The Speech I Teach: Public Speaking for Today's Students

The Speech I Teach: Public Speaking for Today’s Student helps students embrace the prestige and eloquence of the art of public speaking as did the Greek and Roman philosophers. The skill of public speaking was widely sought after as it gave prominence to the possessor of such a skill- it was not feared and dreaded as students approach it today.

The Speech I Teach is designed for students to enjoy the learning process by being introduced to unique strategies that foster a desire for increased knowledge of the subject matter while discovering their own personal strengths and abilities.   

There are vast benefits to the student who studies public speaking; learning the practical strategies for successful communication and confidence building techniques will aid in harnessing their potential as speakers, which is an achievement that will be essential in the success of their other courses, their careers and various relationships being it personal or professional. 

Readers of The Speech I Teach will find content that is relevant and appeals to their understanding, they will know that they are intricate contributors to the learning process and are expected to bring their experiences and knowledge to the classroom…because they too have a voice.       

Instructors will enjoy a new refreshing approach to a subject that is key and necessary to the overall success of the student … because we understand that our subject matter goes hand in hand with whatever the major… unlike mathematics, communication skills will be used daily and effective use is where we come in.

Instructors will enjoy ease of access and readability for students as well as ice breaker techniques to help students become familiar with one another (their audience) to overcome the frustrations of failed attempts at assigned speeches. The text is designed with the student at the forefront; authors do the student a disservice when writing, as their writings are mainly to intrigue other scholars and the student is left without consideration struggling to dissect and give meaning to complicated research and theories that will not be remembered. The Speech I Teach is research based however, equipped with necessary knowledge and skills that will prepare students for critical thinking, skillful execution and intellectual decision making.