Public Speaking Skills Research Articles

Relevansi Kegiatan Khitobah terhadap Kemampuan Public Speaking Peserta Didik di MAN 2 Karanganyar

One of MAN 2 Karanganyar's efforts in helping students improve students' public speaking skills can be done at school through various forms of activities, one of which is speech or khitobah activities. This paper describes the relevance of khitobah activities to students' public speaking skills at MAN 2 Karanganyar. The purpose of this paper is to describe the khitobah activities at MAN 2 Karanganyar, the obstacles experienced and the supporting factors and their relevance to the public speaking skills of MAN 2 Karanganyar students. The data sources of this research are rohis members, students who have served and supervising teachers. The research methods used in this research are interviews and direct observation. The results of this study indicate that the positive impact felt by students who berkhitobah is their public speaking skills are increasing, namely their religious knowledge is increasing because students also indirectly while learning religion through khitobah dzuhur activities. Learners also learn to understand how the method and how to give a good speech or khitobah.

The Influence of Self Cofidence in Public Speaking

This journal article discusses the influence of self-confidence on public speaking skills in adolescents. This article finds interesting facts that social interaction with the environment and even includes support from peers, family, and teachers, plays an important role of one's self in shaping and increasing one's self-confidence. From the results of the interviews and questionnaires that we distributed, it can be concluded that for someone to improve their public speaking skills, efforts are also needed to strengthen and increase their confidence through positive social interaction and also support from the surrounding environment. From this article, it is hoped that it can contribute even to the development of educational strategies as well as effective interventions to improve public speaking skills in everyone. The research methods used include interviews and questionnaire distribution. The questionnaire was distributed to collect quantitative data on the level of confidence and its influence on public speaking skills. The results of our study show that self-confidence has a significant role in determining a person's success in public speaking. A person with a high level of confidence tends to be better able to overcome fear and anxiety, and is more effective in conveying their message to the audience. The hope of the discussion in this article is that we can all learn and even understand that there are causes and effects experienced by others that are certainly different from what we experience. So that we can also learn to see someone's reasoning from another point of view.

A Foresight Framework for the Labor Market with Special Reference to Managerial Roles—Toward Diversified Skill Portfolios

This study introduces a methodology for labor market foresight through alternative futures. It discusses three alternative scenarios for managerial roles, each exploring varying levels of technological advancement and economic growth, to provide insights into the evolving demands for managerial roles. By drafting a diversified skill portfolio, it is argued that employability skills for managers concern providing education in a combination of areas, such as new technologies, trend analysis, and strategic foresight based on the sector in which the firm operates, negotiation skills and human resources management, contemporary sales techniques, entrepreneurship, and personal growth, including time management, creativity, public speaking skills, and foresight skills. Utilizing responses obtained through an online survey administered in Greece during 2024 to managers and employing principal component analysis (PCA), we establish correlations between skill portfolio composition preferences, foresight analysis, and design of diversified skill portfolios. Diversified skill portfolios are a holistic approach to training, reskilling, and upskilling, including an optimum combination of foundational, complex, digital, green, and always case-fit per occupation or sector of economic activity. Consequently, the insights derived from this study offer a microeconomic perspective regarding the optimal combination of skills for managerial occupations and a macroeconomic perspective concerning the formulation of future training policies for human capital development.

Penguatan Keterampilan Komunikasi dan Kepercayaan Diri Melalui Public Speaking: Penerapan Metode Presentasi dan Bermain Peran di Kalangan Siswa SMP

Public speaking is an essential skill that should be mastered by all individuals, including middle school students, as it is valuable not only in academic settings but also in social and professional contexts. This community service initiative aims to enhance public speaking skills and boost the confidence of middle school students through a combination of presentation and role-playing methods. The training consisted of a series of sessions where students were given opportunities to prepare and deliver structured presentations, as well as practice speaking in simulated, real-life scenarios. The results of the program showed significant improvement in both the verbal and non-verbal communication skills of the students. Those who initially lacked confidence became more capable of organizing effective presentations, utilizing appropriate body language, and responding to their audience effectively. Additionally, the training helped students overcome anxiety associated with public speaking, increasing their courage to speak in front of others. While some students may still require a more personalized approach, the overall methods proved to be effective in developing public speaking skills. This training is expected to provide long-term benefits in students' soft skill development and could serve as a sustainable program within schools.

