FAKULTI PENDIDIKAN DAN BAHASA

OUMH1303ENGLISH FOR ORAL COMMUNICATION

JANUARY 2015

NAME : RAYMOND FLORENTIUS

MATRIKULATION NO. : 780911125171001

IDENTITY CARD NO. : 780911125171

E-MAIL : rf78@oum.edu.my

TUTOR’S NAME :

LEARNING CENTER : OUM KENINGAU

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

CONTENTS PAGE

1.0 SPEECH OUTLINE

1.1 Topic

1.2 Type Of Speech

1.3 General Purpose

1.4 Specific Purpose

1.5 Preview Of Main Points

1.6 Introduction

1.7 Body

1.8 Conclusion

2.0 SLIDES (ORAL PRESENTATION)

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1.0 SPEECH OUTLINE

1.1 Topic

Poor academic performance by the pupils in Mathematics, Science and English

Language.

1.2 Type Of Speech

Informative speech

1.3 General Purpose

To inform

1.4 Specific Purpose

The purpose of the speech is to inform and explanation about the description of

problems identified and methods to overcome the poor academic performance involving three

major subjects which are Mathematics, Science and English Language by the pupils.

1.5 Preview Of Main Points

1.5.1 First, I will discuss on the problems that need to be addressed and

explanation about the descriptions of problems identified for the subjects,

Mathematics, Science and English Language.

1.5.2 Second, I will discuss about what actions that members of the association can

take part in to overcome the problems.

1.5.3 Finally, I will provide some solutions on raising funds (money) to help the

PTA carries out its projects on overcoming the poor academic performance by the

pupils involving three major subjects which are Mathematics, Science and English

Language.

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1.6 Introduction

1.6.1 Attention Getter

According to Robert Maynard Hutchins, “The object of education is to prepare

the young to educate themselves throughout their lives.” Such simple sentence may

give different perceptions to one that listen to it. However, in dealing with education

for our children, I believe that each of us here wants the same things to give to our

children. I believe that education should be taught to inspire and encourage these

students to be more than what they have learned in school. Therefore, education is not

only the responsibility of the teachers and school but also require participation of the

parents.

1.6.2 Reason To Listen / Need

My fellow parents and teachers of the association, thus it is important to be

involved and to acknowledge the power of education for our future generation. With

the advancement of technologies and information, it is important for us to provide the

best education for our children at every level that they are in. This speech is also

intended to give some suggestions in order to solve the problems. Such matters that

have been identified previously, includes: parent’s concern about the poor

performance of their children, especially in Mathematics, Science and English

Language. Parent’s urges for teachers and students in improving the teaching and

learning style for that particular subjects. Also to finds solutions in order to overcome

the insufficient funds to carry out school projects.

1.6.3 Thesis Statement / Overview

This speech is intended to give some suggestions in order to solve the

problems. Such matters that have been identified previously, includes: parent’s

concern about the poor performance of their children, especially in Mathematics,

Science and English Language. Parent’s urges for teachers and students in improving

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the teaching and learning style for that particular subjects. Also to finds solutions in

order to overcome the insufficient funds to carry out school projects.

1.7 Body

1.7.1 First Main Point

Recently, there have been major concerns from parents relating to their children poor

performance in academic in the school. Many students seem to have difficulties with

particular subjects which are Mathematics, Science and English Language. As the president

of Parents – Teachers Association, such matter also worries me as I am a parent. As we

know, there have been a major changes happened to our education syllabus that requires

changes to particular subject. Perhaps, those changes did affect our children’s performance in

their studies. But to blame on such changes solely would not be fair.

As we know, in this meeting the problem that the Parent-Teacher Association ( PTA )

need to be addressed are:

Parent’s concern about their children poor academic performance in

Mathematics, Science and English Language Subjects.

Methods to improve teaching and learning in these particular subjects and;

To find solution to overcome insufficient funds to carry out its project for the

school.

The rising numbers of complaint from parents should be taken seriously by teachers

and this school as it is the responsibility of both parties to find solution for it. The inability of

parents to provide the basic needs of students, attend Parent Teacher Association (PTA)

meetings and limited interaction with children’s teachers among others are the findings from

a study conducted by Etsey (2005) as some of the causes of low academic performance.

Inability to provide basic school needs like textbooks, supplementary readers, food to eat

when coming to school, motivation, and school uniforms among others, may have rippling

effects on the child’s performance. As our education policies and methods nowadays are keep

improving, parents and teachers should be aware of such situations. Such poor performance

in academic may be affected by the ways that the teachers use to teach the students.

However, it is not the problems with the teaching style if the student itself could not

cope with the subject. To overcome this matter, parents could send their children to attend

extra classes for the particular subject. Also, parents’ involvement in child’s education is

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consistently found to be positively associated with a child’s academic performance. It has

been defined and measured in multiple ways including activities that parents engage in at

home for an example parents should make sure that they spend some times with their children

in solving homework.

Parent may also encourage their children to read books related to the subject and

revise may also help. The distinction between the activities parent part take in and the attitude

parents have towards education was highlighted by several recent studies. Internal motivation

to students is parental involvement indirectly to the educational progress of children in

school.

1.7.2 Second Main Point

Education does not only involve black boards and chalks anymore; it is a wide new

experience for the new generation. At the young age, our children are exposing to difficult

subjects such as science and technology, languages and problem solving. Also, other subjects

who are familiar like geography, history and many seem simple to the adults but topics

discussed nowadays are getting complicated. This is where our roles as parents and teachers

should be played. As a parent, we should monitor our children’s interest and focus in study.

