Communication and Expression Skill Training Is Gradually Taking Shape at SPC

Helping students improve their communication and expression skills in various real-life scenarios has long been a key focus of Shiu Pong College’s efforts to address students’ genuine needs. In the 2025–2026 academic year, in addition to the traditional Communication Skills Certificated Course, the College introduced new programs—Public Speaking Certificated Course and Contest—as its curriculum framework gradually takes shape.

On February 1, 2026, the annual “Communication Skills Certificated Course” was held once again. Mr. Victor Hu, a renowned critical thinking instructor, focused on analyzing and practicing communication strategies and techniques for two specific scenarios, which are how to communicate with bosses or supervisors to protect one’s own interests, and how to handle unreasonable requests from others. In the end, 26 participants completed the three-hour training and received certificates.

Building on the “Communication Skills Certificated Course,” the College launched its first Public Speaking Certificated Course and Competition this semester, further strengthening its communication and expression training framework. Participants were required to complete two sessions in March totaling three hours, guided by Dr. Phoenix Chan, resident fellow of SPC, covering “Fundamentals of Presentation Skills” and “Using Generative AI for Presentation Aids.” After completing the course, participants joined the Public Speaking Competition in April, presented to the College academic team, critical thinking instructor, and college students, to earn the completion certificate.

On April 10, 2026, the inaugural Public Speaking Competition was successfully held. The judging panel included Prof. TAM Sik Chung, Interim Master of the College, Mr. Victor Hu, a critical thinking instructor, and Dr. Phoenix Chan, the course instructor. Contestants delivered a six-minute prepared speech in a language of their choice on the theme “Optimizing or Establishing Student Organizations in the College.” A total of six students participated, and TU Hongyu won the championship, LI Yutong received the 1st runner up, and ZHANG Yiqing received the 2nd runner-up.

Following the above activities, some students expressed their appreciation to the college, noting that these activities had effectively enhanced their soft skills and were highly beneficial for their career development.

紹邦書院溝通表達課程漸成體系

幫助院生提升各個場景下的溝通表達能力，是紹邦書院長期以來回應同學真實需求的重點發展方向。在2025-2026學年，除了傳統的“溝通表達實戰課”，書院新開設了“演講課”及“演講比賽”，課程體系逐漸成形。

2026年2月1日，一年一度的“溝通表達實戰課”再次進行。知名思辨導師胡漸彪先生重點為大家分析並練習了兩個場景下的溝通策略和技巧：一是如何與導師/上司溝通，以維護自身利益；二是如何應對他人不合理的請求。最終有26位同學完成了3小時的培訓，並獲得了證書。

承接「溝通表達實戰課」，紹邦書院於本學期推出首屆「公開演講證書課程暨公開演講比賽」，進一步完善書院溝通表達培訓的課程體系。參加者需於3月完成兩節合共3小時、由書院導師陳曉希博士擔任指導老師的培訓課程，內容涵蓋「演講技巧基礎」及「生成式人工智能演講輔助工具簡介」。完成課程後，參加者將於4月參與面向書院教學團隊、思辨導師及院生的「公開演講比賽」，以獲取結課證書。

2026年4月10日，首屆「公開演講比賽」順利舉行。比賽邀請書院代院長譚錫忠教授、思辨導師胡漸彪先生及課程指導老師陳曉希博士擔任評審。參賽同學需以自選語言完成限時6分鐘的命題演講，主題為「優化或創建書院學生組織」。共有6名同學參賽，最終由涂鴻宇同學獲得冠軍，李雨桐同學獲得亞軍，張藝晴同學獲得季軍。

有同學在上述活動之後向書院表示感謝，認為這些活動切實提升了同學們的軟技能，對於生涯發展大有裨益。

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