PENERAPAN ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE SERIAL VIDEO ANIMASI SUKACANTING DAN PELATIHAN KEMAMPUAN KOMUNIKASI

One of the national health problems that requires special attention and handling from various parties, namely from the central government, regional governments, and the family level, is stunting. Sukamulya Village is one of the villages in Rancaekek District, Bandung, West Java, located in the Citarum River watershed (DAS), which runs a stunting prevention program with three hamlets in it. Currently, one of the targets of stunting education is teenagers. The problem faced when targeting teenagers as targets for education and agents of change, especially in Sukamulya Village, is that the material on stunting has not been packaged with the approach style of teenagers who enjoy technology-based information. In addition, teenagers consider this unimportant because the education provided is too dull and delivered by people they feel are too old (the same age as their parents). So, a training activity was carried out to make an animated video series based on artificial intelligence (AI) called Sukacanting, a method of stunting education and public speaking training to improve public speaking skills in providing stunting prevention education. With the training and creation of AI-based animated videos, several Posyandu cadre youth have improved their skills in creating, managing, and developing health education videos and public speaking skills.

Public speaking woes of academic leaders: resources and alternative ways to improve speaking with audience

Public speaking skills are essential for academic leaders because of the nature of their roles and responsibilities within educational institutions. As leaders, they often serve as spokespersons for their departments or institutions, representing their vision, goals, and achievements to various stakeholders, including students, faculty, administrators, and external partners. The purpose of this study was to explore the experiences of academic leaders who experience public speaking woes. This study explored their professional resources and alternative strategies to cope with public speaking anxiety. Purposive sampling (n=20) was carried out to sample the Filipino academic leaders from the basic education and higher education institutions (HEIs). The findings highlighted the importance of targeted support and resources, such as professional development workshops and a supportive learning environment, in enhancing their public speaking skills and confidence. The adoption of coping mechanisms, including regular practice and exposure to different speaking opportunities, emerged as crucial strategies for academic leaders to manage their public speaking woes effectively. These findings underscored the need for ongoing training and support initiatives to empower academic leaders in their roles and cultivate an environment conducive to their professional growth and development.

Sosialisasi Pentingnya Pembelajaran Public Speaking: Program Pengabdian Masyarakat di SMPN 2 Nagawutung Kecamatan Nagawutung Kabupaten Lembata

This article discusses community service program in socialization on the importance of Public Speaking for students of SMPN 2 Nagawutung, in Nagawutung District, Lembata Regency. This activity was motivated by the importance of public speaking skills in digital and globalization era, as well as the limited access to training in rural areas. The aim of this program was to increase awareness, confidence, and public speaking skills of students. Methods used were observation, lectures, simulation, evaluation, and feedback. The activity was carried out on August 2, 2024, involving students from grades 7, 8, and 9. The material provided covered the importance of public speaking, basic techniques of public speaking, and strategies for overcoming anxiety. Results showed positive responses from the village government, school officials, and students. Students showed enthusiasm and interest in the presented material. In conclusion, this program successfully increased students' awareness of the importance of public speaking skills in their academic and social lives. Recommendations include further training and development of extracurricular activities focused on public speaking to support the ongoing development of students' interests and talents.

Artificial intelligence as a feedback provider in practicing public speaking

ABSTRACT Traditionally, feedback is regarded as crucial in the context of learning and teaching public speaking. In the current course, we analyzed the feedback provided to students by an artificial intelligence (AI) coach and students’ learning experiences in developing public-speaking skills via this tool. The MySpeaker Rhetorich speech coach application served as a platform for practicing public speaking within the course. Students found AI-powered feedback to be advantageous and less biased than feedback from their peers. However, although the AI coach offers benefits, it is not without challenges, and currently, solely relying on it as a teaching tool appears inadequate. Course Voluntary AI-powered public-speaking course. Objectives Participants are able to prepare and deliver a speech and gain basic knowledge and understanding about speech composition and delivery. Participants learn to assess their public-speaking skills by receiving feedback from AI and peers and apply their knowledge on public speaking by providing feedback to others.

