It will also allow time for any pre-recorded messages to be scrutinised before broadcast. A guest speaker, if well chosen, can be inspirational and enriching to a wide range of listeners. A guest speaker can allow the audience to share in their unique life experiences. If individual audience members sincerely empathise with the speaker it may have a deep and profound influence on that individual s life. If the audience, as a whole, responds well to the message it may have a positive influence on the social culture of the school.
Group dynamics is a powerful instrument in social change.
When sceptics and cynics perceive that the overwhelming majority responds positively to a concept, it becomes a strong influence on those people to also begin thinking positively. Students questions could be submitted to the guest speaker in advance of the talk, or available for selection at the conclusion. Follow-up information, if appropriate, should be immediately available to students 3. An attractive library display encourages students to browse, observe and learn. A display focusing attention on Equal Opportunities for disabled people may lead students to access to Internet Web sites using readily accessible library computers.