Varied Knowledge Journal
Vol. 4 No. 1 (2026): Varied Knowledge Journal, August 2026 - In Press

Debate Methods and Students' Self-Confidence: Correlational Study at PPM Al-Istiqamah Ngatabaru

Nurul Fikra (Program Studi Tadris Bahasa Inggris, Universitas Islam Negri Datokarama Palu, Indonesia)
Nur Asmawati (Program Studi Tadris Bahasa Inggris, Universitas Islam Negri Datokarama Palu, Indonesia)
Zul Aini Rengur (Program Studi Tadris Bahasa Inggris, Universitas Islam Negri Datokarama Palu, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Jul 2026

Abstract

This research aims to find out how debating affects the level of self-confidence of grade IX students at PPM Al-Istiqomah Ngatabaru school. Debate is an active learning method that encourages students to think critically, express opinions, and interact actively. Deep process Study. StudyThis uses a quantitative, correlational design. The population study consists of 36 students in class IX, which was also used as a sample using the total sampling technique. Data collection was conducted using two questionnaires: the debate method questionnaire and the self-confidence questionnaire, each arranged on a Likert scale. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistical methods, hand Shapiro–Wilk normality tests, and hand Pearson correlation.Studies show that both variables have a normal distribution. Mark significance from the method debate is 0.127, and the confidence level itself is 0.833. The descriptive shows that the score flat-flat for the method debate is 66.69, and the score flat-flat for trust self is 60.56. The results of the Pearson correlation test show a positive, real relationship between the debate method and self-confidence, with a correlation coefficient of r = 0.663 and a significance value of p = 0.001. Findings show that the more the Good method debate is incorporated into a deep-process study, the higher students' self-confidence levels.Studyit offers new discoveries through an analysis of the relationship between debate methods and levels of trust, and of self-deep context education in Islamic boarding schools, which has not been much studied. Results of the study. This can be used by teachers as a reference, deepening the debate over the method as a way of learning that not only helps improve students' academic abilities but also forms character and builds their confidence.

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Religion Arts Humanities Computer Science & IT Economics, Econometrics & Finance Education Engineering Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Law, Crime, Criminology & Criminal Justice Medicine & Pharmacology Social Sciences

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Varied Knowledge Journal (VKJ) is a multidisciplinary journal publish 4 issues a year with online version of E-ISSN 3026-5371 and can be accessed openly. This journal is a peer reviewed, open access, scientific and scholarly journal which publishes research papers, review papers, case reports, case ...