The Effect of Pecha Kucha Presentations on Students’ English Public Speaking Anxiety

The objective of this study is to investigate the effect of the Pecha Kucha presentation format on English as foreign language learners’ public speaking anxiety. The participants were 49 students in the English Translation and Interpretation Department of a state university in Turkey. A pre- and post-test experimental research design was used in this study. Students were given a questionnaire as the pre-test prior to the preparation of their presentations and as the post-test immediately following the presentation in the classroom. According to the paired samples statistics, students’ English public speaking anxiety was reduced significantly as a result of their experience using the Pecha Kucha presentation format. It was concluded that this presentation format can be incorporated into the English as a Foreign Language classroom.

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Using virtual reality and peer feedback to reduce L2 speaking anxiety: an exploratory study

10.14705/rpnet.2021.54.1316 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 100-105

Author(s):

Isabelle Godefridi ◽

Ferran Suñer ◽

Cécile Leblanc ◽

Fanny Meunier

Keyword(s):

Virtual Reality ◽

Exploratory Study ◽

Public Speaking ◽

Peer Feedback ◽

Public Speaking Anxiety ◽

Test Design ◽

Speaking Anxiety ◽

L2 Speaking ◽

Post Test

The present study explored whether the use of Virtual Reality (VR) technology can help lower public speaking anxiety in the L2. To this end, we conducted an exploratory effect-of-instruction study using a one-group pre-test/post-test design with nine learners of English as an L2. The results from the post-test show that using VR in combination with peer feedback offers an interesting gateway to reducing public speaking anxiety.

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A Mixed Method Study on the Effectiveness of Using Virtual Reality to Improve Adolescent Public Speaking

Journal of Student Research ◽

10.47611/jsrhs.v10i4.2098 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 10 (4) ◽

Author(s):

Amber Frantz ◽

Kimberly Grosenbacher

Keyword(s):

Virtual Reality ◽

Mixed Method ◽

Public Speaking ◽

Public Speaking Anxiety ◽

Virtual Reality Technology ◽

Speaking Anxiety ◽

Confidence Levels ◽

Self Confidence ◽

Post Test ◽

Data Subject

This study analyzes the extent to which virtual reality technology is effective in improving self-confidence in children and adolescents ages 12-18 when public speaking. Using a mixed method of both quantitative and qualitative data, subject responses were collected through a pre- and post-test survey prior to and after completing a set of three virtual reality simulations. The data demonstrated that with an increasing number of audience members present in a virtual simulation, subject confidence levels decreased, suggesting that virtual reality can be used as an effective tool in reducing public speaking anxiety. While the current study supports this claim, additional research should be conducted based on the limitations of this study, specifically to enlarge the sample size beyond 20 subjects.

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Implication of public speaking anxiety on the employability of Omani graduates

Journal of Teaching and Learning for Graduate Employability ◽

10.21153/jtlge2019vol10no2art886 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 10 (2) ◽

pp. 122-135

Author(s):

Omer Ibrahim ◽

Sonal Devesh

Keyword(s):

Foreign Language ◽

Public Speaking ◽

Statistical Approach ◽

Research Strategy ◽

Public Speaking Anxiety ◽

Foreign Language Anxiety ◽

Speaking Anxiety ◽

Self Confidence ◽

Depth Interviews ◽

Structured Questionnaire

The paper examines the implication of public speaking anxiety on the employability of Omani graduates. The study adopted a sequential, mixed research strategy, starting with in-depth interviews of teachers and managers in industry, followed by a structured questionnaire involving 200 students selected randomly from two colleges in Muscat. The statistical approach included exploratory factor analysis (EFA), and parametric tests. The study found that public speaking anxiety is widespread among students in higher education institutions in Oman, with a prevalence rate amounting to 55%, much higher compared to the rates reported globally. The main factors involving public speaking anxiety in these education institutes in Oman were attributed to a lack of self-confidence, foreign language anxiety, being unprepared in, or fear of, talking in a foreign language, lack of experience, or forgetfulness/loss of memory. The implication of public speaking anxiety on employability of graduates in Oman is identified and some suggestions made based on the findings.

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Implication of public speaking anxiety on the employability of Omani graduates

Journal of Teaching and Learning for Graduate Employability ◽

10.21153/jtlge2019vol10no2art861 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 10 (2) ◽

pp. 122-135

Author(s):

Omer Ibrahim ◽

Sonal Devesh

Keyword(s):

Foreign Language ◽

Public Speaking ◽

Statistical Approach ◽

Research Strategy ◽

Public Speaking Anxiety ◽

Foreign Language Anxiety ◽

Speaking Anxiety ◽

Self Confidence ◽

Depth Interviews ◽

Structured Questionnaire

The paper examines the implication of public speaking anxiety on the employability of Omani graduates. The study adopted a sequential, mixed research strategy, starting with in-depth interviews of teachers and managers in industry, followed by a structured questionnaire involving 200 students selected randomly from two colleges in Muscat. The statistical approach included exploratory factor analysis (EFA), and parametric tests. The study found that public speaking anxiety is widespread among students in higher education institutions in Oman, with a prevalence rate amounting to 55 percent, much higher compared to the rates reported globally. The main factors involving public speaking anxiety in these education institutes in Oman were attributed to self-confidence, foreign language anxiety, being unprepared or fear of talking in a foreign language, lack of experience, or forgetfulness/loss of memory. The implication of public speaking anxiety on employability of graduates in Oman is identified and some suggestions made based on the findings.

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The Influences of “Public Speaking-Attractive Training” to the Public Speaking Anxiety (PSA)

KnE Life Sciences ◽

10.18502/kls.v6i1.8634 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 454-461

Author(s):

Nenden Lesmana Wati ◽

Iyus Yosep ◽

Dhika Dharmansyah ◽

Masdum Ibrahim

Keyword(s):

Nursing Students ◽

Public Speaking ◽

Positive Impact ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

Good Health ◽

Public Speaking Anxiety ◽

Speaking Anxiety ◽

The Public ◽

Post Test ◽

Development Prospects

Public speaking is very important for nursing students because they are expected to become good health promotors in the future, such skills are therefore extremely helpful for career development prospects, though the act of public speaking can be daunting. The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of public speaking attractive training on Public Speaking Anxiety (PSA). The design of this research is pre-experimental, with one group pre- and post-test. The population of this study is comprised of 20 nursing students who were members of the College Collaboration Organization. The total sampling technique was used. Training focused on personal strength and public delivery. Pre- and post-training were measured using the Personal Report of Public Speaking Anxiety (PRPSA), instrument modified from McCroskey, J. C. (2013). Generally, there was a marked a decrease in the level anxiety displayed by participants. This study showed that public speaking training had a positive impact on reducing PSA. Keywords: Public Speaking, Attractive training, Anxiety, Nursing Students.

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