The silent struggle: investigating students’ anxiety levels in impromptu speech situations
This study investigates speaking anxiety among students after their impromptu presentations. Speaking anxiety, characterized by discomfort and excessive worry, it can impact students' well-being and necessitate social support. The research investigates students’ experiences and influencing fact...
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Pusat Penataran Ilmu dan Bahasa,Universiti Malaysia Sabah
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| description | This study investigates speaking anxiety among students after their impromptu presentations. Speaking anxiety, characterized by discomfort and excessive worry, it can impact students' well-being and necessitate social support. The research investigates students’ experiences and influencing factors using a quantitative approach. Data was collected from 32 undergraduate students at Universiti Malaysia Sabah through questionnaires. Results reveal that most students experience anxiety during impromptu presentations, manifesting as nervousness, mental withdrawal, and fear of making mistakes or negative judgments. To alleviate speaking anxiety, teachers can employ strategies such as improving body language and eye contact. The study emphasizes the importance of teacher support and motivation in helping students overcome anxiety. For students, the findings underscore the commonality of speaking anxiety and the need for more practice and more preparation time when facing spontaneous presentations. Teachers' sensitivity and patience are key to addressing this issue effectively. |
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| spelling | ums.eprints-417482024-11-05T04:42:23Z https://eprints.ums.edu.my/id/eprint/41748/ The silent struggle: investigating students’ anxiety levels in impromptu speech situations Eugenia Ida Edward BF511-593 Affection. Feeling. Emotion LB1025-1050.75 Teaching (Principles and practice) This study investigates speaking anxiety among students after their impromptu presentations. Speaking anxiety, characterized by discomfort and excessive worry, it can impact students' well-being and necessitate social support. The research investigates students’ experiences and influencing factors using a quantitative approach. Data was collected from 32 undergraduate students at Universiti Malaysia Sabah through questionnaires. Results reveal that most students experience anxiety during impromptu presentations, manifesting as nervousness, mental withdrawal, and fear of making mistakes or negative judgments. To alleviate speaking anxiety, teachers can employ strategies such as improving body language and eye contact. The study emphasizes the importance of teacher support and motivation in helping students overcome anxiety. For students, the findings underscore the commonality of speaking anxiety and the need for more practice and more preparation time when facing spontaneous presentations. Teachers' sensitivity and patience are key to addressing this issue effectively. Pusat Penataran Ilmu dan Bahasa,Universiti Malaysia Sabah 2024 Proceedings PeerReviewed text en https://eprints.ums.edu.my/id/eprint/41748/1/ABSTRACT.pdf text en https://eprints.ums.edu.my/id/eprint/41748/2/FULL%20TEXT.pdf Eugenia Ida Edward (2024) The silent struggle: investigating students’ anxiety levels in impromptu speech situations. https://ppibums.my.canva.site/iclalis2024#home |
| spellingShingle | BF511-593 Affection. Feeling. Emotion LB1025-1050.75 Teaching (Principles and practice) Eugenia Ida Edward The silent struggle: investigating students’ anxiety levels in impromptu speech situations |
| title | The silent struggle: investigating students’ anxiety levels in impromptu speech situations |
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| topic | BF511-593 Affection. Feeling. Emotion LB1025-1050.75 Teaching (Principles and practice) |
| url | https://eprints.ums.edu.my/id/eprint/41748/1/ABSTRACT.pdf https://eprints.ums.edu.my/id/eprint/41748/2/FULL%20TEXT.pdf |
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