How to help your child overcome the fear of public speaking

Jessica Ogilvy-Stuart:

My son's school is following the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) curriculum, and I am worried about the speaking element of the English assessment. His written work is good, but he is not a great communicator. How can I help him to develop more confidence in this area?

Public speaking is seen as a challenge by many Hong Kong students. The speaking portion of the HKDSE may be less familiar than other assessment tools. But it can be an area in which students can develop confidence, which will serve them well in their professional lives.

All Form Four to Form Six students taking the HKDSE course through their schools will have to take the school-based assessment (SBA) component of the English language examination. This accounts for 15 per cent of the final grade. Part A of the assessment contributes two-thirds of the grade and requires students to read or view four texts, record their personal views and then either discuss their perspectives with classmates or make individual presentations.

Posted by Jim Zellmer at August 9, 2012 1:37 AM
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