1. Educators have found that oral reports, debates, and group presentations are powerful ways to master subject
matter.
a. True
b. False
2. A speech that requires students to role play as an audience of computer engineers while a student presents a
simulated design review, best illustrates speaking for the purpose of developing general speaking skills.
a. True
b. False
3. Students can learn from their peers in which of the following situations?
a. Assignments designed to develop speaking skill
b. Assignments designed to provide practice in specific professional contexts
c. Assignments designed to facilitate learning subject matter
d. All of the above
e. None of the above
4. Give at least two specific examples of how oral assignments provide practice for professional contexts. Why is this
practice important to master in school rather than on the job?
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