With a little help and encouragement from parents, I believe that these students could achieve

better result each time. The parent-teacher association should ensure that parents are well-

informed about any particular weakness that children have in studies through academic

report, via telephone, SMS and any other medium.

Teaching maybe the only role for teachers in school but with a little attention to every

student could help them to pay attention to the learning process in the class room. In order to

solve the problem the parent-teacher association should encourage their teachers especially in

Mathematics, Science and English Language to try new techniques and learning to attract

students. Such new techniques may include electronic medium or a new type of media such

internet, computers, videos, audios, field trip and many more. The use of computers in

teaching and learning activities at present able to help students master the subjects they are

weak. To overcome the gap in technology education and the mastery of Information

Technology, School Improvement should be made taking into account the provision of basic

amenities such as provision of software, internet facilities, databases and various necessary

infrastructure.

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Teacher also should be proactive in attracting students to listen to them by giving

rewards the students that perform or otherwise. Effective supervision of instruction can

improve the quality of teaching and learning in the classroom. Supervision is the process of

bringing about improvement in an institution by working with people who work with

students. It is a process of stimulating growth, and a means of helping teachers and students

to help them. Etsey (2005) reports that, effective supervision is necessary for efficient work.

It provides a climate in which people have a sense of working for themselves.

1.7.3 Third Main Point

In order to provide such medium, schools should have a suitable fund to support such

projects. Lack of funding may interrupt the process of learning for our students. To attract

such funding for the students, parents, teachers and school should cooperate for the sake of

education. This can be done through organizing charity funds or sales, mini carnivals or agree

to pay certain amount of fees to the association.

Parent-Teacher Association can also organize seminars and motivational camps for

students in school. Programs like this are important in order to create awareness and motivate

students to continue to learn and succeed. Academic performance also depends on the level

of their motivation to strive to learn. But the problem is the lack of activities that can

motivate student learning, such as Motivation Program and outdoor activities such as study

tours. To implement the program must have the financial resources and energy sources.

The parent-teacher associations can also plan and organize an activity that are

conducted in an open bazaar for all people around the school where parents and teachers will

take part in bazaars and sells a variety of goods such as handicraft, used clothing, flowers,

agricultural, livestock, foods and drinks. Part of the proceeds of the sale will be donated to

the school. In addition, the parent-teacher association can also organize sports games like

badminton, soccer, volleyball or even traditional carnivals in an effort to raise funds to

address the problems faced.

As an organization, the parent and teacher also can establish an education fund for

student in school. The fund raised can be used as welfare and can give a benefit to the school

to helps student. With contributions in the form of equipment such as amplifiers, computers,

projectors, and other required by the school can solve the problems that require student

learning, especially for those who are less fortunate.

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1.8 Conclusion

1.8.1 Review Of Main Points

Teachers and school should not be the only party that is responsible for the poor

performance in academic of the students. Parents and students it selves, should also

participate and help to identify the reasons toward the problem. When parents get involved in

the classroom, more hands-on activities (which simply could not be managed without

additional help) become possible. Children do need to learn to in a group setting, and with

parents and teachers working together, the child can find success with their education. A

contribution can be implemented by parents in cooperation with school teachers would be to

implement extra classes to help students, especially students who are less intelligent in order

to strengthen the skills and knowledge learned in the classroom in order to enhance their

performance and achievement in learning to control subjects that they are weak

Advancement in technology and information should be used wisely by all parties to

improve the academic performance and also improve the learning and teaching methods at

school. As a teacher work to involve parents, their relationship with children also tend to

improve. With more time for each child, increased understanding, and a more exciting

curriculum, children respond more positively to teachers.

Parent-teacher association should also act as the main entity allows groups of parents

and teachers to share and exchange views and information on current education and methods

to enhance the academic and co-curricular student achievement. The School Management in

collaboration with the parent-teacher association;

Should govern the design and activities to sensitize parents and the community

that the responsibilities for educating their children are not supposed to put

100 % of the teachers in the school.

PTA should be organized towards helping parents and communities to acquire

knowledge and skills as well as build a positive attitude and appropriate.

Activities shall be related to the development of an integrated and holistic their

children physically, emotionally spiritually and intellectually.

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In addition it should be fostered awareness among parents that the

responsibility to provide education that is true (intrinsic) begins at home and in

school developed by teachers either in the classroom or outside the classroom

through extra-curricular activities. Then the students' own practice and

appreciate all the knowledge acquired it in daily life.

1.8.2 Closure

Education of any forms is life-long learning experiences that happen to everyone.

Parents are always the closest companion that set attitude of their children. Along the way,

school and teachers also plays a role mould these children into a better shape for the nation.

Parent’s concerns and teacher’s attentions may help students to feel more useful and inspired

to be more than an ordinary person. When parents and teachers work together, children’s

poor performance especially in those three subjects will improved.

Children who see a variety of concerned adults working to help them improve their

school performance respond positively, leading to increased achievement. This involvement

makes it clear to children that schooling is important; as a result, their motivation to succeed

is strengthened. Just as with parents and teachers combine efforts on their behalf. Parent-

teacher association should also act as the main entity allows groups of parents and teachers to

share and exchange views and information on current education and methods to enhance the

academic and co-curricular student achievement.

A commitment, cooperation and contributions of various stakeholders such as

community, parents, students and teachers themselves are very important in maintaining

excellence as a new generation of students as individuals who are able to contribute and

develop the community.

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