As part of the "Advanced Program" of the Department of Faculty of International Studies of Culture Department of International Studies of Culture, our university held a "Presentation Boot Camp" course aimed at high school students to improve their English presentation skills.
On Tuesday, January 27th, the event welcomed Kaho Higashi High School. First, each student's presentation was filmed with a 360-degree camera to confirm how their presentation looked objectively. Afterwards, a faculty member from the Department of International Studies of Culture and students from the same department who participated as tutors gave instruction on how to structure a story using the "SPQR Structure" *, a logical presentation structure, how to direct the audience's attention, and how to choose effective words.
In addition, in the Kashii High School classes held on Thursday, February 19th and Friday, February 20th, students learned how to structure their presentations, use appropriate English expressions, and encourage questions from the audience, using model presentations provided by faculty members Language Education and Research Center as a reference. Afterwards, each team created a poster for their presentation on a variety of topics, such as "food waste," "the Milan-Cortina Olympics," and "global warming," and gave a presentation using gestures.
The students who participated as tutors provided personal support by explaining the content of the lectures given in English to the high school students in Japanese as needed and suggesting easier-to-understand English expressions. They also introduced the English study methods they use on a daily basis, striving to create an atmosphere in which the high school students could enjoy the lessons.
High school students who took the course commented, "I wasn't confident that I would be able to communicate properly in English, but I had a lot of fun," "It was my first time taking a class that was taught entirely in English, so it was a refreshing experience," and "I'd like to participate again if I have the opportunity."
*A framework for constructing logical and attractive content in a presentation.
[Department of International Studies of Culture / Language Education and Research Center]