Using TED Talks to Improve Motivation of Learning English Language Skills among Middle School Students with Learning Disabilities

This study aimed to use TED Talks, which are abundant with real-life examples of English language use, that might improve the public speaking skills of elementary-level Jordanian EFL students with learning disabilities. The study also aimed at identifying the attitudes of the students with learning disabilities toward using TED Talks to increase motivation to learn English. This research used a quasi-experimental approach. The present study included 68 female EFL tenth graders from the Irbid Schools for Girls, a public institution under the Irbid Directorate of Education. The researcher created an educational program based on the TED talks. The pre-post-test was used to measure the students’ progress and a questionnaire was used to measure their attitudes to this strategy. The program seems to have created good levels of interaction among the students and boosted their appetite to participate and engage with the visual and audio materials presented in the TED Talks videos. The students showed positive attitudes toward using the TED Talks program to raise their motivation to learn English language.

MENINGKATKAN KESADARAN LINGKUNGAN MELALUI PUBLIC SPEAKING BAGI SISWA SMAN 7 BEKASI

Increasing environmental awareness and maintaining environmental sustainability is one of the goals in sustainable development. This needs to be conveyed to students so that they understand the importance of preserving the environment and are able to convey effective and persuasive messages to others through public speaking. Students as a young generation who can create positive changes need to have public speaking skills to communicate this real action. The purpose of this activity is to increase environmental awareness and educate students about environmental issues and improve public speaking skills as an effort to convey environmental messages to others and the wider community. This activity was carried out at SMAN 7 Bekasi City with 40 students participating. PkM activities are carried out through three parts, namely preparation, implementation and evaluation. In the implementation stage, students were given material about the importance of increasing environmental awareness and how to convey environmental communication to others through public speaking so that students are able and brave to convey environmental messages well. The results of the activity show that students have more in-depth knowledge about environmental communication, how to maintain and preserve the environment and are able to compose interesting environmental messages through public speaking to convey environmental messages to the wider community. This is known from the results of the activity evaluation. Evaluation activities are carried out to ensure participants have deeper knowledge about environmental conservation and are able to compose interesting environmental messages through public speaking. Students conveyed the need for further activities on environmental communication and public speaking training so that students as a young generation have high environmental awareness and have good public speaking skills. This Community Service activity is able to increase environmental awareness and be able to provide public speaking skills to students, which will be used in conveying environmental messages.

Sosialisasi Materi Public Speaking untuk Pengurus OSIS di SMP Negeri 2 Sangatta Utara

Community Service (PkM) activities through socialization of public speaking materials for student council administrators at SMP Negeri 2 Sangatta Utara aims to improve the verbal communication skills and self-confidence of the participants. This training includes the provision of material on basic public speaking techniques, the use of body language, and emotional control, which is carried out through presentations, discussions, and question and answer sessions. The results of this activity showed an increase in understanding and public speaking skills among participants, which was reflected in their enthusiasm in following each stage of the activity. In addition, this socialization also provided an opportunity for participants to hone their leadership skills and communicate effectively in the school environment. Recommendations for future activities include organizing more interactive training with hands-on practice, in order to achieve more optimal results. Thus, this activity is expected to be an inspiration for similar PkM programs in the future, which aim to develop important skills for the younger generation.)

Meningkatkan Kapasitas Perangkat Desa dengan Memberikan Pelatihan Public Speaking di Margaluyu, Kota Serang

The ability to speak in public is an important competency required by village officials in carrying out leadership duties, communicating with the community, and delivering village development programs. This service program aims to increase the capacity of village officials in Margaluyu Village, Serang City, through public speaking skills training. This training is designed with a practical approach which includes communication theory, persuasion techniques, and simulations of speaking in front of an audience. Through this training, village officials are expected to be able to communicate more effectively, increase self-confidence, and strengthen community participation in various village activities. The evaluation results showed that after the training, participants experienced improvements in communication skills, message preparation, and how to interact with residents. It is hoped that this program can become a model for improving the quality of human resources in other villages.

