Learning Reflections

Final Post!!

I believe this course as allowed me to develop into a much more confident speaker who is able to impart the 7Cs of communication in my presentations. As compared to the first presentation, which was the Peer Teaching 1 , I believe I have gradually improve my self confidence and presentation skills. There were lots of opportunities given in class such as the mock interview and participating in other's peer teaching that provided ample opportunities to speak in class.

 Initially, I was a student who believed writing scripts and using handouts during presentation ensures a good performance. However, most of the time this mode of presentation will some how or rather end up wrong. This is because I feel more tense and less confidence. I realised through my final oral presentation, how knowing your slides well and just preparing in your mind what you intend to deliver will instead make you feel more confident. There was not much improvement in terms of non-verbal communication which plays about 93% importance in a presentation. This was because I have always practice using non-verbal communication during other presentations. However, this time round I realise how important it is to have hand signs appropriate to the audiences that is present. As, a common sign in one culture could mean a bad indicator in another culture. Thus, these minute details can create a huge impact on one's presentation. I also have to say at this point, the topic on inter cultural communication was really fun and interesting. In terms of challenge, I would describe it as the ability to present without any handouts in hand. As, I have overcome this challenge I am glad to say I am more confident in presenting without any handouts for future presentations. This also would help me to portray a confidence image to my audiences.

Besides this I have learnt the most important part about communication is to remember is a two way traffic where constant feedback is always given and received.  Hence, it is not only important to be an effective communicator but an effective listener as well. Furthermore, it is important to give feedback as an audience as it reassures your presenter that you are being able to understand his delivery. And as a presenter, it is important to receive this feedback and acknowledge it via non-verbal delivery which would enhance this communication. 

Lastly, I would like to use this opportunity to thank Mdm Fadzilah and all my classmates as well as my group   mates who made coming to this lesson everyday a fun place where active learning takes place. This was a module that I would never I regretted taking as it imparted me with raw skills that would be needed for us to outshine and perform better than our peers. It gave me knowledgeable insights to the world of communication and the importance of practising the 7Cs of communication. I am glad to say that at the end of the module, I have learnt the skills and tools to be an effective communicator!

Will definitely miss this class! Wish the very best to all my classmates who are graduating this semester and advance congratulations! As for those of us heading on to year 2 or 3 let us work harder and enjoy the perks of being a student!

Signing off,
Farhanah