What are the misconceptions of the public speaking?

Answer 1

Definition and Conclusions

Misconceptions are any misunderstandings or misinterpretations of information. In Learning and Instruction, author Richard Mayer largely focuses on misconceptions in the science classroom, stating, "The teacher must begin by helping students to recognize the anomalies between what their theories predict and what really happens" (Mayer 203). He concludes that, "learning occurs when once knowledge is radically restructured; that is, when once current conception is replaced with a new one" (234). In short, student understanding and achievement is best achieved when the student directly analyzes and confronts traditional ways of thinking and improves upon this thinking with new ideas.

Answer 2

Some common misconceptions about public speaking include the belief that you need to be a naturally gifted speaker to be successful, that using complex language makes you sound more intelligent, and that memorizing your entire speech is the best way to deliver it effectively. In reality, public speaking is a skill that can be learned and improved upon with practice, clarity and simplicity are key to audience understanding, and engaging with the audience is more important than memorization.

Answer 3

1. That it is hard (it's not).

2. That the more data you put in a speech the better (the opposite is true).

3. That you shouldn't rehearse because you will get stale (wrong!).