Investigating The Impact of Communication Apprehension on Learning Public Speaking of English Major Students

Being able to stand in front of a crowd and speak in front of an audience is important for improving the academic achievement of individuals in the present as well as support for future career development. McCroskey and Richmond (1987) assert that the ability to speak in public is important for persuasion and effective communication because it allows people to confidently convey their ideas, engage an audience, and express themselves clearly. However, Horwitz et al. (1991) define linguistic CA as the feelings of discomfort or uncomfortable experienced by foreign language learners. Learning a foreign language can be stressful for many students, especially when they are in the classroom. This study aimed to investigate the impact of communication apprehension (CA) on the learning of public speaking skills among English major students at Nam Can Tho University. A quantitative data collection method was used to address three key research questions: (1) How does communication apprehension affect the learning of public speaking skills? (2) What are the common causes of communication apprehension among English major students? (3) What are the possible methods to reduce communication apprehension and improve public speaking skills? The study utilizes a questionnaire including 47 questions to identify common causes of communication apprehension (CA) to explore potential strategies to deal with CA in public speaking. The Reliability Analysis on 50 items of these clusters showed that the reliability coefficient of the questionnaire could be acceptable for all parts. The sample consisted of 135 university students enrolled in English Studies major in 4 different classes. They averaged around 18 to 22 years of age with 29,6 percent being males, and 70,4 percent being female. The result showed that the preparation skills significantly impact the result of public speaking. Besides, based on the questionnaire result, factors like inappropriate self-expectations, fear of evaluation, excessive focus on the topic, and fear of the audience's reactions have no effect or minor effect on their public speaking. The findings of this research help the students improve their public speaking skills and inform the development of effective interventions to enhance their communication competence.

Program Darling (Tadarus Keliling) Sebagai Strategi Peningkatan Kemampuan Public Speaking Santri

The study on improving the public speaking skills of T.P.Q. Muhammadiyah Menongo Sukodadi Lamongan students uses a qualitative research method with a descriptive approach. This research aims to describe the "Darling" program at T.P.Q. Muhammadiyah Menongo Sukodadi Lamongan explains the implementation of the Darling (Tadarus Keliling) program as a strategy to enhance the public speaking skills of the students and analyze the supporting and inhibiting factors of the Darling (Tadarus Keliling) program. The results of this study are as follows: 1) Darling (Tadarus Keliling) is a program designed to train responsibility and public speaking, strengthen silaturrahim (social bonds), and encourage the regular recitation of the Al-Qur’an. 2) Darling is conducted once every two weeks on Tuesdays at 14:00 W.I.B. at students’ homes, with activities aimed at improving their public speaking skills and increasing their confidence in appearing in front of others after participating in the program. 3) Supporting factors include the honing of public speaking skills and the establishment of silaturrahim. Inhibiting factors include challenges related to time, conditions, and unpredictable weather.

Public Speaking Skills in the Management of Psychosocial Maturity

Students as agents of change who will enter the industrial world are expected not only to master public speaking techniques but also to strengthen psychosocial aspects in managing emotions, building trust, and conveying information effectively. This study aims to reveal that public speaking skills play a role in the management of psychosocial maturity, the validity of data using triangulation techniques using qualitative research designs. The results of the study show that in terms of ethos, careful preparation can increase the credibility and clarity of the message conveyed by the speaker. In terms of pathos, the ability to manage emotions can reduce tension and maintain focus when speaking. Logos can increase trust by using evidence-backed arguments.

The New Shifting of Community of Practices in Learning Speaking

Speaking is a productive skill that cannot be learned quickly but through a process requiring time, energy, and effort. To accelerate the development of speaking skills, English learners, such as those in senior high school, frequently participate in learning communities, such as Community of Practice. Several studies related to community of practices have been conducted, which reported teacher learning community and learning with peers. However, there is a scarce discussion on the concept of a Community of Practice for learning English-speaking skills. Therefore, this research investigated whether the English Club supports students’ speaking skills. The research methodology used in this study is Narrative Inquiry. The subjects of the research were the students and the coach. The research was conducted at SMA Negeri 6 Banjarmasin. The Researcher employed instruments such as observation checklists and interview guidelines. The findings of the study showed that the English Club at SMA Negeri 6 Banjarmasin supports students in developing their speaking skills. The English Club is a community of students who actively practice using English for communication. The club supports informal learning, focusing on developing public speaking skills through storytelling, speech, and debate. The club's activities are designed to enhance students' fluency and pronunciation.

