The Effectiveness of Teacher’s Presentation Skills in Communication Through Television Classes in Bangladesh

The Covid-19 pandemic caused significant disruptions, especially in education, affecting 90% of the world’s students. In Bangladesh, where many children lack internet access, the government introduced nationwide Television Classes to ensure continued education. While TV is more accessible, the one-way communication strategy poses significant challenges to student engagement, underscoring the urgency of the issue. Effective presentation skills of teachers became crucial to making these classes interactive and comprehensible. In Bangladesh, achieving educational equality through inclusive education requires unique and engaging TV lessons. However, remote learning has drawbacks, such as hindering regular practice and long-term adverse effects when students return to school. To mitigate this, teachers must innovate and update their roles to maintain students’ connection to learning. Television Classes aimed to bridge the gap between teachers and students during the pandemic, proving a valuable tool for reaching marginalized learners. The effectiveness of these classes depends heavily on teachers’ presentation skills. This study examined how well teachers communicated with students through TV Classes, using a mixed-method approach of qualitative and quantitative analyses. The research explored the imperfections in teachers’ communication skills and highlighted the importance of effective presentation. The literature review and theoretical discussions provided insights from academic staff, administrators, and managers on the necessity of practical presentation skills, emphasizing the crucial role of the audience. The study concluded that enhancing these skills is vital for teacher-student interaction in distance learning. By improving presentation skills, education practitioners can better fulfill their teaching roles, manage their responsibilities, and exhibit strong leadership, ensuring quality education through Television Classes during and beyond the pandemic.