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Practical Research 1
By:
Sheika Biao
Jovelyn Palmes
Joel Soreno
Grade 11-Humss A
speech personally in front of other people. There are many reasons why it is important to
present talks; for example, sharing new findings with a wider community, making an
impression on potential bosses, or teaching kids about science. However, in whatever the
situation is, there must always be active involvement of the audience and effective
Communication Lab, n.d.). Fear of Public speaking is a common anxiety that frequently
overshadows public speaking, which is a highly valued talent. This phobia is particularly
common among students, which makes it difficult for them to communicate properly. It is
essential to comprehend its influence and prevalence. By simplifying it, we can enable kids to
boldly express and grow their ideas.More than three quarters (77%) of us suffer from
glossophobia – fear of public speaking; and even those who don't find it easy may feel
Many benefits that speaking in public provides; for example, it increases the levels of
confidence and self-esteem, thereby reducing the stress levels caused by anxiety or
nervousness. These skills are heavily sought after by employers and will, in turn, go a long
In addition, among students, open dialogue is fostered through public speaking, together with
honesty when sharing ideas and thoughts that perhaps otherwise would never have been
expressed aloud. Improvement in memory retention is also added together with other higher
order cognitive functions among students who actively learn new skills
(TIMESOFINDIA.COM, 2023).
There is a great art in knowing what your audience needs and making your message
fit. Even professional speakers need to practice, too, to be clear and coherent. It's not bad,
though, to ask for peer and mentor feedback, with perhaps speech patterns or mannerisms
more paramount. Adding your personal style and even some humor to appropriate places will
aid in connecting with your audience. Sharing your personal story or experience will make
your message more relateable and will be a great way to connect with the audience, giving
college students in the direction of public speaking to realise their attitudes, fears, and
motivations regarding this crucial ability. Understanding how those awesome groups
understand public talking can provide insights into their getting to know options, demanding
situations, and capability areas for development. By examining their perceptions, the
researchers can tailor coaching methodologies, design centered interventions, and create
supportive environments that cater to the unique needs of these students populations, in the
end improving their public speaking capabilities and basic instructional studies.
For Grade 11 Humss A and Tvl B, knowing the educational backgrounds and career
tracks of students is the most crucial. Grade 11 Humss A specializes in social sciences,
humanities, and the arts, with programs that develop critical thinking and analysis. On the
other hand, Grade 11 Tvl B specializes in technical skills, vocational training, and livelihood
education. These students have practical skills that will be directly applied in employment or
further technical education. This study will show how the respondents define fear of public
speaking. It will also describe the factors contributing to students' fear of public speaking.
And lastly, it will also enumerate the coping mechanisms of students against fear of public
speaking.
This study aims to describe the different perceptions of HUMSS A and TVL B
2. What are the factors that contributes to the fear of public speaking?
3. What are the coping mechanisms of HUMSS A and TVL B students in ZC Skills Academy,
This research has immense significance for anybody who has anything to do with
students all over the world, and of course, the researchers themselves.
This study provides schools under the Department of Education with very useful
information about how to teach public speaking. It lays a solid basis for the creation of
teaching strategies and policies that keep in mind the diverse needs of students in various
institutions.
Teachers benefit by gaining profound insights into the challenges and aspirations of
their students. This insight is not restricted to the students in Z.C Skills Academy's programs
but extends to students from all walks of life. With this insight, an educator can better tailor
their lessons to suit the individual needs of each student and, in doing so, raise the overall
Students around the world benefit from this study because it brings to light the shared
experience and dreams of peers when it comes to public speaking. This not only connects
Z.C Skills Academy students, in particular the students in Humss A and Tvl B, are the
primary beneficiaries of the research. They have a unique insight into the elements of
effective public speaking, which will bring confidence and equip them with the necessary
The researchers help refine the public speaking classes. By divining into the thoughts
and feelings of students enrolled in the Grade 11 programs, the researchers provide new
insights into the area of public speaking. It not only adds new dimensions to their scholarship
but also helps to continue to improve teaching and learning practices in the area of public
speaking.
Theoretical Framework
known for his work, stress and emotion. This theory suggests that emotions, such as fear or
anxiety, are the result of how individuals interpret or appraise a situation. In the context of
public speaking, individuals may experience fear if they perceive the situation as threatening
or if they doubt their ability to perform well. The Cognitive Appraisal Theory is pertinent to
the researcher study on the perceptions of grade 11 HUMSS-A and TVL-B students at ZC
Skills Academy Inc. regarding fear of public speaking. This theory underscores the
significance of understanding how Individuals interpret and assess public speaking situations.