Peningkatan Kemampuan Berbicara di Depan Umum Melalui Pelatihan Public speaking pada SMA Pasundan 1 Kota Bandung

This research aims to improve the public speaking skills of Pasundan 1 High School students in Bandung City through public speaking training. The problems faced by students are a lack of understanding and awareness of the importance of public speaking skills, limited opportunities and platforms to apply these skills in the school environment, as well as a more theoretical teaching approach. The solution offered is to hold public speaking seminars and workshops with an interactive and practical approach, as well as encouraging the development of extracurricular programs that focus on improving public speaking skills. This training was carried out in three stages: preparation, implementation, and monitoring and evaluation. The results of the activities showed an increase in students' self-confidence, a reduction in anxiety about speaking in public, as well as an increase in communication skills and critical thinking abilities. This research makes a significant contribution to improving students' public speaking skills, which is vital for their future personal and professional development.

OPTIMIZING EDUCATION STUDENTS’ PUBLIC SPEAKING SKILLS AS AN EFFORT TO IMPROVE TEACHER COMPETENCE

This study aims to evaluate the improvement of future educators' public speaking skills through training focused on their final results. In the third meeting, there was a significant improvement of 71.32% in the students' public speaking skills after the post-test. This result showed a good improvement from the previous pre-test. Good public speaking skills are very important for future educators, as this will affect their competence in becoming professional teachers. The teacher's ability to explain the material briefly but comprehensively is needed so that students can understand well. This research makes an important contribution in preparing future educators to communicate effectively, avoid difficulties during the learning process, and improve their public speaking skills.

Virtual Reality as a Tool for Public Speaking Training: Assessing Efficacy and Engagement

This study investigates the efficacy and engagement of virtual reality (VR) as a tool for public speaking training. The primary objective is to qualitatively analyze the literature to understand how VR technology can enhance public speaking skills and increase user engagement compared to traditional training methods. The research employs a qualitative literature review methodology, synthesizing findings from academic articles, industry reports, case studies, and empirical studies to provide a comprehensive overview of the current state of knowledge in this field. The literature review methodology involves systematically collecting and analyzing scholarly sources that explore various aspects of VR in public speaking training. The study categorizes the literature into key themes, such as the effectiveness of VR in simulating real-life speaking scenarios, the psychological benefits of using VR for reducing anxiety, and the levels of user engagement and motivation in VR-based training programs. Thematic analysis is used to identify patterns and trends in how VR influences public speaking proficiency and participant engagement. The findings indicate that VR offers a highly immersive and interactive environment that can closely mimic real-life public speaking situations, providing users with valuable practice opportunities. Studies show that VR can significantly reduce public speaking anxiety by allowing users to repeatedly practice in a controlled, virtual setting. Additionally, VR-based training programs are found to be more engaging and motivating for users, leading to higher levels of participation and improved learning outcomes.

The Impact of Nonverbal Communication on Effective Public Speaking in English

Nonverbal communication (NVC) plays a crucial role in effective public speaking, particularly for English language learners (ELLs) who may face unique challenges in navigating both linguistic and cultural aspects of communication. This study is carried out through a literature review method, following the PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) guidelines, to examine the impact of NVC on public speaking among ELLs in higher education settings, and synthesize findings from diverse studies. The review reveals that effective use of NVC significantly enhances perceived credibility, audience engagement, and message clarity for ELLs. Specific nonverbal behaviors, such as maintaining eye contact, using open gestures, and adopting a confident posture, are associated with increased speaker effectiveness. Additionally, the literature highlights the importance of cultural sensitivity in NVC instruction, as nonverbal cues can carry different meanings across cultures. The findings underscore the need for explicit instruction in NVC strategies within English language curricula, emphasizing cultural responsiveness and creating inclusive learning environments that empower ELLs to become confident and effective communicators. This review contributes to the growing body of research on NVC in educational contexts and offers practical implications for English language educators seeking to enhance their students' public speaking skills.