The Persuasive Art of Presenting. Presentation as Theater: Using Sets and Props.

Garmston, Robert J.

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ERIC Number: EJ526760

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1996

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The Persuasive Art of Presenting. Presentation as Theater: Using Sets and Props.

Garmston, Robert J.

Journal of Staff Development, v17 n1 p56-58 Win 1996

Explores various tools that presenters utilize to set the stage for their presentations and enhance audience retention, focusing on similarities to successful theatrical presentations. The four tools include setting the stage prior to the program, using the set effectively, selecting and placing props carefully, and considering oneself the ultimate prop. (SM)

Descriptors: Aesthetics, Audience Response, Audiovisual Aids, Elementary Secondary Education, Faculty Development, Higher Education, Inservice Teacher Education, Public Speaking, Teacher Improvement, Teaching Methods, Teaching Styles, Theater Arts

Publication Type: Guides - Non-Classroom; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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Note: Theme issue title: "Focus on the Organization."