Theory, researcher can explore their appraisal factors such as self-confidence, past
experiences, and perceived control over speaking tasks. Additionally, the theory guides the
researcher in identifying the coping mechanisms students employ to manage their fear, which
may vary between the HUMSS-A and TVL- B. Ultimately, applying this theory enriches
researcher understanding of students' experiences with public speaking and informs potential
educational interventions to support them in overcoming their fears. (Kathleen Lappin, David
Conceptual Framework
Figure 1: The Perception of Z.C Skills Academy Inc. Towards Fear of Public
Speaking
Students' perceptions are the independent variable in a study on public speaking since
it is assumed that they have an impact on the dependent variable, public speaking. The view
of the pupils may include their attitudes, beliefs, or comprehension of public speaking. The
speaking skill, is represented by the dependent variable, public speaking. According to the
study's framework, there may be a connection between these two variables and that changes
to students' perceptions (the independent variable) may have an impact on their public
speaking (the dependent variable). The focus of this study is on comprehending and
examining the precise ways that differences in students' perceptions affect their comfort level,
This study looks at what students in TVL B and HUMSS A, Grade 11 at Zamboanga
City Skills Academy think about speaking in public. By asking them in surveys and talks, it
tries to see their views. This study investigates the views of students in TVL B and HUMSS
A, Grade 11 on public speaking. Through surveys and interviews, it aims to find out what
people think. The goal is to watch how their opinions might affect the way they behave when
giving public speeches. However, it does not cover what instructors and staff think about
public speaking. It also does not look at how well students communicate in front of an
audience or how their experiences with family and friends shape their opinions. Furthermore,
it offers no suggestions on how students can improve their public speaking skills. It's only
investigative.
Conceptual Definitions
Public Speaking - Is the skill of talking of the Grade 11 students of TVL B and HUMSS A in
Fear of Public speaking - Intense fear or anxiety that the Grade 11 TVL B and HUMSS A
Perceptions - How the Grade 11 TVL B and HUMSS A students of ZC Skills Academy, Inc.
understand and interpret what they see, hear, and smell the things around them based on their
Coping Mechanisms - Ways or strategies of the Grade 11 TVL B and HUMSS A students of
Grade 11 TVL B and HUMSS A - The participants who are involved in the study—The
Perceptions of HUMSS A and TVL B students of ZC Skills Academy Inc. towards public
speaking.
CHAPTER 2
Public speaking is the art of speaking in public eloquently and effectively. A person
who gives speeches or lectures to a usually large group of people. ("Public Speaker" 2024)
Some also defined public speaking as the act of delivering speeches in public. An act or skill
Words,” 2021b) It is also defined as the activity of speaking on a subject to a group of people.
(Public Speaking, 2024) Public speaking abilities are important in most career and are key to
improve your confidence and presence in the workplace. (Public Speaking Skills Defined:
Public speaking can be used in many different ways for instance, Clear articulation.
Clear articulation refers to the ability to communicate ideas coherently. This means ensuring
that your message is clear to their audience. Clear articulation means that candidates omit
filler language, such as 'um' or 'ah'. Filler language can dilute a message and confuse an
audience, so deliver the key components of a speech without diverting from your presentation
maintaining audience interest in your message. Presentation style can refer to how you
present yourself and the methods you use to convey your information. A good presentation
style involves using multiple presentation methods, such as speaking and using technology-
based presentations like slideshows to convey information. This provides a more dynamic
presentation and boosts audience engagement. (Public Speaking Skills Defined: Examples
Other examples also include Good public speaking. Good public speaking also
encompasses the ability to connect with an audience. There are several ways to do this,
further your point. Being able to connect with an audience allows you to personalize your
audience may also make your attendees more receptive and able to absorb your presentation's
How public speakers hold themselves is a significant part of good public speaking.
Presence refers to the speaker's personality and how they approach a public speaking event.
interacting with the crowd and maintaining eye contact. A good way to improve your
presence is to learn how to calm yourself. Nervousness before a public speaking event is
normal. Use breathing techniques and focus on the message you want to convey to your
Sarah Gershma discusses the common sources of public speaking anxiety among
individuals, highlighting the discomfort many feel when being observed, scrutinized, or
She emphasizes how avoiding direct eye contact, a common coping mechanism for
speech anxiety, can actually worsen the anxiety due to evolutionary reasons dating back to
grapples with public speaking anxiety, particularly in the context of pitching and presenting.
