How can overcome fear of speaking in front of classroom....?

Question

...without speaking in front of a classroom?

Answer 1

First practise in front of your friends. Then build up until you can do the same with the whole class.

Or for good old times picture everyone in their underwear =)

Answer 2

Most fears are not really a fear of the thing that we think we fear, but rather they are a fear of the unknown.

We fear spiders because they are creepy looking and we don't know which ones will bite and hurt us and which ones won't.

We fear flying because we don't know what keeps those planes in the sky, and who does the maintenance, and if they did a good job, and how much experience does the pilot have, etc. We fear flying because we know that if the plane crashes we could get killed.

We fear getting killed because we don't know what happens next. Are we going to Heaven, or are we going to hell because there's that "one sin" on our record? Are we going nowhere, because that's the end?

We fear public speaking also because we are afraid of the unknown. Most of us can speak just fine to our family or friends or coworkers, because in that setting we are all pretty close to being equals. In front of the class or the business meeting however, all eyes are on us. We are no longer equals. We feel as if we are being held to a higher standard, and because we don't have experience at this we are afraid we might embarrass ourselves, or people will laugh at us or ridicule us. Am I standing right, is my fly zipped, does everyone see my knees knocking, do I have all my cue cards in proper sequence, what if I get a sudden urge to use the bathroom, what if I lose my place and repeat myself???

We can read about how other people have overcome their fears and be enlightened and encouraged by their experiences and advice. But the only way to truly overcome our fears is to confront them head on. Just do it. The more you do it the more your fears melt away as you realize they were irrational fears and you can do this without all those bad things happening.

After a while you start to feel really good about yourself, because you know that you are doing something that most people can't do.

I know. I've been there. It's an awesome feeling, so empowering, to be able to look back on that fear and to realize that you overcame it. Now I can do anything!

Answer 3

Start out with two or three friends after doing this a few times the fear is lessened greatly. Always remember fear aka nervousness is really just excitement by another name. Keep this saying running through your mind just before you speak. I also keep reminding myself that it is no big deal if I " mess-up". Even the anchors on national nightly news misspeak sometimes. Otherwise try some deep breathing exercises just before. Good luck and knock 'em dead!

Answer 4

You won't probably over come all your fear of it, but this will help ...practice what you have to say in front of the class room so many times that you can practically do it backwards and front wards...that way you will be so sure of yourself ,that at least half of your anxiety will be gone....good luck I'll pray for you....

Answer 5

beside training one thing is very, very important.
When you speak make sure you know the subject you shall speak about 100 %. Repeat it at least 2 times at home, maybe you have a person who can help you with critic, listen and make it even better and clearer.

Answer 6

Yep. Practice.

Answer 7

confidence is the key, practice in front of a mirror or even your parents, when you get it right, you will be more confident in front of the class room.

Answer 8

Remember that you are human just like everybody else. I always stared at the back wall, that helped me.

Answer 9

If all else fails you could resort to that old trick about picturing everyone naked, nakedness, the great equaliser.

Answer 10

To be honest with you, you have to used to it.You are still going to be scared and nervous, but you will learn to focus and your presentation. I still get nervous, while doing presentations.