This course aims to develop students' presentation skills with specific focus on educational settings. More specifically, by the end of this course students will be able to:
ü deliver a presentation with acceptable posture, eye contact, and voice inflection
ü structure a presentation with an introduction, body, and conclusion with appropriate transitions
ü make and use a variety of visuals including graphs, diagrams, flow charts, and bullet charts
ü demonstrate a range of effective presentation skills
ü deliver a presentation in line with their graduation project
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Prerequisite(s)
None
Corequisite(s)
None
Special Requisite(s)
None
Instructor(s)
Lecturer Özay ŞEKER
Course Assistant(s)
Schedule
Tuesday- 09:-11:00 /11:00-13:00
Office Hour(s)
Thursday : 14:00 - 15:00 Office: 4A-01 ATAKÖY
Teaching Methods and Techniques
Socratic and student centered, communicative
Principle Sources
Texts from different sources:Dynamic Presentations, Mark Powel, Cambridge University Press, Academic Speaking Skills, Blackswan Language Series, Presenting: Deliver Presentations with Confidence, Collins EAP
Other Sources
Compiled Texts
Course Schedules
Week
Contents
Learning Methods
1. Week
Introduction
student-centered, eclectic method
2. Week
Parts of a presentation: Effective Introduction Techniques
student-centered, eclectic method
3. Week
Parts of a presentation: Effective Body development
student-centered, eclectic method
4. Week
Parts of a presentation: Effective Closing Techniques
student-centered, eclectic method
5. Week
The use of Visual Aids in a professional presentation
student-centered, eclectic method
6. Week
Transition expression for Smooth Structure
student-centered, eclectic method
7. Week
The use of facts and figures in a professional presentation
student-centered, eclectic method
8. Week
MIDTERM EXAM
9. Week
How to handle “Question and Answer session” in a presentation and evaluation criteria
student-centered, eclectic method
10. Week
Introducing Graduation Project Template
student-centered, eclectic method
11. Week
Pair presentations in line with graduation project
student-centered, eclectic method
12. Week
Pair presentations in line with graduation project
student-centered, eclectic method
13. Week
Pair presentations in line with graduation project
student-centered, eclectic method
14. Week
Pair presentations in line with graduation project
student-centered, eclectic method
15. Week
Final
16. Week
17. Week
Assessments
Evaluation tools
Quantity
Weight(%)
Midterm(s)
1
30
Homework / Term Projects / Presentations
1
40
Final Exam
1
30
Program Outcomes
PO-1
Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering subjects pertaining to the relevant discipline; ability to use theoretical and applied information in these areas to model and solve engineering problems.
PO-2
Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modelling methods for this purpose.
PO-3
Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way so as to meet the desired result; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. (Realistic constraints and conditions may include factors such as economic and environmental issues, sustainability, manufacturability, ethics, health, safety issues, and social and political issues according to the nature of the design.)
PO-4
Ability to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for engineering practice; ability to employ information technologies effectively.
PO-5
Ability to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyse and interpret results for investigating engineering problems.
PO-6
Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; ability to work individually.
PO-7
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; knowledge of a minimum of one foreign language.
PO-8
Recognition of the need for lifelong learning; ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continue to educate him/herself.
PO-9
Awareness of professional and ethical responsibility.
PO-10
Information about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development.
PO-11
Knowledge about contemporary issues and the global and societal effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.
Learning Outcomes
LO-1
Students will be able to deliver a presentation in line with their graduation project.
LO-2
Students will be able to make an effective opening and closing speech in their presentations.
LO-3
Students will be able to deliver a presentation with acceptable posture, eye contact, and voice inflection
LO-4
Students will be able to structure a presentation with an introduction, body, and conclusion with appropriate transitions
LO-5
Students will be able to make and use a variety of visuals including graphs, diagrams, flow charts, and bullet charts.
