“OPTIMIZE YOUR COMMUNICATION” PROGRAM
The Philos Academy OPTIMIZEYour Communication program hinges on the belief that education is critical to unlocking a person’s full potential, and we believe that educational (and life) success is linked to effective writing and speaking skills. Therefore, it is important for students to be able to communicate their thoughts and feelings in a concise and clear manner. The goal of the OPTIMIZE Your Communication program is to transform the lives of students by equipping and empowering them to communicate with POWER, CLARITY, and PRECISION. Our OPTIMIZE Your Communication program consists of two programs: OPTIMIZE Your Writing and OPTIMIZE Your Speaking. The OPTIMIZE Your Communication program will help your child improve their writing and speaking skills, so they can engage and exchange information effectively in any situation.
OPTIMIZE Your Writing
The OPTIMIZE Your Writing program covers a broad spectrum of skill levels and is designed to help students become proficient and confident writers.
Who is this Program For?
This program is for students who would like to enhance their writing skills.
Our OPTIMIZE Your Writing program emphasizes:
- Critical and Creative Thinking Skills
- Writing Process Strategies
- Rhetorical Strategies
- Genre Knowledge
- Grammar and Usage Skills
Time commitment: 12 weeks
OPTIMIZE Your Speaking
The public speaking section of the OPTIMIZE Your Communication Program covers the fundamental principles of public speaking. Students will learn valuable skills that will help them become confident and dynamic speakers.
Who is this Program For?
This program is for students who would like to enhance their public speaking skills.
Our OPTIMIZE Your Speaking program emphasizes:
- Giving a speech
- Speak off-the-cuff
- Running a meeting
- Mastering use of expressions
- Mastering body language and gestures
- Learning from other speeches
- Writing a Speech
- Getting rid of nervous jitters
Time commitment: 12 weeks
NOTE: Our OPTIMIZE Your Communication Program culminates with an OPTIMIZED Talks™, which is our version of a TED Talk and OPTIMIZED Writings™.