Abstract:
The purpose of this paper is to analyse oral presentation at the Universities of Technology (UoTs) in
South Africa. The paper does so by analysing the impact of oral presentation through the role of facilitation and
teaching of oral presentation; and the assessment of oral presentation. On one hand, the study is significant
given that education is a vital pillar of sustainable development; hence, the study identifies the problem that
oral presentation is not underscored in the auditing curriculum to empower the students with communication
skills and confidence in public speaking of subject content. On the other hand, there still no evidence of how
oral presentations are facilitated and assessed from the subject outline in communication skills. Adopting a
content analysis as a research methodology and review of related literature, is apparent that the study focuses
on the description of concepts that explains the oral presentations and rubrics. Findings from the analysis of
literature shows lack of practical demonstration of oral presentation and lack of transparency in the assessment
of oral presentation. In conclusion, the study recommends the implications of oral presentations as imperative
for lifelong learning, time management, public speaking, self-confidence and critical thinking
Description:
Journal articles published in the 6th International Conference on Public Administration and Development Alternatives (IPADA), 06-08 October 2021, Virtual Conference.