Pelatihan Public Speaking untuk Remaja

di SMP Tasfia Bekasi

Abstract

Public speaking is an important communication skill that needs to be developed from teenager since it is essential in increasing self-confidence, social participation, academic and career readiness in the future. However, many teenagers still experience anxiety, lack of confidence, and difficulty expressing ideas effectively in public. This Community Service Activity (PKM) aims to improve the public speaking skill and confidence of Tasfia Bekasi Junior High School students through interactive training. The method used is a descriptive qualitative approach with data collection techniques in the form of observation, pre-test and post-test questionnaires. The training was conducted in the form of ice breaking, presentation of public speaking techniques, anxiety management, and mini presentation practice. The results of the activity showed that before the training, around 80% of participants experienced high anxiety when speaking in public. After the training, there was an 80–95% increase in public speaking skills, particularly in terms of content organization, voice intonation, body language, and controlling nervousness. Observations during practice also showed an increase in participants' self-confidence through their active participation. Accordingly, this public speaking training has been proven to have a positive impact on the development of communication skills and confidence in adolescents, and is recommended to be conducted regularly.