Follow
these 9 tips to light up the room
1) Introduce
yourself professionally
A good introduction is a gateway to a good classroom relationship!
In the educational
landscape, research proves that academic success hinges on a constructive
relationship between teacher and student. As an Educator, developing a professional introduction style can help one ‘Rule the Room’. An introduction
may be required on the first day of a traditional classroom, a virtual
classroom, or over the phone. An effective introduction can break the ice,
display the educator’s abilities, and disseminate the goals by giving a clear
roadmap. Once the rapport is established
the educator builds trust and creates an aura of safe and amicable
atmosphere for students to express themselves fearlessly.
Since Introduction
forms the lifeline of communication, let’s develop the Panache that will help
us to communicate with supreme skills and leave a lasting impression. It is
good to be brief and refrain from bragging. Then allow students to introduce
themselves. A powerful introduction includes the essential
information given below.
1.
Share
a glimpse of your background and summarise your professional standard.
2. Elaborate
on your experiences and achievements.
3.
Conclude
by leading into the next part of your plan. Provide essential guidelines that
you expect the students to follow.
Keeping
a checklist of items to be covered on the first day can make you organized and
feel confident.
Introduce
yourself.
Request
the Students to introduce themselves.
Discuss
and formulate the room environment together.
(Students must
be free to ask questions and respect for each other must prevail)
Display
the Course Overview
Departmental
requirements/expectations
Expectations
for class time
Expectations
outside of class
Faculty
responsibilities
Student
responsibilities
Assessment
system
Familiarise
them with the value of cooperation, clear communication, and timely submissions
Form
groups if required
Familiarise
yourself with a formal speaking style
I)
Choose
the phrase that is used in formal conversation out of the given options.
1.
I
live in Bengaluru, but earlier I lived in Bombay in my childhood.
2.
I
grew up in Bombay, but now I live in Bengaluru.
3.
I
have lived in Bengaluru for 3 years.
4.
I have been living in Bengaluru since 3 years.
5.
I
work in Google in the Marketing Department.
6.
I
work at Google in the Marketing Department.
7.
I
have graduated with a Master’s of Arts Degree from Bengaluru University.
8.
I
have passed out of Bengaluru University with a Master’s of Arts Degree.
9.
My
job is Assistant Professor in BNMIT.
10.
I work as an Assistant Professor at BNMIT.
Answers: 2,3, 6, 7, 10
II)
Select the best
option for a formal conversation when talking about your career and experience.
1.
I
am currently taking a course in AI.
2.
I
am currently taking a course on AI.
3.
I
am currently taking a course in Jewelry making.
4.
I
am currently taking a course on jewelry making.
5.
I
have completed a 70-hours course.
6.
I
have completed a 70-hour course.
7.
I
have attended a 3-day workshop.
8.
I
have attended a 3 days’ workshop.
9.
I
did work in the marketing field for 3 years.
10.
I
have worked in the marketing field for 3 years.
Answers:
1, 4 (for hands-on), 6, 7, 10
III) Select the appropriate option when speaking
about your family and your hobby
1.
We
are four in our family.
2.
We
are a family of four.
3.
I
am one of four siblings.
4.
I
am one out of the four siblings.
5.
I like very much Tennis playing.
6. I am a keen Tennis player.
7.
Talking
about hobbies, I really like reading a lot
8.
I
am an avid reader and I spend much of my spare time reading Mystery books.
(be specific)
9.
What interests me most is challenging tasks
that help me unleash my potential.
10.
I like to take up challenges in life.
Answers: 2, 3,6,8,9
IV) speaking over the phone:
Choose the formal phrase from the 2 options when
answering a phone:
1.
Hello!
2.
Good
Morning! This is Sim speaking from Cambridge English. How may I help you?
When
the caller is unknown and has not introduced him/her
3.
Good Morning! Sim speaking ……and who are you?
4.
Good Morning! Cambridge English; ….. May I
know who’s calling, please? (mention the company name)
When
you want to ask for someone
5.
Oh sorry! (You hang the phone when someone else answers.)
6.
May I speak to Mr.Yash in the H R Department?
Answers:
2, 4, 6
Note: Never hang the phone when someone else answers. Ask for the person whom you wanted to speak. If it is a wrong number, say so.
When
connecting someone
7.
One
moment, please.
8.
Hold
the line please. I’ll put you through to the manager.
When
making a request
9.
Could you spell that for me?
10. Would you mind
spelling that for me?
11. Speak loudly. I
can’t hear you.
12. Could you please
speak up a little? I’m afraid you are not audible.
When
taking a message
13. I’m sorry, Mr.Yash
is not here at the moment. Can I take a message?
14. He just left the
office. I’ll tell him when he is back.
When
leaving a message
15. Could you please
give Mr. Yash this message.
16. Could you please
let him know that Yasha had called.
When confirming a message
17. Let me repeat
that; you are Mr. Yash at 2222 4443. Thank you!
18. Please repeat,
while I check the message.
Ending
a Call
19. Have a great
day!
20. Is there
anything else you would like us to do? … Thank you for calling and have a great day.
Answer:
both 7 and 8, both 9 and 10, 12, 13, both 15 and 16, 17, both 19 and 20
Enjoy your conversations!! and please don't miss the other 8 posts.
Ms. Shashi Prabha
Assistant Professor
BNM Institute of Technology
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