paper
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Learners sit one paper for which 3 hours is allowed
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The paper must be worked in the same session as the practical examination (ie
within 3 months)
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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
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The paper comprises:
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3 compulsory
questions – each worth 16 marks
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A choice of 4 from 6 questions – each worth 13 marks
Content of the Paper:
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physiology of the vocal organs
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resonance
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style of speech in relation to types of audience
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guidance of pupils in the preparation of a speech
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use of notes, clarity and distinctness of speech
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the psychological approach to teaching
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the effective and appropriate use of visual aid
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all theory from the previous grade in the Public Speaking syllabus
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