As an introvert, she finds solace in presenting from home with notes and on a screen, which
alleviates some of the stress and nervousness associated with public speaking.
sentiments of many individuals who struggle with similar anxieties. Her narrative
underscores the impact of environment and comfort on managing public speaking fears.
highlighted by referencing the works of Fraleigh & Tuman (2011) and Peterson, Stephan, and
speaker's reputation before the speech, and consequential credibility, which is established
during the speech through the strength of arguments and supporting data.
the speaker presents themselves and their content, emphasizing the role of credibility in
effective communication.
(H. G. Wells (Fraleigh & Tuman, 2011). Peterson, Stephan, and White 1992)
If a speaker feels insecure and nervous, they often prepare carefully for the situation.
This preparation pays off! The audience feels that effort has been put into their presentation.
Speakers who underestimate their own skills are usually pleasantly surprised when they get to
This can lead to a positive cycle: confidence grows and eventually stepping in front of
the audience does not feel as awkward. Presentations improve further and the speaker begins
to see their own strengths. (Antti Mustakallo (March 18, 2023) a Public speaking Coach)
Don't even begin your presentation without first understanding what, in simple terms,
you want the audience to take away. This purpose and message become your guiding star.
Once you can convey it in the simplest terms, you'll be able to build from that foundation to
Glossophobia is a term used to characterize people who are either terrified of public
speaking or poor public speakers. Emma Simpson claims that people have long suffered from
an intense fear and uncertainty when giving a speech in public. Giving a presentation or
task that many people hate. She could still clearly recall her very first public speaking
engagement. She was overcome with a feeling of dread as she faced a group of top leaders
with their full attention on her. Her face turned crimson red, her sentences faltered, and she
stammered. She wanted to be taken out of there right now. Her inner critic reveled in the
moment; she felt like she had lost all credibility. Fast forward 15 or so years, and presenting
is a regular part of her job, and while she has had her fair share of practice, she can still get
nervous. Each time she signs herself up to speak or present, she is initially excited, and then a
few days later, her familiar frenemies show up: anxiety and imposter syndrome. The initial
excitement shifts to nervous energy. A few days before, she found herself pacing around the
house, rehearsing her talking points out loud, and worrying if she conveyed them in the right
way on the day. The night before, she found herself waking up every hour anticipating how it
would all play out and anxious that her alarm would malfunction and she wouldn't wake up in
Nervous yet Unstoppable: Public Speaking even when you're Scared.) A few
begins in childhood. Emotionally, an individual may feel self-conscious and awkward around
being noticed or judged by others. They might fear being humiliated, looking silly, making a
mistake, or being criticized or laughed at. Your body may have signs and symptoms like a
quick pulse, breathing rapidly, shaking, sweating, or reddening. You will also have nausea,
maintain a strategic distance from eye contact, or feel like your intellect has gone clear
Fear of public speaking can prevent you from taking risks to share your thoughts, to
talk about your work, and to display your arrangements to issues that influence numerous
people and as a result, it can influence how much you develop personally and professionally,
and how much affect you'll be able to have. At the same time, any negative public speaking
experiences will make it less likely that you will talk in public in the future-fear teaches you
to ensure yourself from hazardous circumstances. Fear of public speaking can prevent you
from taking risks to share your thoughts, to talk about your work, and to display your
arrangements to issues that influence numerous people and as a result, it can influence how
much you develop actually and professionally, and how much affect you'll be able to have. At
the same time, any negative public speaking experiences will make it less likely you will talk
in public in the future-fear instructs you to secure yourself from unsafe circumstances (Why
slight anxiety to paralyzing fear and freeze. Numerous individuals with this fear maintain a
strategic distance from open talking circumstances through and through, or they endure
through them with shaking hands and a quavering voice. But with planning and persistence,
The superior you understand what you are talking approximately and the more you
care approximately the subject — the less likely you will make a botch or get off track and on
the off chance that you are doing get misplaced, you will be able to recoup rapidly. Take a
few times to consider what questions the group of onlookers may inquire and have your
responses prepared Get organized. Ahead of time, carefully arrange out the data you need to
The more organized you are, the less anxious you will be: Utilize an outline on a little
card to remain on track in case conceivable, visit the put where you will be talking and survey
accessible gear some time recently your introduction. Hone, and after that hone a few more
Hone your total introduction a few times. Do it for a few individuals you're comfortable with
and inquire for input. it may too be supportive to hone with a few people with whom you're
less recognizable. Consider making a video of your introduction so you'll be able to observe
When you are perplexed of something, you'll overestimate the likelihood of terrible things
happening. List your particular stresses. At that point straightforwardly challenge them by
recognizing likely and elective results and any objective evidence that underpins each stress
or the probability that your dreaded results will happen Visualize your success, imagine that
your introduction will go well. Positive contemplations can offer assistance diminish a few of
your cynicism around your social performance and soothe a few uneasiness. Do a few
profound breathings. This will be exceptionally calming. Take two or more profound,
moderate breaths some time recently you get up to the podium and amid your speech. Focus
on your fabric, not on your gathering of people. Individuals basically pay consideration to
modern data not how it's presented They may not take note your apprehension. On the off
chance that gathering of people individuals do take note that you're nervous, they may root
for you and need your introduction to be a victory. Do not fear a minute of hush. In the event
that you lose track of what you're saying or begin to feel anxious and your intellect goes
clear, it could appear like you've been noiseless for an eternity. In reality, It is probably only
many seconds. Indeed, if it is longer, it is likely your audience won't mind a delay to consider
what you've been saying. Just take many moderate profound breaths. Recognize your victory.
