Having to watch myself give a presentation was frightening, but I believe that I handled it the …show more content…
I feel as though the purpose of going to therapy, especially Occupational Therapy, is to work within the zone of proximal development. Clients are learning to do new activities with the help of a more experienced person who knows what they are doing. I do not recall if I gave an example in my video, but I believe that this would have been a good strategy for helping the audience understand why and how the theory of proximal development is related to my …show more content…
I included as short introduction and a body that contained all of the criteria on the rubric. From what I recall I did not clearly state the conclusion, but without having the ending I am unable to clearly reflect on that portion of the video. I combined the description, population, history, and purpose well, because it flowed nicely. I clearly stated what each of these aspects of the presentation was. I did notice that used the filler words “umm” and “uhh” quite often throughout the presentation. I was sick that day and I am not sure if the audience was able to tell, but my voice was a slightly hoarse. I could tell in the video link that I kept sniffling and that could have caused a distraction for the audience. My energy level was low and it slightly showed through during the presentation.
My visual aid could have been more creative and possibly in color to make it more interesting for the audience to see, but over all I believe I had a good visual aid. It allowed for the audience to see an event that The Therapy Spot was a part of in the community. I also believe that I did an okay job about explaining my picture, but more details about the event and what they did at the event would have allowed the audience to connect more with me and better understand how involved The Therapy Spot is trying to become in the community. My professional dress was well put together, it