The semester has finally come to an end. I am really glad that I have taken the module ES2007S: Professional Communication. I have learned a lot of things from the module, not only from the tutor – Ms Lim but from the classmates as well. For example, I have learned about techniques on writing application letter, proposal and resume not to mention that I also learned about the tips on oral presentation.
The most fruitful knowledge that I gained from this course is through project proposal. In producing the project proposal, I had worked closely with my team mates and realized the importance of group work. From the very beginning of getting a topic for our proposal till the submission of our project proposal, we had been having meeting to discuss our project, refining the proposal draft and rushing the proposal before deadline. It would be taxing and time-consuming if these were to be done by individual work. With team work, we are able to distribute the job scopes evenly to do research on the our proposal topic, edit and refine the proposal draft, proofread the proposal draft together and correct each other when there was anything went wrong. We cannot possibly come out with a complete project proposal without the contribution from every team mates.
Besides that, I have also understood that patience and tolerance are also important elements in professional communication. There was time when I was so frustrated on refining the student survey’s questions and the proposal draft as there was so much editing work to do on the proposal draft. However, I have learnt to be patient and tolerant with the work and be resilient on working it. Eventually, patience and tolerance has helped my team mates and I in working out a better piece of complete proposal.
In a nutshell, this module (Professional Communication) has widened my knowledge and perspectives. This module has also enlightened me in some ways when dealing with people while communicating. For example, we have to be positive and thoughtful while communicating. I am really grateful that I have taken this module, met new people and learned from them.
Monday, November 7, 2011
Reflection on Oral Presentation
After the presentation on Thursday, I have done some reflection on my performance that day. I am indeed very nervous on this oral presentation if compare to the previous peer teaching session. Perhaps I felt that I am over- concerned on the question and answer session that makes me somehow off focus from my presentation. This is something I need to aware of as being steady and calm can maximize the performance, else, all the hard work will turn to be nothing.
Besides, I felt that I need to do more rehearsal on the presentation to make sure the flow of my presentation. Though I am quite familiar with the presenting materials, I have stumbled through my presentation due to my (lack of accuracy)pronunciations and grammar mistakes which are the fields that I need to pay more attention to improve. In my opinion, I felt that I am paying too much attention on how I phrase the presenting materials according to the way that I have scripted it down. Perhaps, I should have just be more natural and flexible on the spot instead of following the script exactly on what I should say.
For eye-contact wise, I should have done more frequent eye-contacts to the audience instead of the camera as I tend to look into the camera. Xp This is something new that I have discovered through this experience of presentation using recorder.
I felt that I did not take out my best performance on the presentation day itself. I felt quite regretful about it. Taking it as an experience, I shall be more prepared for presentation next time and take into account the time management of the presentation. Though it is a mess (for my part…hahaaha…), I enjoyed the closure of presentation with saxophone performance entitled “First Love” by Julian. That does cheer me up, though it may seems not professional.
I am really glad that I have learnt a lot through this module. The best thing is I can learn from mistakes and others’ strength.
Besides, I felt that I need to do more rehearsal on the presentation to make sure the flow of my presentation. Though I am quite familiar with the presenting materials, I have stumbled through my presentation due to my (lack of accuracy)pronunciations and grammar mistakes which are the fields that I need to pay more attention to improve. In my opinion, I felt that I am paying too much attention on how I phrase the presenting materials according to the way that I have scripted it down. Perhaps, I should have just be more natural and flexible on the spot instead of following the script exactly on what I should say.
For eye-contact wise, I should have done more frequent eye-contacts to the audience instead of the camera as I tend to look into the camera. Xp This is something new that I have discovered through this experience of presentation using recorder.
I felt that I did not take out my best performance on the presentation day itself. I felt quite regretful about it. Taking it as an experience, I shall be more prepared for presentation next time and take into account the time management of the presentation. Though it is a mess (for my part…hahaaha…), I enjoyed the closure of presentation with saxophone performance entitled “First Love” by Julian. That does cheer me up, though it may seems not professional.
I am really glad that I have learnt a lot through this module. The best thing is I can learn from mistakes and others’ strength.
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