5.5. Collaboration and team work
Learning Objectives
By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:
- Understand the key elements of effective presentations.
- Develop strategies for organizing and delivering professional presentations.
- Create and deliver a presentation on a professional topic.
- Provide and receive constructive feedback to improve presentation skills.
- Reflect on personal presentation strengths and areas for improvement.
Part 1: Brainstorming Presentation Experiences
Sharing Presentation Experiences
Discuss the following questions in pairs or small groups:
- What experiences have you had with giving presentations?
- What challenges have you faced when presenting?
- What skills do you think are important for effective presentations?
- Write down one key insight from your group discussion: _____________________________
Vocabulary: Elements of a presentation
Part 2: Presentation Skills Introduction
Key Elements of Effective Presentations
You instructor will explain the key elements of effective presentations. Listen to your instructor presentation and take notes under column 3 using the below “Presentation Elements Worksheet”
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Effective Presentation
Part 3: Presentation Preparation
Group Presentation Planning
In your assigned group, choose a topic related to professional skills for CMAs:
Use the Presentation Planning Worksheet to organize your presentation:
Presentation Planning Worksheet:
| Presentation Section | Content Details |
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| Introduction | |
| Main Point 1 | |
| Main Point 2 | |
| Main Point 3 | |
| Conclusion | |
| Visual Aids |
Prepare your 10-15 minute presentation, considering:
- Clear organization
- Engaging delivery
- Effective visual aids
- Audience interaction
Part 4: Student Presentations
Presentation Evaluation Rubric
Evaluate each presentation using the following criteria:
Evaluation Criteria:
| Element | Excellent (4) | Good (3) | Needs Improvement (2) | Poor (1) | Score |
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| Organization | Clear introduction, logical flow, strong conclusion | Mostly clear structure with minor gaps | Somewhat disorganized | Confusing, no clear structure | |
| Content | Comprehensive, accurate information | Most information accurate and relevant | Some inaccuracies or irrelevant content | Minimal relevant content | |
| Delivery | Confident, clear voice, excellent body language | Generally clear, some minor delivery issues | Inconsistent delivery, some difficulties | Difficult to understand | |
| Visual Aids | Professional, clear, enhances presentation | Mostly helpful, some minor issues | Limited effectiveness | Distracting or unhelpful | |
| Audience Engagement | Excellent interaction, answers questions clearly | Good interaction, mostly clear responses | Limited interaction | Minimal audience engagement | |
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Part 5: Feedback and Reflection
Reflection Worksheet
After receiving feedback, complete the reflection worksheet:
Presentation Reflection:
- What went well in my presentation?
- What areas do I need to improve?
- What feedback did I find most helpful?
- What will I do differently in my next presentation?
