Philippine E-Journals

Association Between Public Speaking Skills And Academic Performance Among Senior High School Learners Of Nena National High School

Abner A. Alagabia | Alyssa Kaye C. Alido | Leanna C. Catamora | Gemmalyn C. Nebril | Jay Mark C. Arre | Norcelle Jean A. Articulo | Criole B. Madeja | Samson R. Robediso

Discipline: Education

 

Abstract:

Standing up in public and giving a speech is one of the greatest fears for most people. However, this is the ultimate challenge for students, particularly language students, as having good public speaking skills is of utmost importance in the field of education. According to Art of Presentations (2023), public speaking is the art of conveying a message verbally to an audience of more than one individual. It is a vital skill, especially among students in senior high school who are expected to be articulate and well-versed in the clarity of presenting information in front of their classmates during group output reporting, discussion, or speech presentation. Public speaking skills help improve the communication skills and critical thinking skills of students. When writing a speech, one has to think carefully about the best framework, persuasive strategy, and diction to communicate your message to the audience. This type of thinking can help improve communication skills in other areas of life. Furthermore, public speaking is an excellent way to build critical thinking skills. Writing a speech requires a great deal of careful thought, from the audience analysis to the closing sentence (Barndard, D., 2017).