Teachers are always subjected to tension especially when tapped to present a topic in front of higher authorities. The thought of facing an audience of authorities and discussing something brings tension and stress among teachers.
Here are simple thoughts teachers can adopt to OVERCOME stress in the preparation.
Organize your thoughts. A well organized thought produces more confidence
on the part of the teacher. An organized thought enables the teacher to focus
the energy on the presentation.
Visualize the presentation. Imagine delivering your presentation with
enthusiasm. Rehearse the sequence of the presentation before doing it in front
of the audience.
Exercise to release tension. Perform some simple exercises before the
presentation. Exercises release tension and relaxes the mind.
Rehearse the presentation. Practice makes perfect. An error – free presentation
leaves a lasting print on the minds of those listening and watching you.
Clear your mind. Clear your mind of everything except the thought that you are
relaxed and ready for the presentation.
Observe patience. The short span of listeners’ attention will test your patience.
Don’t be disturbed. let your presentation disturb their inattention.
Move around. Moving around releases tension and helps in drawing the
audiences’ attention.
Eye – contact. Directly looking at them gets them involved. Look at the
audience and develop good eye contact to draw them closer to the
presentation.
If these simple tips will not be beneficial, the teacher need to undergo higher effectiveness training seminar to fight off the fear and come up effective in the assigned task.
By: Roger G. Rinosa | T – II | Capunitan Elementary School | Orion, Bataan