After your discourse or introduction, deliver yourself a pat on the back It may not
have been perfect, but chances are you're distant more critical of yourself than your audience
is. See on the off chance that any of your particular stresses really happened Everybody
makes mistakes. Look at any botches you made as an opportunity to progress your aptitudes.
Get support. Connect a gather that offers back for individuals who have trouble with open
talking.
One successful asset is Toastmasters, a nonprofit organization with local chapters that
centers on preparing individuals in talking and leadership skills in the event that you can't
overcome your fear with practice alone, consider looking for proficient offer assistance.
treatment for decreasing fear of open talking. As another choice, your specialist may endorse
a calming pharmaceutical that you just take some time recently open talking. In the event that
illustrations incorporate arrange trepidation, test uneasiness and writers’ block. But
individuals with severe performance anxiety that incorporates critical uneasiness in other
social circumstances may have social anxiety clutter (also called social fear). Social
uneasiness clutter may require cognitive behavioral treatment, drugs or a combination of the
No one needs to seem like a failure, particularly before a crowd. This brings about the
person's need to inspire their audience, and when they start considering that they won't be
able to attain that, they begin feeling anxious. They fear that they may disappoint their
audience with their discourse or introduction. There are also individuals who, the moment
they set foot on the stage and open their mouths, begin to see their audience as a bunch of
smiling mischiefs who are waiting for the speaker to make a goof - whether it is pronouncing
a word incorrectly, stammering within the center of a sentence, or the audio-visual failing.
These speakers really feel that their audience wants them to fail.
Think about the last time you attended a speaking event or conference. As an attendee,
did you ever wish that the speaker would fail? Likely not - that would be a terrible thing.
Your time is valuable, and it would be a waste of time to see a speaker fail. The audience
wants to get real value from a conversation and wants to see the speaker succeed. That said,
METHODOLOGY
This chapter explains in detail the research methodology of the study about the
perception of Grade 11 HUMSS A and TVL B students from Zamboanga City Skills
Academy Inc. about their fear of public speaking. The research method was designed with the
scope of the inquiry in mind and led to a thorough literature review, guiding the researcher to
choose the appropriate research approach for this area of study. Knowing the constituents of
this anxiety and its effects on their perspective, the researcher can come up with ways to help
the students develop their communication skills and overcome fear of speaking in public.
Research Design:
A descriptive qualitative research design will be used in this study, which involves
very detailed observations and descriptions of the topic. Qualitative research shall be used to
determine the various attitudes of students toward public speaking and to provide in-depth
Sampling techniques:
accessing students from these classes at Z.C Skills Academy. This approach ensures targeted
primary instrument for data collection. The process begins with the researchers identifying
the target population. afterward, personalized questions will be prepared for the selected
participants to ensure relevance and clarity during the interviews. Finally, scheduled
individual interviews will be conducted in a quick and structured manner with the qualified
Data analysis:
After gathering data, the researchers must follow the steps:1. Classify key insights on
public speaking perceptions. 2. Extract valuable information from survey and interview data.
This study will be conducted at Zamboanga City Skills Academy, specifically within
the school premises. The participants will include a population of 10 Grade 11 students under
currently enrolled at Zamboanga City Skills Academy and have undertaken public speaking
or related activities.
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