Pengembangan Keterampilan Public Speaking SMPN 6 Ponorogo

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Abstract This study aims to develop public speaking skills of students at

SMPN 6 Ponorogo. Public speaking is one of the important communication

skills in everyday life, which involves the ability to speak in public effectively

and confidently. This study uses a qualitative approach with observation,

interview, and document analysis methods conducted on students at SMPN 6

Ponorogo. The results of the study showed that most students had difficulty

in public speaking, especially in terms of mastery of the material, controlling

nervousness, and organizing ideas systematically. The public speaking skills

development program implemented in the form of speaking exercises in front

of the class, presentation simulations, and providing direct feedback, has been

proven to increase students' self-confidence and their speaking skills. The

development of these public speaking skills is expected to help students

achieve academic and non-academic success, as well as equip them with

useful skills in the future. Keywords: Public speaking, communication skills,

development, SMPN 6 Ponorogo.

Keywords

Public speaking; communication skills; student development; confidence

building