Some believe children should be taught to give speeches and presentations in school. Why is this? Should this be taught in schools?

Sample 1:

It is generally believed that young adults must learn how to make presentations and deliver speeches in schools. This essay will explore what is the main reason for this view and then I will analyze why children should not be taught these skills in educational establishments.

To begin with, the principal reason why some gather that these skills ought to be incorporated in the school curriculum is that they can be extremely useful for pupils in their future lives because high-paying jobs usually imply such competence. Children will later be expected to present individually both in groups throughout their academic careers and in most work contexts. Besides, when preparing a competent presentation, adolescents not only develop confidence speaking in front of others but also combine this with repeated practice, research, and, often, team-working skills, which will come in handy at work. Thus, for many students learning public speaking and making presentations at school is much more preferable in terms of getting a well-paid job.

In my opinion, as schools cannot ensure deep knowledge in giving speeches and presentations and lack sufficient budget, such places definitely should not teach such techniques; hence, preference should be given to special courses. These, as a rule, are intended to teach how to make an eloquent speech with proper gesticulation or a powerful presentation. Moreover, they teach how to keep the attention of the audience for whom the presentation or speech is being given. For example, there is a public speaker called Oleksandr Zayoma in Ukraine who created public speaking courses for the lay public and a number of successful people such as the president and the prime minister of Ukraine have already attended them to learn how to make an excellent speech. Finally, schools are not able to furnish pupils with comprehensive expertise in this sphere as they possess limited budget to employ committed professionals in public speeches.

In conclusion, it is suggested that learning public speaking and presentations in schools can be useful for children as it can lead them to success in their future jobs. Unfortunately, I disagree with this suggestion since schools can give only basic knowledge of this, and for this reason an advanced course that will be able to give deeper knowledge of the above-mentioned areas is the right choice.

Sample 2:

According to one viewpoint, teaching children how to present is the responsibility of the entire school. Including these skills in the curriculum, in my opinion, not only boosts children’s confidence but also helps them develop social skills. For starters, the presentation would help a child’s self-esteem.

The primary goal of incorporating presentations into schools is to improve future skills. Throughout their academic careers and in most work settings, children will be expected to present individually and in groups.

To give a competent presentation, children must first gain confidence speaking in front of others, followed by repeated practise, careful preparation, research, and, in many cases, teamwork skills. Each of these characteristics will come in handy later, and the earlier students start, the more likely they are to excel in areas where many adults still struggle.

You must present yourself in every workplace. You’ll be pushed into a corner if you don’t speak up. You will always come across situations where you either explain it in a minute or don’t get what you want, regardless of whether you work in editorials, marketing, PR, or own a startup.

You will be given opportunities to speak from time to time, whether for presentations or pitches and if you don’t use them effectively, you risk losing what you already have.

Every child’s future is in the hands of the institution to which he or she belongs. They learn to form habits that can make or break their lives through their culture, environment, and examples.

Finally, educators frequently teach public speaking to help students prepare for the future, and this multidisciplinary approach is beneficial. Presentations and speeches are also useful for combining and reviewing previous material.

Sample 3:

Many believe that giving presentations and speeches ought to be a key part of school curricula for children. In my opinion, this is an attempt to develop a number of skills holistically and should be encouraged.

The main reason schools incorporate presentations is to improve skills needed for the future. Children will later be expected to present individually and in groups throughout their academic career and in most work contexts. In order to give a competent presentation, children must first of all develop confidence speaking in front of others and then combine this with careful preparation, repeated practice, research, and, often, team-working skills. Each of these qualities will be useful later and the earlier students begin, the more likely they are to excel in areas that many adults still find challenging.

I would recommend this practice continues since integration of skills contributes to greater progress. Skills developed on their own are often not as memorable. If a young child, for example, must do a book report with a group of other children this requires them to read the book, divide up sections of the presentation, communicate with team members, and deliver an engaging speech at the end. The combination of all skills makes the learning more memorable and likely to develop fixed characteristics. An illustrative analogy would be how an athlete practices for a sport. They can master individual skills on their own, but the greatest progress comes when they blend them under the intense pressure of a game.

In conclusion, educators often teach public speaking in order to prepare students for the future and this multidisciplinary approach is a positive. Presentations and speeches are also a good way to combine and review past lessons.