Sensitive topics have been avoided in the classroom. Often when reading a text out loud, students are discouraged from using vulgar languages. Class readings are chosen so that no sexual content is present. Both Frank Bruni’s “The Wilds of Education” and Sophie Downes’ “Trigger Warnings, Safe Spaces and Free Speech, Too” discusses the issue of how taboo topics affect campus learning.…
Respondent public high school student (hereafter respondent) delivered a speech nominating a fellow student for a student elective office at a voluntary assembly that was held during school hours as part of a school-sponsored educational program in self-government, and that was attended by approximately 600 students, many of whom were 14-year-olds. During the entire speech, respondent referred to his candidate in terms of an elaborate, graphic, and explicit sexual metaphor. Some of the students at the assembly hooted and yelled during the speech, some mimicked the sexual activities alluded to in the speech, and others appeared to be bewildered and embarrassed. Prior to delivering the speech, respondent discussed it with several teachers, two of whom advised him that it was inappropriate and should not be given. The morning after the assembly, the Assistant Principal called respondent into her office and notified him that the school considered his speech to have been a violation of the school's "disruptive-conduct rule," which prohibited conduct that substantially interfered with the educational process, including the use of obscene, profane language or gestures.…
Today I am here to express my opinion on how can FBLA (future business leaders of America) can strengthen the confidence of students, in themselves and their work. Being a part of FBLA you will find out that there are many achievements and goals that we students will want to set and reach for. While reaching these goals that students in this program set, it’s also teaching us how to become better leaders of business. I feel without confidence you cannot get anywhere in life, no one will take you seriously and the world needs us to take charge. That’s why I strongly feel we, as students, have to have confidence in ourselves and our work.…
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Unfortunately, much of the class was less than enthused to bring their own words and arguments to bear during the course of the seminar. Most sat quietly and listened to the few who would speak on a weekly basis. As it was this day, specifically with myself and my good friend sharing the floor for…
Perhaps James Burgh said it best, “...it is still of important advantage for all that part of youth, whose station places them within the reach a polite education, to be qualified to acquitting themselves with reputation, when called to speak in public. In parliament, at the bar, in the pulpit, at meetings of merchants, in committee.” (Gray) and, “...a competent address and readiness, not only in finding matter but in expressing and urging it effectively is what, I doubt not, many gentleman would willingly acquire at the expense of half his other improvements.”(Gray) Public speaking is an essential tool that all students, more specifically communication studies majors, must learn and become familiar with. Learning how to be an influential public speaker…
Hi my name is Theresa Draper and you are listening to National Public Radio. This morning, we will be focusing on yet another factor that influences learner diversity within Australian schools today; socioeconomic status and the impact it has on education and student achievement.…
The topic of political correctness has become a particularly controversial issue, especially in recent years. Across America, college disinvites due to potentially offensive speakers have seen an increasing trend. In fact, as of 2015, it is 2.75 times as likely for a collegiate speaker invitation to be retracted due to political correctness, compared to rates seen in 2012 (“Political Correctness: Should” 3). Removing controversial speakers from college campuses leads many to question what potential implications arise. In an effort to maintain political correctness, many colleges have made trigger warnings a part of their curriculums. For example, at the University of California Santa Barbara, trigger warnings are given to students who are reading…
This exam covers all material covered in readings and class lectures/activities. The chapters from the Lucas text covered on this exam are: 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, and 14. Remember items may be included on the exam even if they were not specifically identified on this study guide.…
This paper is to discuss endangered species. It is meant to help understand how a species becomes endangered. It tells who decides which species are considered endangered and what conditions would lead them to become endangered. The paper tells about how endangered species can affect the lives of just a few people but an entire town. Examples are included in the text about how this has happened before. It is easy to understand how a species can be considered endangered but the purpose of the paper is to distinguish the difference between a species and a subspecies. The status of whether a species is a subspecies or a species can have a drastic impact of human lives.…
Where do we draw the line as to who is allowed to speak and who isn’t? How do we decide whose opinions are worth hearing and whose should be dismissed? And at what point does an opposing viewpoint become hate speech? These are questions that can’t easily be answered, but, with rising political tensions, need to be.…
People are constantly talking, texting, playing games or surfing on the internet on their smart phones. They play a very important role in communication these days, and specially strengthen the interpersonal relationships on the social plan; allow us to do research and resolve in a pretty much bit of time which we could in many days.…
b. As uncomfortable as they can make you, these responses are normal and natural signs that your body is responding to the pressure of performing well.…
Chapter nineteen of “A Concise Public Speaking Handbook”, is about adapting and delivering a speech. When a speaker is giving a speech to an audience outside his/her culture, it’s important for them to adapt their speech in a way for the audience to understand. This is a very important practice because the audience will have a better understanding of the speakers message. Before delivering a speech, it’s good for the speaker to follow healthy practices such as getting rest and eating healthy foods before the speech. It’s also good for the speaker to come early and make sure that all the equipment that is needed before the speech is in working order. When I have done speeches in the past, I would always make sure to get enough rest and practice before my speech. Practicing these two things has always helped me to deliver my speech to the best of my ability.…
the State Leadership Conference. The outline and folder prepared for section is NOT required at state level. However, the student must be able to provide the event administrator with the title of the speech.…