Duties of the Evaluator for a Speech

Duties of the Evaluator for a Speech
As the speaker's evaluator, he/she has the responsibility of helping the speaker grow and improve. At the same time, he/she will grow in his/her listening skills. The duties include:
When speaker's topic and manual selection is available, study appropriate manual section carefully to ascertain speaker's objective.
Ask speaker if he is trying to achieve any objectives other than those listed for the project.
In addition to manual objectives, observe speaker's mannerisms: stance, gestures, eye contact, etc.
Express strong points along with weak points in evaluation. Don't overdo criticism.
Limit evaluation to about 2 minutes; a speaker can absorb only so much evaluating.
The Evaluator Asks
What was the intent of the speaker?
What actually was accomplished by the speaker?
What contributed to this result? (Material, Construction, Delivery)
What hindered accomplishment of purpose by speaker?
Which areas to direct improvement for next speech?
The Evaluator Listens For
Opening
Conclusions
Material
Delivery
Results
Retention of speech
To be an effective evaluator, you must provide "constructive" suggestions for improvement -- not critical comments
The Simplest Formula Is A L W A Y S:
My reaction was. . . .
It appeared to me that. . . .
I liked best. . . .
I felt that. . . .
For suggestions, say things like:
I Suggest. . . .
It may have been more effective if. . . .
A technique I have found useful is. . . .
The Art Of Effective Evaluation
Roles Of The Evaluator:
Motivator
Facilitator
Counselor
Some "Key" Behaviors Of Effective Evaluators:
Show That You "Care"
"Adapt" Your Evaluation To The Speaker
Learn The Speaker's "Objectives"
"Listen" Actively To The Speaker
"Personalize" Your Language
Give Positive "Reinforce"-Ment
"Motivate" Or Encourage The Speaker
Evaluate Speaker's "Behavior" Not The Person