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I
have the privilege of being one of the judges in a speech contest for 2nd
year students this afternoon. The
contest was part of the final examination of these students taking up Speech
subject.
That
was not the first time I acted as a judge on this kind of competition. Thus, I
tried to help contestants especially those who were so nervous or those who obviously showed little self-confidence.
As
my way of helping them, I kept nodding my head when they got eye contact with
me. Why do I do that?
1. Personal experience. It is part of
my personality when I am in front of people to be affected by their reaction.
If I’m speaking as a teacher or speaker and I see people nodding their head, I
am so encouraged and my speech would normally go well. I gain inspiration and
strength based on the reaction of the audience.
I am more effective if I notice the people to be interested on what I am
saying.
2. Self-confidence. I nod my head
to let those struggling contestants gain self-confidence. Seeing me doing such will boast their
confidence.
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3. Agreement. Obviously,
nodding is a sign of affirmation to what one is saying. Contestants will gain more confidence if they
see me agreeing to what they are speaking about.
4. Performance level. I nod my head
because I want the contestants to give their best. If they develop self-confidence and see that
I am agreeing to what they are saying, they will be more encouraged to deliver
their best. In theatre arts, we call it
performance level.
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As
a teacher, it is my mission to draw out the best in each student. Students have their potentials. Many times they are hidden. The role of teachers is to provide avenues
where students can tap these potentials and use them to become successful.
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