Pelatihan Public Speaking untuk Meningkatkan Kepercayaan Diri Siswa SMPN 4 Amarasi Selatan

Theresia Blandina Uge (Program Studi Administrasi, Fakultas Ilmu Sosial dan Ilmu Politik,Universitas Katolik Widya Mandira)
Onesmius Valentino Jerubu (Program Studi Administrasi, Fakultas Ilmu Sosial dan Ilmu Politik,Universitas Katolik Widya Mandira)
Indriyati Indriyati (Program Studi Administrasi, Fakultas Ilmu Sosial dan Ilmu Politik,Universitas Katolik Widya Mandira)
Yasinta Palan Peten (Program Studi Administrasi, Fakultas Ilmu Sosial dan Ilmu Politik,Universitas Katolik Widya Mandira)
Elisabeth Date Masan Welin (Program Studi Administrasi, Fakultas Ilmu Sosial dan Ilmu Politik,Universitas Katolik Widya Mandira)

Lamahu: Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat Terintegrasi
Vol 5, No 1: February 2026

The low public speaking skills among students at SMP Negeri 4 Amarasi Selatan prompted the implementation of public speaking training as a means of developing student skills and character. Observations showed that most students lacked confidence in public speaking and were less active in activities such as inter-school debates and other academic and non-academic activities. This training aimed to increase students' self-confidence and communication skills through the development of soft skills, particularly in public speaking. The training methods included lectures, discussions, simulations, and hands-on practice, conducted over a one-day period at the school. The results showed significant improvements in speaking skills, mastery of material, and effective use of body language. Based on the final evaluation, there was a significant increase in participants' self-confidence and communication skills. This activity had a positive impact on student character development and is recommended for ongoing implementation.