Making Presentations
NOTE: These checklist are interrelated and are best used together.
1. Preparing for Making Presentations
2. Preparing Myself for Making Presentations
3. Making Presentations
1. Preparing for Making Presentations
A Self-checklist
Have I...
Y N NA gathered relevant information about the learners?
(e.g., where they are in their education, the kind of practice
they are in, what their educational needs are)
Y N NA decided on the goal(s) of my presentation?
Y N NA considered a case- or problem-centered approach?
Y N NA identified a way of starting that will grab the learners)?
Y N NA made a brief outline?
Y N NA structured the session in a logical and intriguing way?
Y N NA included divergent viewpoints, if appropriate?
Y N NA broken my material into short sections so there are opportunities
for questions and discussion?
Y N NA created bridges/transitions for helping learners move from one segment
to another?
Y N NA built in variety, surprise, and changes of pace?
Y N NA made sure that I won't be overwhelming the learners with information?
Y N NA prepared myself so I can adapt to unexpected events and needed changes?
Y N NA identified and made arrangements for audiovisuals and other resources?
Y N NA made sure I know how to use any equipment needed during my presentation?
Y N NA made sure I have a plan for monitoring the time?
Y N NA developed a conclusion related to the purpose and body of the presentation?
Comments:
Adapted from:
Westberg J, & Jason H. Making Presentations. Boulder,
CO: Centre Communications, 1991
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2. Preparing Myself for Making Presentations
A Self-checklist
Have I...
Y N NA observed other teachers making presentations?
Y N NA reflected on my own experiences as the recipient of lectures?
Y N NA practiced making my presentation?
Y N NA audiotape, or preferably, videotape myself rehearsing my presentation?
Y N NA considered practicing in front of someone?
Y N NA made a candid inventory of my strengths and the areas where I need
improvement?
Y N NA considered getting professional help with my lecturing?
Comments:
Adapted from:
Westberg J, & Jason H. Making Presentations. Boulder,
CO: Centre Communications, 1991
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3. Making Presentations
A Self-checklist
Y N NA Immediately Before My Presentation, did I take the steps
summarized in
checklists 1 and 2,
above?
At the Beginning of My Presentation, did I...
Y N NA introduce myself?
Y N NA try to be myself and set a relaxed tone for the session?
Y N NA gather (more) information about the learners?
Y N NA project a sense of purpose, positive anticipation, and enthusiasm?
Y N NA capture the learners' interests?
Y N NA tell the learners the purpose(s) of the session and what I planned
to do?
During My Presentation, did I...
Y N NA create an atmosphere of trust?
Y N NA make eye contact with the audience?
Y N NA use my whole body (e.g., walk toward learners as I talked with them)?
Y N NA use natural gestures?
Y N NA avoid distracting dress and mannerisms?
Y N NA use the pitch and volume of my voice effectively?
Y N NA speak at a pace that was appropriate for my audience and the material?
Y N NA deliver material in a clear, energetic way?
Y N NA (if you were working from a manuscript) slide the pages to the side
as I finished using them?
Y N NA use pauses?
Y N NA use humor?
Y N NA show learners something rather than just telling them about it?
Y N NA use audiovisuals effectively?
Y N NA ask questions?
Y N NA give learners a chance to respond?
Y N NA encourage participation in other ways (e.g., through brainstorming)?
Y N NA bring the topic to life (e.g., through role playing or a patient
interview?)
Y N NA respond to learners' nonverbal messages (e.g. puzzlement, fatigue)?
Y N NA vary what I did?
Y N NA monitor the time?
At the End of the Presentation, did I...
Y N NA avoid introducing new points in the last few minutes of the session?
Y N NA summarize what I thought had been accomplished or ask learners to
do so?
Y N NA prepare learners for what, if anything, they need to do before the
next session?
Y N NA determine whether the learners had any lingering questions or concerns?
Y N NA end the session with good energy?
Y N NA invite feedback, either at the end of the session or sometime following
the session?
Comments:
Adapted from:
Westberg J, & Jason H. Making Presentations. Boulder,
CO: Centre Communications, 1991
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