3. Building
a Rich Body [1]
Checking for Understanding
It is important to check for understanding - to be sure
that your message is understood. It can take the form of
very simple strategies including:
- Asking participants questions and tying their responses
back into the presentation.
- Asking them to give examples of how they would apply an
idea.
- Studying their nonverbal language (looks of uncertainty,
agreement).
- Having participants turn to their neighbor and summarize
what you just said.
It's not what is taught but what's caught.
Morrisey, Sechrest &
Warman
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Reference: Morrisey, G.L., Sechrest, T.L., &
Warman, W.B. (1997). Loud and clear: How to prepare and deliver
effective business and technical presentations . Reading, MA:
Addison Wesley Longman, Inc.
[1] Adapted with permission from Soil
and Water Conservation District Outreach: A Handbook for Program
Development, Implementation and Evaluation . Ohio Department
of Natural Resources, Division of Soil and Water Conservation, 2003.
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