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" Listening is not the same as talking. "

-- Isaac Asimov

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Teaching Guidelines

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High School Drama Courses

High School Oral Comm Courses
Recommended Unit Areas
Argumentation
Communication Process
Group Discussion
Interpersonal Comm
Interviewing
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Mass Communication
Oral Interpretation
Parliamentary Procedure
Public Speaking
Voice and Diction
ASCA Oral Comm Position Statement
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Arkansas Guidelines

Department of Education Curriculums
Theatre
Communication - One Semester
Communication - Full Year

Oral Communication Units and Activities

Interviewing

Students will be able to

develop a systematic approach to interviewing.
identify important factors to consider when being interviewed.
recognize the kinds of questions to be asked or answered in a variety of interview situations.

Strand

1. The role of interviewer
Steps of preparation
Anticipation of questions to be asked by interviewer
Questions to ask interviewer
Appearance and other nonverbal elements that influence outcomes
Proper question answering techniques
Closure facilitators
2. The role of the interviewer
Steps of preparation
Determination of interview objectives
Plan questions
Visual evaluation of interviewer
Note taking techniques
3. Final evaluation of experience

Activities

  1. Find advertisements for job openings.
  2. Write letters of inquiry to prospective employer.
  3. Prepare resume.
  4. Exchange and study resumes of partner.
  5. Prepare resume-based questions.
  6. Perform interview for class.

Framework

3.1.24 Express and logically defend one's ideas.
3.1.26 Participate in interviews, discussions and/or debates.
3.1.27 Learn through oral activities such as reader's theatre and role-playing.
3.2.10 Learn the levels of usage and their areas of applications.
3.2.11 Learn organizational patterns appropriate to diverse situations such as interviews, debates, conversations, etc.