Summer Thomas, Payton Johnson, Tyrell Fowler Payton Johnson November 27, 2023 Final Group Simulation: Written Speech (3x3 submission) Professor Bowers Prewriting Submission Analyze: The purpose of our speech is to communicate with the HT student body about the decline of student performance and offer solutions. We want the receiver to believe that our solutions will help their performance in the classroom. The channel we will use if face to face communication. The barriers that we may face is students may not retain all the information during our presentation due to their lack of listening in class. Anticipate The audience profile is displeased college students at Huston Tillotson University The receiver already knows how to preform positively academically proven by their ability to be accepted into a selected higher learning institution. The receiver's response will be negative. Adapt Techniques to Adapt our Message to the Audience 1. Knowing your audience 2. Highlight Relevance 3. Appeal to Emotions 4. Encourage Questions and Feedback How to Promote Feedback 1. Fill out a questionnaire for improvements, disagreements, benefits etc... 2. Promote dialogue between speaker and audience to allow their voice to be heard. Promoting Positive, Conversational, and Courteous Language 1. We can ensure this language by striving to keep the presentation positive although we know the audience will be displeased with the information given to them. Outline Research a.) What do we need to know to write this message? Strategies that can help improve the academic performance of students and their unstructured study habits and effective listening skills. b.) The resources were gathering information from Seek input from professors or alumni who have college degrees for insights and experiences. Participate in discussions with graduating students to understand their perspectives and obtain valuable input. Conducting outline research to discover tips and advice shared by knowledgeable professionals. Organize a) Introduction b) Body c) Closing Draft Good evening students, we hope this message finds you well and that you’re navigating through your academic journey with resilience and determination. As we strive to ensure an improved and supportive learning environment for everyone, we wanted to take a moment to reflect on our collective achievements and challenges. Your dedication and commitment to studies have always been acknowledged, we realize that university life can be challenging. You’re juggling coursework, personal responsibilities, and the desire to do things outside of school but we believe that openly acknowledging and discussing the important factors that may impact students' academic performance, could potentially work towards finding solutions that promotes growth and success. With that being said the reason we gathered you here today is to discuss the decline in academic performance amongst our student body. In a classroom, it can sometimes be difficult to stay fully engaged and focus, and understanding the various factors that can contribute to this challenge such as distractions, lack of interest, learning style mismatch, stress and anxiety, fatigue and lack of sleep, health or medical conditions, and organization and time management skills. Although we understand that we have professors that come from ethnic backgrounds that are much different from your typical professor, that is no reason to create poor listening skills that affect your academic performance. If you have a problem with comprehension of what your professor is saying, raise your hand and communicate that to them or after class have a chat and find out what needs to be done in order for you to be successful. There are many ways to efficiently listen and comprehend in class, a very helpful way is paying close attention to the speaker’s body language and non-verbal cues. You can get a lot of information about one another without even saying a word. Making a mental image of what the speaker is saying is also a great way to improve listening skills, it also helps with remembering key words and phrases. One of the most used forms is to provide feedback to the speaker, so you can get a deep understanding of what the speaker is saying so you as a student can fully understand. You can even take it a step farther and find out your default listening style; every student is different, the way you learn might be the opposite of the person sitting next to you. There are 4 different styles, an analytical listener, relational listener, critical listener, and task focused listener. If you do a little research, you can quickly find out which type of listener you are. With that being said, it is important to recognize the current challenges we face regarding student performance in the classroom. Together, we can create a positive shift in our academic journey and achieve success we are capable of. Remember, your academic journey is a marathon, not a sprint. By incorporating these tips into your routine, you're not just studying; you're investing in your future success. If you have any questions or need further guidance, don’t hesitate to reach out. Keep pushing forward, stay motivated, and know that your hard work will undoubtedly lead to market accomplishments. Best Regards Works Cited 5 Strategies to Improve Students’ Listening Skills. (n.d.). Edutopia. https://www.edutopia.org/article/5-strategies-improve-students-listening-skills/ Fran. (2022, March 9). 7 ways to improve your listening skills. FutureLearn. https://www.futurelearn.com/info/blog/general/7-ways-improve-your-listening-skills Guffey M. E. & Loewy D. (2019). Essentials of Business Communication (11th ed.). Cengage Harvard Business Publishing Education. (n.d.). Hbsp.harvard.edu. https://hbsp.harvard.edu/inspiring-minds/6-ways-to-improve-your-listening-skills-and-betterengage-your-students https://www.adityabirlaworldacademy.com/blog/7-teaching-strategies-to-increase-your-studentslistening-skills Indeed Editorial Team. (2021, March 28). How to Improve Your Listening Skills. Indeed Career Guide. https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/career-development/how-to-improve-listeningskills Statement of Contribution We as a group all contributed to this assignment by meeting in person and having detailed discussions and listening to each other's thoughts and ideas. Brainstormed together and equally put in effort to accomplish the task at hand. Tyrell: Revising for conciseness and proofreading Summer: Document Design and Enhancing Clarity Payton: Evaluating the effectiveness of the message
