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Public Speaking: Several Essential Challenges Zainul Aminin; Kusumarasdyati Kusumarasdyati; Nur Fauzia; Abdur Rosyid
UICELL No 6 (2022): UICELL Conference Proceedings 2022
Publisher : Universitas Muhammadiyah Prof. DR. HAMKA

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Oral communication in front of an audience is known as public speaking, a combination of speaking skills and the art of speaking. Speaking in front of an audience involves more than just getting your point out; it also involves considering how well it will be received and accepted into the hearts of the audience. Learning public speaking has its own challenges. The purpose of this study is to identify the challenges faced by students in learning public speaking. It is a descriptive qualitative study with 13 participants from an English Language Education Study Program in Surabaya. Purposive sampling was used to obtain the participants. Two instruments are needed to collect data in this study: a questionnaire and an interview. The results of the study show that the challenges faced by students, in general, include two things, namely internal and external challenges. Internal challenges include psychological conditions, language competence (vocabulary mastery, fluency, and pronunciation), and topical knowledge, while external challenges are performance conditions and learning environment. Keyword: public speaking, challenges
Employing Traditional Stories to Enhance Critical Thinking Skills of Junior High School Students Nur Fauzia; Rahayu Kuswardani; Abdur Rosyid; Fithriyah Inda Nur Abida; Diana Budi Darma
Humanitatis : Journal of Language and Literature Vol 10 No 1 (2023): Humanitatis: Journal of Language and Literature
Publisher : LPPM Universitas Bumigora Mataram

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In contemporary education, there is a growing interest in exploring alternative methods to cultivate critical thinking skills among junior high school students. Traditional stories, with their cultural richness and narrative depth, present an intriguing opportunity as a potential learning tool to foster such skills. This research aims to investigate the efficacy of utilizing traditional stories as a pedagogical instrument to enhance critical thinking abilities among junior high school students. By employing a qualitative research design, the study seeks to delve into the impact of traditional stories on students' critical thinking development. Adopting a qualitative research design, this study takes on a single case study approach, focusing on thirty eighth-grade students from SMPN 14. The participants were selected through a purposive sampling method. The research spans a duration of six weeks, during which carefully selected traditional stories were utilized as a medium for nurturing critical thinking experiences. Research instruments encompassed observation, interviews, and the implementation of specifically designed critical thinking worksheets. Data analysis was conducted using categorization and thematic processes to discern the patterns of change in the students' critical thinking capacities throughout the intervention. The findings of the research indicate that the incorporation of traditional stories effectively enhances the critical thinking skills of junior high school students. Throughout the learning process, students exhibited advancements in various facets of critical thinking, including problem identification, critical analysis, argument assessment, and reflective thinking. The critical thinking experiences derived from the utilization of traditional stories were instrumental in fostering deeper and contextually relevant thinking skills. As a result, the study recommends that educators consider integrating traditional stories into their teaching practices to facilitate the development of critical thinking abilities across different educational levels.
The Role of Digital Storytelling in Developing Students’ Higher-Order Thinking Skills (HOTS) Nur Fauziah; Abdur Rosyid; Diana Budi Darma; Fithriyah Inda Nur Abida
Journal of Innovative and Creativity Vol. 5 No. 3 (2025)
Publisher : Fakultas Ilmu Pendidikan Universitas Pahlawan Tuanku Tambusai

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This study aims to describe the implementation process of Digital Storytelling (DST) and examine its effects on the higher-order thinking skills (HOTS) of secondary school students in Surabaya. Using a quasi-experimental design, the research integrates quantitative data (HOTS tests, N-gain) and qualitative data (observations, interviews, and DST product analysis). The findings indicate a significant improvement in students’ HOTS scores, increasing from an average of 61.25 (medium–low) to 78.75 (medium–high), with an N-gain of 0.46 (medium–high). The rubric-based analysis of DST products revealed students’ abilities to generate original ideas, integrate multimedia, construct logical narratives, analyze information, and reflect on their thinking processes. The most substantial improvement occurred in the creating dimension, followed by analyzing and evaluating—aligned with the nature of DST as a creative production activity. This study highlights that DST functions not only as an instructional medium but also as a pedagogical instrument that fosters HOTS development through project-based learning, collaboration, and multimedia integration. The findings provide empirical insights for enhancing 21st-century learning strategies in Indonesia and offer an adaptable DST implementation model for teachers to support students’ creativity, analytical skills, and critical reflection.