Eye Contact and Body Language
Understanding how non-verbal cues enhance or detract from an oral presentation.
Key Questions
- Justify why eye contact is necessary for building a connection with your audience.
- Analyze how gestures help to clarify the meaning of difficult or abstract lines.
- Critique a presentation based on the speaker's use of body language.
ACARA Content Descriptions
Suggested Methodologies
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