1.1 A Starting Point: Self Reflection

Let's figure out where we are.  In this first assignment, please introduce your interest in spoken language.  Your goal here is to identify where you are starting from and where you want to end up.  What do you hope to accomplish in this module?  The following is a list of questions you can use to guide your response.  Be very thorough and clear in this personal response.

  1. What interests you about spoken language?  Why did you choose this module of work?
  2. What are your experiences?  Have you spoken much in front of crowds? 
  3. What are your experiences in creating audio files, podcasts, videos?  What programs or applications have you used?
  4. What medium do you most enjoy?  public speaking, oral storytelling, slam poetry, reader's theatre, dramas, debate, speeches
  5. Do you prefer face-to-face spoken language or would you prefer to record in an audio or video medium?
  6. What are your strengths in spoken language?
  7. Where do you get your ideas or your courage? 
  8. What would you tell someone who is hesitant to speak in front of people?
  9. What do you need from your teacher to advance your spoken language skills?

This is where you will upload your assignment to your teacher for marking.

You will upload the file containing your assignment:

Name the file with your name and the title.  eg. Sally Brown Self Reflection

  • Click Add submission
  • Upload the file containing your assignment under File submission
  • Click Save changes
  • OR provide the shareable link from your Google drive in the online text box.