District 80's workshop on "All You Want to Know About Speech Contests 101" which I talked about how to judge in a speech contest and what are the different elements in scoring.
These slides are presented as complementary to the Toastmasters International Speech Contest Judges Training, which seems to be without PowerPoint slides as at 2014-03-09.
http://www.toastmasters.org/ses2judge
This paper offers study tips for those who plan to sit the General and Academic versions of the International English Language Testing System exam. It also offers an inventory of vocabulary that is suitable for answering the speaking component of this global English language test. This paper is also useful for those who teach this language exam.
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A presentation that we did on using tools such as gap analysis, decision matrix and affinity diagram to facilitate group learning. This presentation was used for peer teaching and sharing during DACE facilitation elective.
Leveraging WSQ for Competency Based Training & AssessmentsWei Koon GOH, MBA
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A presentation that provides quick insights into the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) and what are the learning points of this system and how the Singapore Workforce Skills Qualifications framework can improve, learning from the experience of the Australian counterparts.
Compiled slides of roles and responsibilities of club officers for Division T COT which I conducted in Bangkok on 3 July 2010. These are the complete slides from Toastmasters International.
Effective eMarketing Strategies for Your Club SuccessWei Koon GOH, MBA
Presentations slides on Effective eMarketing Strategies for Club Success, a workshop which I conducted at the 2010 Toastmasters District 80 Annual Convention in Bangkok on May 2010.
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3. International
• World
Championships
• Most
recognized
• Highly
competitive
Humour
• Recognise
value of humour
in speaking
Table Topics
• Encourage
development of
impromptu
speaking skills
Evaluation
• Develop
evaluation,
analytical &
motivation skills
2
Contests & Scoring AllocationContests & Scoring Allocation
Contest Type Content Delivery Language Total
International 50 30 20 100
Humorous 55 30 15 100
Table Topics 55 30 15 100
Contest Type Analytical Recommend Technique Summation Total
Evaluation 40 30 15 15 100
4. Bad Judges or Simply Maths?Bad Judges or Simply Maths?
Above case is developed based on judges scoring only 3 contestants
NOT the same in real life!!
Scores may be spread over a number of contests in real life.
To win need to consistently score many “3”
Contestants Ranking
Points
No of
Judges
Max
Scores
Close
Fight
Avg Score
per Judge
Champion 3 10 30 22 2.2
1st Runner‐Up 2 10 20 20 2.0
2nd Runner‐up 1 10 10 18 1.8
60 60Total Scores:
5. 3
Content – What to Observe?Content – What to Observe?
Speech Development
• Structure – defined
opening, body &
conclusion
• Organisation –
purpose clear &
defined
• Support materials
Effectiveness
• Achievement of
purpose – subject
matter clear to
audience
• Audience interest –
subject relevant to
audience
• Reception – How
does the audience
react
Speech Value
• Ideas – Does the
speaker have
something to say
• Logic – Have a
clearly defined
message
• Original Thought –
Stimulate listeners
thinking
Note: Above mainly reflects International Speech Contest. Some slight differences in Humorous & Table Topics
Speech Contests.
7. Content – ComparisonContent – Comparison
Personal Opinion:
- Highly driven by one’s
personal opinion & life
experiences
- Co-relation to also a
judge’s current situation,
knowledge, preference
of materials etc
- Speech contest judging
is still subjective despite
a structure on scores
allocation
Table Topics
8. 3
Delivery – What to Observe?Delivery – What to Observe?
Physical
• Appearance – Does
the speaker look neat
& appropriate
• Body Language –
Gestures have
purpose, facial
expressions match
message
• Speaking Area –
How well the area is
used
Voice
• Flexibility – Good
quality, moderate to
show feelings &
emotions
• Volume – Adequate
for the room, words
clear, easy to
understand
Manner
• Directness – Does
the speaker believe in
their message
• Assurance – Clear &
confident in sharing
msg
• Enthusiasm – Speak
with enthusiasm
conveying message
10. 3
Language – What to Observe?Language – What to Observe?
Appropriateness
• To Speech Purpose –
Does language fit the
speech
• To Audience – Promote
understanding of speaker’s
message
Correctness
• Grammar – Is the
speaker’s grammar good
• Pronunciation – Is
enunciation good
• Word Selection – Diction
and word choice effect,
show study and preparation
Note: Above mainly reflects International Speech Contest. Some slight differences in Humorous & Table Topics
Speech Contests.