Reflection No.3: Class Presentation

As a university student, I have encountered numerous challenges that have tested my academic and personal abilities. Among these challenges is the daunting task of presenting in front of my lecturers and classmates. Recently, I missed a class and was given the task of presenting on the charity model of disability. This was my first presentation for the semester, and I was quite nervous.

To prepare for my presentation, I spent three days creating a PowerPoint presentation. I focused on practicing positive visualization, which I found to be the most helpful tip for improving my presentation skills. However, one of the most challenging parts of preparing for my presentation was finding relevant photos and graphics to use.

In the past, I have struggled with controlling my nervousness before, during, and after presentations. However, this time I found myself feeling comfortable and confident in front of my classmates. I attribute this to my subconscious telling me that nobody was paying attention to me. This helped me to feel calmer and more relaxed during my presentation, which went flawlessly.

The positive feedback that I received from both my tutor and classmates was a great boost to my confidence. It encouraged me to continue working on improving my presentation skills in the future. One thing that I realized during my presentation was lacking entertainment value while presenting. In the future, I aim to make my presentations more entertaining, although this will be a challenge for me as I am not a naturally funny person.

Overall, this was a great learning opportunity for me. I learned beyond the charity model of disability; I gained insight into what I need to work on to improve my presentation skills. I am committed to putting in the effort to achieve my goals and hope that these gained presentation skills will help meet the expectation of future presentations that I have set for myself.